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
Skinfix
Triple Lipid Activating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
up & up lotion
Lists silicones
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Extra Gentle Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
cerave
www.cerave.com 3’606000"537729
Lists silicones
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