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 26, 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
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Sun Bum
SPF 15 Sunscreen Browning Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Mineral Facial Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Hempz
Spiced Dreams Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · 236ml · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
St. Ives. Humectacion diaria. Crema corporal con vitamina E y palta.a
532 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Neutrogena
Stick labial
Label from Ireland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Strawberry Delight 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Strawberry Remix Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Hempz
Strawberry Shortcake Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strength Conditioner Papaya + Citrus
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Strengthening Hair Mask
Conditioner · 6 oz · Lists fragrance
Aveeno
Stress Relief Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Stress relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones