Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,130 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
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Renee Rouleau
Sheer Moisture Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sukin
Signature Antioxidant Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Signature Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Silicone glove
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Silk Glove Hand Repair Oil
50 ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Essence
Silky BLUR HYDRATING LONGWEAR CONCEALER
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hair Biology
Silver conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Black Opal
Skin Brightening Treatment - Brightening Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Eucerin
Skin Calming Body Lotion for Dry and Itchy Skin
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Skin foodies, crema facial nutritiva
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Skin Naturals Ultra Lift + Sérum Crème Soin anti-rides global 2 en 1
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Aveeno
Skin Relief moisturising lotion
200 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Gel Oil
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones