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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate and Cetearyl Alcohol are both softens and smooths ingredients. C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is found in 11 products while Cetearyl Alcohol appears in 766, making Cetearyl Alcohol the more widely used option.
Softens and smooths
Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is categorised as "Softens and smooths" while Cetearyl Alcohol is categorised as "Softens and smooths". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.
In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is found in 11 products, while Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products in our database.
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