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
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Protection 50 Sport SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Protetor Solar Facial Neutrogena Sun Fresh FPS30 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laneige
Radian-C Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Cien
sensitive SOLLOTION
Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters
Alba Botanica
Sheer Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest & Face
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Caudalie
Skin Barrier Rich Moisturizer with Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Nivéa
Soin de jour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Clarins
Spray Solaire Lait Fluide Sécurité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
dm
Sun dance
Lists chemical UV filters
Sundance
Sundance Kids 50 Sonnenmilch
Lists chemical UV filters
Maybelline New York
The Colossal
Mascara · Lists silicones
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