Curi/Atlas/Cetearyl Alcohol
INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 151 products
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Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that is a mixture of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohol. It is an extremely common multitasker ingredient used in creams and lotions, typically at 2–3% concentration. Unlike low-molecular-weight alcohols (e.g., denatured alcohol), it has a long oil-soluble tail that makes it non-drying and non-irritating. It helps stabilize oil-water emulsions but does not function as a standalone emulsifier.

Evidence level
strong
EWG score
—
Comedogenic
2/5
Category
emollient

● Benefits

Provides a soft, smooth skin feel as an emollient and adds body/viscosity to cream and lotion formulas. Helps stabilize emulsions and is well-tolerated by skin due to its non-drying, non-irritating fatty alcohol nature.

hydratingbarrier-supportemulsifying
● Cautions

Where Curi finds it.

More formulas with Cetearyl Alcohol.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
cream
COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
어드밴스드 스네일 92 올인원 크림
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dehydrationredness
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+
sunscreen
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+
알로에 수딩 선크림 SPF 50+
—
rednessdehydration
Some By Mi Some By Mi 30 Days Miracle Cream
cream
Some By Mi
Some By Mi 30 Days Miracle Cream
—
breakoutsredness
Some By Mi
Some By Mi AHA - BHA - PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser
—
breakoutsuneven-tone
Round Lab ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm - 2025 Version Grinding Type
cleanser
Round Lab
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm - 2025 Version Grinding Type
—
dehydrationbreakouts
innisfree innisfree (Green Tea Seed) Intensive Hydrating Roll-On Eye Serum
eye serum
innisfree
innisfree (Green Tea Seed) Intensive Hydrating Roll-On Eye Serum
—
dehydration
innisfree innisfree 9 Solutions Cream
cream
innisfree
innisfree 9 Solutions Cream
—
fine-linesuneven-tone
innisfree innisfree 9 Solutions Emulsion
emulsion
innisfree
innisfree 9 Solutions Emulsion
—
fine-linesuneven-tone
MISSHA Missha 24K Collagen Intensive Rich Cream
cream
MISSHA
Missha 24K Collagen Intensive Rich Cream
—
dehydrationfine-lines
MISSHA Missha 4D Mascara
mascara
MISSHA
Missha 4D Mascara
—
MISSHA Missha A'Pieu Lactobacillus Cream
cream
MISSHA
Missha A'Pieu Lactobacillus Cream
—
dehydrationbreakouts
TONYMOLY TonyMoly 24k Snail Moisture Lock Slug Stick
cream
TONYMOLY
TonyMoly 24k Snail Moisture Lock Slug Stick
—
dehydrationbarrier-damage
TONYMOLY TonyMoly 2X Vitamin C Tone Up Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
cream
TONYMOLY
TonyMoly 2X Vitamin C Tone Up Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
—
uneven-tonefine-lines
Klairs Klairs All Day Airy Sunscreen SPF 50+
sunscreen
Klairs
Klairs All Day Airy Sunscreen SPF 50+
—
breakoutsuneven-tone
Pyunkang Yul Pyunkang Yul A Theraphy Lotion
lotion
Pyunkang Yul
Pyunkang Yul A Theraphy Lotion
—
dehydrationredness
Pyunkang Yul Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label
cream
Pyunkang Yul
Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label
—
barrier-damagedehydration
mixsoon Mixsoon Bean Cream
cream
mixsoon
Mixsoon Bean Cream
—
breakoutsdehydration
mixsoon Mixsoon Bean Eye Cream
eye cream
mixsoon
Mixsoon Bean Eye Cream
—
fine-linesdullness
SKIN1004 Skin1004 Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream
cream
SKIN1004
Skin1004 Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream
—
dehydrationredness
SKIN1004 Skin1004 BHA Foam
cleanser
SKIN1004
Skin1004 BHA Foam
—
breakoutsredness
SKIN1004 Skin1004 Centella Air-fit Suncream Light SPF30 Pa++++
sunscreen
SKIN1004
Skin1004 Centella Air-fit Suncream Light SPF30 Pa++++
—
breakoutsuneven-tone
numbuzin numbuzin Ceramide AHA Glazed Skin Prep Serum
serum
numbuzin
numbuzin Ceramide AHA Glazed Skin Prep Serum
—
dehydrationuneven-tone
numbuzin numbuzin Nad+ Pdrn Glow Boosting Toner
toner
numbuzin
numbuzin Nad+ Pdrn Glow Boosting Toner
—
uneven-tonebreakouts
TORRIDEN Torriden Balanceful 5d Cica Complex Soothing Cream For Sensitive & Redness Skin
cream
TORRIDEN
Torriden Balanceful 5d Cica Complex Soothing Cream For Sensitive & Redness Skin
—
rednessdehydration
TORRIDEN Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream
cream
TORRIDEN
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream
—
dehydrationredness
TORRIDEN Torriden Balanceful Cica Lotion
lotion
TORRIDEN
Torriden Balanceful Cica Lotion
