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 23, 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
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Leche Solar UV Sensitive 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Murad
Lipid-Enriched Double Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mineral Fusion
Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intensive Care
Lists fragrance
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Men’s Natural Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Gesichtspflege
Lists fragrance
Caudalie
Oil-Control Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Buttah Skin
Oil-Free Hyaluronic Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Paradise Noir
Lists sulfates
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Powerbright Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
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