Cholesterol
Cholesterol is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 206 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, cleanser and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A lipid found in animal tissue and in skin. Softens skin and stabilizes emulsions.
What it does
Contains Cholesterol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cholesterol: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cholesterol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cholesterol: stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cholesterol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74991, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cholesterol
Drunk Elephant
Bora Barrier Rich Repair Refillable Moisturizer with 6-Butterlipid Complex
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
It Cosmetics
Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
C-Tango Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
cerave
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Melk
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Schuimende Reinigingsolie
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cerave
Cerave Moisturising Cream
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
Lists coconut derivatives
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists chemical UV filters
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