Cetearyl Alcohol vs Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Cetearyl Alcohol and Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone are both softens and smooths ingredients. Cetearyl Alcohol is found in 766 products while Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone appears in 14, making Cetearyl Alcohol the more widely used option.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Silicone-based emollient