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
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Anua
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Toner · Lists silicones
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
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