Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,129 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
A fatty alcohol (not a drying alcohol). Softens skin, thickens creams and helps oil and water stay blended.
What it does
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32596, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as alcohol cetylicus, 1 hexadecanol and hexadecanol.
Products that contain Cetyl Alcohol
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · 80ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
protect & moisture SPF 50+
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture Travel Size, SPF50
100 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea sun
Protection Solaire Visage UV FPS30 Hydratante
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Glo Skin Beauty
Pumpkin Enzyme Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
100% Pure
Pumpkin Enzyme Smoothing Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Pure Biome Balancing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Purifying Tea Tree Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme jour anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Innersense
Quiet Calm Curl Control
Hair styling · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Suave
Radiante Restore Vitamin C
28 FL Oz / 828mL · Label from Costa Rica · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
ChapStick
Raspberry Sorbet Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ChapStick
Red Raspberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid