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 21, 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
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists sulfates
Maybelline New York
The Falsies
Mascara · Lists silicones
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly clear correct & perfect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Derma E
Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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