Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier used in skincare. It's found in 230 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Holds the formula together
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
230 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Cetearyl Olivate
Top products with Cetearyl Olivate
The Littles 8.0
Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid
Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support
Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol
Vitamin C Lactic Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Turnover Mask c-PDRN® 5-Pack for Uneven Texture & Brightening Dull Skin
Mini Vitamin C Rapid Brightening Gift Set for Dark Spots
Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 43 PA +++ with Peptides and Vitamin C
Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer
Strength Peptide Barrier Boost Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide
PROBIODERM 3D Lifting Eye & Wrinkle Cream
The Neck Serum - Firming Serum With 7.5% Peptide
Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin
Black Snail Cream
Cicapair™ Redness Rescue Regimen Kit with Centella Asiatica
Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles
Vitamin C Brightening Refillable Gel Cream Moisturizer for Dark Spots
The Body Retinol - Repair Serum With 0.1% Pure Retinol, 10% AHA + 5 Peptides
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Frequently asked questions
What does Cetearyl Olivate do in skincare?
Cetearyl Olivate is classified as "holds the formula together" in skincare formulations. Holds the formula together.
Is Cetearyl Olivate safe for sensitive skin?
Cetearyl Olivate is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Cetearyl Olivate?
230 products in our database contain Cetearyl Olivate. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Cetearyl Olivate every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.