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
cerave wash and shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
BYOMA
Clarifying Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Cosmia - crème de nuit - 40 + anti rides au collageneer® - tous types de peaux - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Cream to Water Makeup Melter
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Crème hydratante sensitive
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
Lists silicones
Eucerin
Daily Hydration Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
cerave
daily moisturizing cream
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
BYOMA
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Kate Somerville
DeliKate Soothing Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Lightweight Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Diabetics Dry Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
E-Rase Milki Micellar Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
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