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 23, 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
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Foaming cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
Lists coconut derivatives
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Healing Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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