—
dehydrationredness
Isntree Isntree Aloe Soothing Emulsion
emulsion
Isntree
Isntree Aloe Soothing Emulsion
—
rednessdehydration
Isntree Isntree Aloe Soothing Emulsion
lotion
Isntree
Isntree Aloe Soothing Emulsion
—
rednessdehydration
heimish Heimish All Clean Blemish Cream
cream
heimish
Heimish All Clean Blemish Cream
—
breakoutsuneven-tone
Mediheal Mediheal A:PE Proatin Mask
mask
Mediheal
Mediheal A:PE Proatin Mask
—
barrier-damageredness
belif Belif Anti-Dark Circle Eye Serum
eye serum
belif
Belif Anti-Dark Circle Eye Serum
—
uneven-tonedehydration
IOPE IOPE Age Corrector 2500
serum
IOPE
IOPE Age Corrector 2500
—
fine-linesdehydration
IOPE IOPE All Day Perfect All In One
moisturiser
IOPE
IOPE All Day Perfect All In One
—
breakoutsuneven-tone
HERA Hera Age Away Collagenic Emulsion
emulsion
HERA
Hera Age Away Collagenic Emulsion
—
dehydrationbreakouts
HERA Hera Cell Essence Biome Plus
essence
HERA
Hera Cell Essence Biome Plus
—
dehydrationbreakouts
Goodal Goodal Ampoule Mist Witch Hazel
ampoule
Goodal
Goodal Ampoule Mist Witch Hazel
—
dehydrationbreakouts
Make P:rem Make P:rem Blemish Tone-up Sun Serum
sunscreen
Make P:rem
Make P:rem Blemish Tone-up Sun Serum
—
uneven-tonebreakouts
Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum Mini 10ml
Beauty of Joseon
Light On Serum Mini 10ml
—
dullnessdehydration
Beauty of Joseon JELLOSKIN Massage Cream For Face and Body
Beauty of Joseon
JELLOSKIN Massage Cream For Face and Body
—
dullnessfine-lines
Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C
Beauty of Joseon
Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C
—
dullnessuneven-tone
COSRX COSRX Favorites Best sellers Set
COSRX
COSRX Favorites Best sellers Set
—
dullnessbreakouts
COSRX Deep Wrinkle Care Boost
COSRX
Deep Wrinkle Care Boost
—
fine-lines
COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mist
COSRX
The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mist
—
dehydrationbarrier-damage
COSRX COSRX PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Treatment
COSRX
COSRX PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Treatment
—
COSRX COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin Discoloration Care Hydrogel Mask
COSRX
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin Discoloration Care Hydrogel Mask
—
dullnessuneven-tone
COSRX COSRX The Peptide Collagen Lifting Glow Hydrogel Mask
COSRX
COSRX The Peptide Collagen Lifting Glow Hydrogel Mask
—
fine-linesdullness
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream
COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream
—
breakoutsredness
COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream
COSRX
The Retinol 0.3 Cream
—
fine-linesdullness
COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
COSRX
Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
—
dullnessredness
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream
COSRX
Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream
—
barrier-damagedehydration
COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream
COSRX
The Retinol 0.1 Cream
—
fine-linesdullness
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap
COSRX
Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap
—
rednessbarrier-damage
COSRX Refresh AHA/BHA Vitamin C Daily Cream
COSRX
Refresh AHA/BHA Vitamin C Daily Cream
—
rednessbarrier-damage
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser
COSRX
Pure Fit Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser
—
barrier-damageredness
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream Intense
COSRX
Pure Fit Cica Cream Intense
—
barrier-damageredness
COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
COSRX
Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
—
dullnessdehydration
COSRX ALL ABOUT SNAIL KIT 4-step
COSRX
ALL ABOUT SNAIL KIT 4-step
—
dehydrationdullness
COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer
COSRX
AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer
—
breakoutsredness
COSRX CICA-7 RELIEF KIT- 3 step
COSRX
CICA-7 RELIEF KIT- 3 step
—
rednessbarrier-damage
COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream
COSRX
Full Fit Propolis Light Cream
—
dullnessdehydration
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
COSRX
Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
—
dehydration
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream
COSRX
Pure Fit Cica Cream
—
rednessbarrier-damage
COSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream
COSRX
Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream
—
dehydrationredness
COSRX Centella Blemish Cream
