Cetearyl Alcohol vs Dimethicone
Cetearyl Alcohol and Dimethicone are both softens and smooths ingredients. Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products while Dimethicone appears in 719, making Cetearyl Alcohol the more widely used option.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier
Dimethicone
Silicone that smooths and protects