Cetearyl Alcohol vs Cyclomethicone
Cetearyl Alcohol and Cyclomethicone are both softens and smooths ingredients. Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products while Cyclomethicone appears in 32, making Cetearyl Alcohol the more widely used option.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier
Cyclomethicone
Lightweight volatile silicone