Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,128 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
Derma E
Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Ultra Light Volumizing Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Kopari
Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Body lotion · 4.7fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Face Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Night Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal + Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydrate + De-Puff Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Banana Boat
UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30
3 fl oz (88 ml) · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
up & up
up & up lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
up & up
up & up sport sunscreen lotion
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Vacation Getaway Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
vanilla bean body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
eos
Vanilla Cashmere Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ChapStick
Vanilla Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 17 fl oz, 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Suave
Vanilla Suede 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
vaseline body lotion
100 ml · Label from Sri Lanka · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones