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
Major
Minerin Crème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Moisturing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
moisturising cream
Lists silicones
BYOMA
Moisturising Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Moisturising Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cera Ve
Moisturizing Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists silicones
Cerave
nettoyant moussant visage
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
On The Glow 1-Minute Revive Rich Hair Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medicube
PDRN Peptide Ampoule Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Bliss
Peek Performance Overnight Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Cocokind
Peptide Fine Line Eye Gel
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
BYOMA
Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Clinique
Pop Longwear Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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