Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ingredient. It’s in 86 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, moisturizer and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Cetyl ethylhexanoate: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Cetyl Ethylhexanoate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32603, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Pixi
Double Cleanse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shea moisture
Evolution of smooth shea better 24H moisture body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Full Coverage Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
got2b kleber spiking wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
JOLLY RANCHER Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Shiseido
Lait Bronzant SPF 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Lait Réparateur Intensif Après Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Locked in Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
Make It Matte SPF 45 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
boscia
MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
Lists essential oils
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
BYOMA
Melting Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Beekman 1802
Milk Scrub Oat + Goat Milk Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Milky Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Rael
Miracle Clear Purifying Twist Up Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Firm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
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