fatty alcohol
Combination of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols. Same Malassezia-feeding concern as individual fatty alcohols. Widely used as an emulsifier and thickener in creams and lotions.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol backed by early but promising evidence (evidence tier 3 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 2 reporting a positive effect.
Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology · 2015 · review
Comprehensive review of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff: affirms Malassezia's central etiologic role and its dependence on skin lipids, with disease driven by lipase-released free fatty acids combined with host sensitivity; supports reducing Malassezia-feeding lipids in predisposed patients.
Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2005 · review
Reviews Malassezia's role in dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis: the lipid-dependent yeast secretes lipases that hydrolyze sebaceous lipids, releasing irritating free fatty acids; individual sensitivity to these metabolites drives disease, supporting limitation of Malassezia-feeding lipid ingredients on affected skin.
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Caudalie
Caudalie Premier Cru Skin Barrier Rich Refillable Moisturiser with Bio-Ceramides 50ml
Moisturizer
$107.9550ml · $2.16/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Caudalie
Caudalie Premier Cru Skin Barrier Rich Refillable Moisturiser with Bio-Ceramides 50ml
Moisturizer
$107.9550ml · $2.16/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Caudalie Premier Cru Skin Barrier Rich Refillable Moisturiser with Bio-Ceramides 50ml is a antioxidant serum by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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ESPA
ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$36.83200ml · $0.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Sweet Almond Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
ESPA
ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$36.83200ml · $0.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Sweet Almond Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml is a water cleanser by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil.
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Pai
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml
Cleanser
$43.18150ml · $0.29/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Lactic Acid); Rosacea (Lactic Acid, Limonene and Linalool); Psoriasis (Lactic Acid)
Pai
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml
Cleanser
$43.18150ml · $0.29/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Lactic Acid); Rosacea (Lactic Acid, Limonene and Linalool); Psoriasis (Lactic Acid)
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml is a water cleanser by Pai. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin.
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Curlsmith
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml
Moisturizer
$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Curlsmith
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml
Moisturizer
$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml is a basic moisturiser by Curlsmith. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol.
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Omorovicza
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)
Moisturizer
$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Jojoba Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Omorovicza
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)
Moisturizer
$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Jojoba Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by Omorovicza. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil.
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Caudalie
Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 15ml
Eye Cream – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles
$57.1515ml · $3.81/ml
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Not recommended for
Caudalie
Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 15ml
Eye Cream – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles
$57.1515ml · $3.81/ml
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Not recommended for
Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 15ml is a eye cream by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Mica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Stearate.
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Eve Lom
Cleanser
$127.00200ml · $0.64/ml
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Rosacea (Eucalyptus Oil)
Eve Lom
Cleanser
$127.00200ml · $0.64/ml
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Rosacea (Eucalyptus Oil)
Eve Lom Cleanser 200ml is a water cleanser by Eve Lom. Key ingredients include Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoa Butter, Eucalyptus Oil.
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ESPA
ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml
Moisturizer
$64.7755ml · $1.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Limonene and Linalool)
ESPA
ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml
Moisturizer
$64.7755ml · $1.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Limonene and Linalool)
ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml is a antioxidant serum by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE.
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Noughty
Noughty To the Rescue Intense Moisture Treatment 300ml
Moisturizer
$15.23300ml · $0.05/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Noughty
Noughty To the Rescue Intense Moisture Treatment 300ml
Moisturizer
$15.23300ml · $0.05/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Noughty To the Rescue Intense Moisture Treatment 300ml is a basic moisturiser by Noughty. Key ingredients include Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate.
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Kérastase
Kérastase Resistance Therepiste Serum 30ml
Serum
$66.0430ml · $2.20/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Rosacea (Linalool)
Kérastase
Kérastase Resistance Therepiste Serum 30ml
Serum
$66.0430ml · $2.20/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Rosacea (Linalool)
Kérastase Resistance Therepiste Serum 30ml is a hydrating serum by Kérastase. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone.
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