Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 1,085 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
bath and body works pearberry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Bath and Body Works Sugar Plum Swirl Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Baume mains renfort protecteur
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Baume mains SOS - Repair & Care
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Yves Rocher
Beauté des pieds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Love Beauty and Planet
Beloved Green Clay & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Bayer
Bepanthol REGENWRIERENDE körperlotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Berrylicious Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Sun Ready Stick SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
St. Ives
BHA Green Tea & Bamboo Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tocobo
Bio Watery Sun Screen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
The INKEY List
Bio-Active Ceramide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sukin
Blemish control
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
St Ives
Blemish Control Scrub Apricot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
blistex peg
Lists fragrance