COSRX
Centella Blemish Cream
—
rednessdullness
Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Hand Cream
Round Lab
Birch Moisturizing Hand Cream
—
dehydration
Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Intensive Cream
Round Lab
Birch Moisturizing Intensive Cream
—
dehydrationbarrier-damage
Round Lab Soybean Panthenol Toner
Round Lab
Soybean Panthenol Toner
—
dehydrationbarrier-damage
Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum [Subscription]
Facial Sunscreen & Sun Care
Round Lab
Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum [Subscription]
—
uneven-toneredness
Round Lab Soybean Panthenol Cream
Cream
Round Lab
Soybean Panthenol Cream
—
dehydrationbarrier-damage
Round Lab Soybean Panthenol Ampoule
Serums & Essences
Round Lab
Soybean Panthenol Ampoule
—
dehydrationbarrier-damage
Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Cream
Moisturisers & Mists
Round Lab
Pine Calming Cica Cream
—
rednessbarrier-damage
Round Lab Soybean Nourishing Cleanser
Facial Cleansers
Round Lab
Soybean Nourishing Cleanser
—
dullnessbreakouts
Round Lab Soybean Nourishing Cream
Moisturisers & Mists
Round Lab
Soybean Nourishing Cream
—
dehydrationfine-lines
Round Lab Soybean Nourishing Serum
Serums & Essences
Round Lab
Soybean Nourishing Serum
—
dehydrationfine-lines
Round Lab Soybean Nourishing Sheet Mask
Face Masks
Round Lab
Soybean Nourishing Sheet Mask
—
fine-linesdehydration
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion
Moisturisers & Mists
Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Lotion
—
dehydration
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream
Moisturisers & Mists
Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Cream
—
dehydrationbarrier-damage
MEDICUBE Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cream
kojic
MEDICUBE
Kojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cream
—
dullnessuneven-tone
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Hyaluronic Acid Capsule Cream
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] Hyaluronic Acid Capsule Cream
—
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Hyaluronic Ceramide Moisturizing Jelly Cream
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] Hyaluronic Ceramide Moisturizing Jelly Cream
—
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
—
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream
—
uneven-tonebreakouts
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
—
fine-linesdark-circles
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Toner Pad
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Toner Pad
—
uneven-tonedullness
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream
—
MEDICUBE PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
PINK PDRN LINE
MEDICUBE
PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
—
fine-linesdark-circles
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
—
dullnessuneven-tone
MEDICUBE Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
DEEP LINE - Anti-aging
MEDICUBE
Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
—
MEDICUBE [Subscr.] Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion
RECHARGE
MEDICUBE
[Subscr.] Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion
—
breakoutsredness
MEDICUBE Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion
RED LINE - Acne Care
MEDICUBE
Red Clear Capsule Body Lotion
—
MEDICUBE Deep Glow Set
GLASS GLOW LINE - Firming
MEDICUBE
Deep Glow Set
—
fine-linesdullness
MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Cream
GLASS GLOW LINE - Firming
MEDICUBE
Triple Collagen Cream
—
fine-linesbarrier-damage
LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask (2mL)
Packette Sample
LANEIGE
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask (2mL)
—
innisfree Depuff + Firm Eye Duo
Bundle
innisfree
Depuff + Firm Eye Duo
—
fine-linesdark-circles
innisfree Green Tea Plump + Depuff Duo
Bundle
innisfree
Green Tea Plump + Depuff Duo
—
dark-circlesfine-lines
innisfree Volcanic Swirl Pore Mask
Mask
innisfree
Volcanic Swirl Pore Mask
—
breakoutsuneven-tone
innisfree Orchid Youth-Enriched Eye Cream
Eye
innisfree
Orchid Youth-Enriched Eye Cream
—
fine-linesdehydration
innisfree Green Tea Ceramide Collagen Plump Cream
Moisturizer
innisfree
Green Tea Ceramide Collagen Plump Cream
—
dehydrationfine-lines
innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Serum
Serum
innisfree
Black Tea Youth Enhancing Serum
—
fine-linesdullness
innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Cream – Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer
innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Cream – Face Moisturizer
—
dehydrationdullness
innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask – Deep Cleanse & Clear Face Pores
Mask
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask – Deep Cleanse & Clear Face Pores
—
breakoutsdullness
innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream
Moisturizer
innisfree
Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream
—
fine-linesdullness
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Eye Cream Set
Set
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Eye Cream Set
—
fine-linesdark-circles
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Emulsion 25mL
Sample
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Emulsion 25mL
—
dullnessfine-lines
ETUDE Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 60ml
ETUDE
Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 60ml
—
ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream Duo Set 60ml x 2ea
ETUDE
SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream Duo Set 60ml x 2ea
—
ETUDE Soonjung 5.6 Cleansing Milk
ETUDE
Soonjung 5.6 Cleansing Milk
—
ETUDE Heart Pop Duo Blusher Dear My Bestie 7.5g
ETUDE
Heart Pop Duo Blusher Dear My Bestie 7.5g
—
ETUDE Glow Fix Tone-up Base SPF 50+/PA++++ 30ml
ETUDE
Glow Fix Tone-up Base SPF 50+/PA++++ 30ml
—
ETUDE Heart Pop Blusher
ETUDE
Heart Pop Blusher
—
ETUDE Heart Pop Duo Blusher 7.5g
ETUDE
Heart Pop Duo Blusher 7.5g
—
ETUDE My Best Tone Eye Palette
ETUDE
My Best Tone Eye Palette
—
ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Cream 180ml
ETUDE
Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Cream 180ml
—
ETUDE My Best Tone Eye 2-Color Refill
ETUDE
My Best Tone Eye 2-Color Refill
—
ETUDE Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 60ml
ETUDE
Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 60ml
—
ETUDE Soonjung 5.5 Foam Cleanser 150ml
ETUDE
Soonjung 5.5 Foam Cleanser 150ml
—
ETUDE Petit Bijou Cotton Snow Moisture Body Lotion 300ml
ETUDE
Petit Bijou Cotton Snow Moisture Body Lotion 300ml
—
ETUDE Soonjung Directors Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml
ETUDE
Soonjung Directors Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml
—
ETUDE Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++ 50g
ETUDE
Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++ 50g
—
ETUDE Moistfull Collagen Deep Cream 75ml
ETUDE
Moistfull Collagen Deep Cream 75ml
—
ETUDE Lovely Cookie Blusher 4g
ETUDE
Lovely Cookie Blusher 4g
—
ETUDE [SET] Soonjung Skincare Duo
ETUDE
[SET] Soonjung Skincare Duo
—
ETUDE Soonjung 10 Free Moist Emulsion 130ml
ETUDE
Soonjung 10 Free Moist Emulsion 130ml
—
ETUDE Hot Style Salon Hair Bleach
ETUDE
Hot Style Salon Hair Bleach
—
ETUDE Soonjung 10-Panthensoside Cica Balm 50ml
ETUDE
Soonjung 10-Panthensoside Cica Balm 50ml
—
ETUDE Wonder Pore Cream 75ml
ETUDE
Wonder Pore Cream 75ml
—
ETUDE AC Clean Up Facial Fluid 180ml
ETUDE
AC Clean Up Facial Fluid 180ml
—
Klairs Vitamin Hydrating Jelly Mask Cleanser
Cleanser
Klairs
Vitamin Hydrating Jelly Mask Cleanser
—
Klairs Vitamin Toning Barrier Cream
Moisturizer
Klairs
Vitamin Toning Barrier Cream
—
Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum
Serum
Klairs
Maple Energy Infusing Serum
—
Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Cream
Moisturizer
Klairs
Maple Energy Infusing Cream
—
Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen
Base Makeup / SPF
Klairs
All-day Airy Sunscreen
—
Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter
Moisturizer
Klairs
Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter
—
Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Tencel Sheet Mask
Mask
Klairs
Rich Moist Soothing Tencel Sheet Mask
—
Mizon Cicaluronic Low pH Cleanser
Mizon
Cicaluronic Low pH Cleanser
—
Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream
Mizon
Snail Repair Eye Cream
—
Mizon Phyto Plump Collagen Toner
Mizon
Phyto Plump Collagen Toner
—
Mizon Snail Repair Perfect Cream
Mizon
Snail Repair Perfect Cream
—
Mizon Peptide Ampoule Cream
Mizon
Peptide Ampoule Cream
—
Mizon Placenta Ampoule Cream
Mizon
Placenta Ampoule Cream
—
Mizon Cicaluronic Moisturizer
Mizon
Cicaluronic Moisturizer
—
Mizon Collagen Power Firming Enriched Cream
Mizon
Collagen Power Firming Enriched Cream
—
Mizon Orga-Real Barrier Cream
Mizon
Orga-Real Barrier Cream
—
Mizon Youth Cleansing Milk
Mizon
Youth Cleansing Milk
—
Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion
Mizon
Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion
—
Mizon Collagen Curling Fix Mascara
Mizon
Collagen Curling Fix Mascara
—