Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 131 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, sunscreen and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Potassium cetyl phosphate: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Potassium Cetyl Phosphate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Potassium Cetyl Phosphate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79512, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Cien
Cien Sun LSF 50 hoch
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Buttah Skin
Coco Shea Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Collagen Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer with Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Washable Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Creme Facial Nivea Q10 Energy Antissinais para os Olhos
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
Lists fragrance
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Caudalie
Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture - hypoallergenic body lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture Body Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr Squatch
Dr. Squach Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance
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