C15-19 Alkane vs Cetearyl Alcohol

C15-19 Alkane and Cetearyl Alcohol are both softens and smooths ingredients. C15-19 Alkane is found in 14 products while Cetearyl Alcohol appears in 766, making Cetearyl Alcohol the more widely used option.

Softens and smooths

C15-19 Alkane

Softens and smooths

14 products

Softens and smooths

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier

766 products

Top products with C15-19 Alkane

Farmacy

10% Niacinamide Night Mask

8.4

Body lotion

Nivea Cocoa nourish

Night Cream Retinolo

Lait hydratant douceur

7.0

Top products with Cetearyl Alcohol

cerave

Skin Renewing Night Cream

9.4

Ole Henriksen

Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer

9.4

It Cosmetics

Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer

9.2

Drunk Elephant

A-Passioni Retinol Cream

9.0

Kiehl's

Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum

9.0

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between C15-19 Alkane and Cetearyl Alcohol?

C15-19 Alkane is categorised as "Softens and smooths" while Cetearyl Alcohol is categorised as "Softens and smooths". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use C15-19 Alkane and Cetearyl Alcohol together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

C15-19 Alkane is found in 14 products, while Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products in our database.

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