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
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Gel Oil
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
SOLID IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
SOLID IN Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Studio Line 7 Indestructible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Clinique
Superbalm Lip Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Therapeutic Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
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