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Cetyl Alcohol
AKA “REAGENTPLUS(R)”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Cetyl alcohol
AKA: REAGENTPLUS(R)
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Cetyl alcohol is a long chain organic alcohol; according to the PETA's Caring Consumer guide, this ingredient can be of either animal or plant origin.
Formula
C16H34O
Mol. Weight
242.44
CAS #
36653-82-4
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Phototoxicity Concern
CIR Expert Panel flagged potential phototoxicity, Comedogenic : CIR Expert Panel found comedogenic potential
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
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Mini Mascara 101™
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Bestsellers Bundle
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Pacific Polish Gentle Sea Salt Facial Exfoliator
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Clean-ical Formulations AM + PM Serum Duo
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Edelweiss Extrême® • Repair + Restore Set
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Sun Defense Performance Duo • SPF 50 + Super Serum
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Anti-aging Dream Duo • SPF 50 + Retinol
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Bioactive Renew Supreme Cream • Edelweiss Extrême® • Peptides + Carnosine
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Edelweiss Extrême® Skin Barrier Set
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Day & Night Eye Care Duo
Odacité
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Sun Damage Defense Duo • SPF 50 + Vitamin C
Odacité
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Anti Aging Eye & Sun Defense Duo
Odacité
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SPF 50 Color Balm Duo
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SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen & Color Balm Duo
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Winter Renewal Ritual
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Doctor's Scrub
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Facial Detox
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Vital Boost
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Rich Restorative Hand Cream (65mL)
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Regenerating Hand Cream 40ml.
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Soothing Hand Cream (65mL)
Grown Alchemist
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Regenerating Night Cream (40mL)
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Power Duo
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Smooth + Sculpt Set
Grown Alchemist
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Restorative Hand Cream + Lip Balm Duo
Grown Alchemist
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Restorative Hand Cream (65mL)
Grown Alchemist
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Super Rich Ceramide + Collagen Firming Cream
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Glow + Go Set
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Restorative Body Serum - Unscented
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Restorative Body Serum - Vanilla
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Moisturizing Body Cream - Unscented
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Moisturizing Body Cream - Vanilla
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The Bodycare Ritual - Vanilla
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The Bodycare Ritual - Unscented
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The Hydrate + Brighten Ritual
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Morning + Night Serum Set
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Black Tulip Facial Treatment
Bloom Effects
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR