Cetyl Palmitate
Cetyl Palmitate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 123 products on Poliage, most often eye cream, moisturizer and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Cetyl palmitate: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Cetyl Palmitate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Palmitate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Palmitate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74965, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as hexadecyl hexadecanoate.
Products that contain Cetyl Palmitate
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
10 Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Drunk Elephant
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Age Reversal Eye Complex
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Haruharu Wonder
Bakuchiol Eye Cream / Unscented
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
blistex peg
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Body lotion with Aloe Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Care Intensive Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Nourishing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dead Sea Collection
Cherry Blossom Mineral Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Beiersdorf
Classic Care - soin des lèvres
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Coffee Bean Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sedal
Colágeno + Vitamina C
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Crème hydratante protectrice pour le visage et le corps
Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Longue Durée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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