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
Olay
Regenerist Eye Wrinkle Correcting Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Face & Neck Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer | Original
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Fragrance-Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Renewing Exfoliating Cleanser with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
340 g · Label from Canada · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Conditioner, Paraben-Free
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · 120mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
400ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
RoC
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · 0.5 fl oz · Lists retinoid
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Revitalift Laser Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
JVN
Revive Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Yves Rocher
Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives