Cetearyl Alcohol vs Dimethicone 1.2%
Cetearyl Alcohol and Dimethicone 1.2% are both softens and smooths ingredients. Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products while Dimethicone 1.2% appears in 1, making Cetearyl Alcohol the more widely used option.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier
Dimethicone 1.2%
Silicone-based emollient