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
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Innersense
Serenity Smoothing Cream
Hair styling · 6oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
0.03 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Dove
Serum+ Bump Dual Action Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux Cèdre & Eucalyptus antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shampoo
300ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Head & Shoulders
Shampoo Manzana Fresh
375 ml · Label from Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute
270ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Apaisement
450 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Dry Scalp Care
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Relief Apaisement
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire NatureFusion Soin Nourrissant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Shea butter conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Shea butter hair mask
340 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Superdrug
Shea butter hand cream
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Hair Mask
Hair styling · 240ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones