Cetyl Lactate
Cetyl Lactate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 8 products on Poliage, most often lip and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Cetyl Lactate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Lactate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74961, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetyl Lactate
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Continuous Color Lipstick
Lip · Lists retinoid, parabens
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Neutrogena
Visibly clear
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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