Cetearyl Alcohol vs Cetyl Lactate

Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Lactate are both softens and smooths ingredients. Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products while Cetyl Lactate appears in 3, making Cetearyl Alcohol the more widely used option.

Softens and smooths

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier

766 products

Softens and smooths

Cetyl Lactate

Softens and smooths

3 products

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

Top products with Cetyl Lactate

neutrogena

Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose

7.2

neutrogena

Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1

6.8

neutrogena

Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash

6.8

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Lactate?

Cetearyl Alcohol is categorised as "Softens and smooths" while Cetyl Lactate is categorised as "Softens and smooths". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Lactate 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?

Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products, while Cetyl Lactate is found in 3 products in our database.

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