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
Herbal Essences
Rose Hips Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · 8 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Williams
Rpk will deo stk 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Refreshing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Hempz
Scarlet Woods Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Vitamins and Sea beauty
Sea Salt Coconut Face Scrub
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mario Badescu
Seaweed Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Second Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Seidig & Glänzend
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Conditioner
Conditioner · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid