Cetyl Esters
Cetyl Esters is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 131 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Cetyl esters: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Cetyl Esters: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Esters: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74954, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetyl Esters
Garnier
Après-shampoing Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing reconstituant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Après-Shampooing Soin démêlant hydratant sans silicone eau de coco aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Banana hair food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Banana Hair Food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Conditioner + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
John Frieda
Brilliant Brunette Soin démêlant nutrition protection couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Color Herbalia Blond Naturel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Color-Vive Soin démêlant instantané Cheveux colorés ou mêchés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Daily Moisture
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cationic Hydration Interlink
Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Elsene Liss-Intense Soin démêlant instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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