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 21, 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
L’Oréal
Elseve anti-casse démélant réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Fibralogy Innovation Filloxane
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair Cica Crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
EO
Everyone Lotion Lavender + Aloe - Hand | Face| Body
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
FRUCTIS - Banana Hair Food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Après-shampooing Fortifiant Color Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Fructis Après-shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Fructis Coco Water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Fructis Hair Food Banana
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Fructis Super Masque
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
garnier curl treat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Алоэ Superfood
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis, Banana hair food, hair mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier whole blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
gloss moderne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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