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
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar duo (+)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Fenty Skin
Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Hand & Nagel Creme
Lists fragrance
neutrogena
Handcreme - sofort einziehende
Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Hydra Sensitive Soin Hydratant Peaux Sensibles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
henkel
Hydratant Matifiant Soin de jour PH7
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
La roche-posay
Hydreane legere
Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
johnson-johnson
Intense Repair
Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Balance
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Kerium DS
Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Lait Solaire 50 FPS Haute protection
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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