Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier used in skincare. It's found in 176 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)
176 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Serums
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See all moisturisers→Top products with Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
Volcanic Swirl Exfoliating Pore Mask
360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask, Anti-Aging Face Mask for Dryness, Dullness & Stressed Skin.
Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Skin Barrier Radiant Sun Cream
Intensive Eye Cream c-PDRN® 0.5% with Peptides for Firming & Brightening
Super Anti‑Aging Eye Cream — Anti‑Aging Under‑Eye Moisturizer to Smooth Fine Lines, Brighten Dark Circles & Depuff Eyes
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Peptides
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
cerave créme hydratante visage
Super Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Collagen Peptide
Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinol
The Better B Niacinamide Serum — Lightweight Brightening & Pore‑Refining Serum that Reduces Hyperpigmentation & Boosts Radiance
PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME
Glutathiosome CC Sunscreen Toning Tube
Butta Drop Refillable Whipped Oil Body Cream with Tropical Oils + Shea Butter
Frequently asked questions
What does Potassium Cetyl Phosphate do in skincare?
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is classified as "holds the formula together" in skincare formulations. Holds the formula together.
Is Potassium Cetyl Phosphate safe for sensitive skin?
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate 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 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate?
176 products in our database contain Potassium Cetyl Phosphate. The highest-rated is AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair scoring 9.4/9.8.
Can I use Potassium Cetyl Phosphate every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.