emulsifier · emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Generally safe·Moderate evidence
An emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid, used to create stable creams with light conditioning properties. Well tolerated in finished products at cosmetic concentrations.
Questions
- What is potassium cetyl phosphate?
- It's an emulsifier and texture modifier used in creams and lotions to help oil and water blend smoothly and give products a luxurious feel.
- Is potassium cetyl phosphate a natural emulsifier?
- It's derived from natural sources (cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid) through synthesis. Published safety reviews show no concerns at cosmetic use levels, though it's not truly natural in the finished ingredient.
Products with Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- 100Tower28SOS FaceGuard SPF 30
- 100NumbuzinNo.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence
- 100e.l.f.Holy Hydration Eye Cream
- 99Louis WidmerDay Cream
- 98LancomeMonsieur Big Volumizing Mascara
- 98L'Oreal ParisVoluminous Lash Paradise Volume Mascara
- 97SallveSérum Antissinais
- 97Skin RocksThe Hyperpigmentation Serum
- 97MaybellineThe Falsies Lash Lift Black Mascara
- 97MaybellineThe Falsies Lash Lift Extra Black Mascara
- 96Haruharu WonderBlack Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
- 95Annemarie BorlindNATUROYALE Silky Cleanser
- 95MaybellineVolum' Express The Colossal Washable Mascara
- 95MaybellineThe Colossal 36H Longwear Waterproof Mascara
- 94DiscoMineral Sun Block
- 94AveenoDaily Moisturizing Cream
- 93L'Oreal ParisVoluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
- 92Rimmel LondonScandalEyes Reloaded Mascara
- 89AveneVery High Protection Cream
- 89L'Oreal ParisVoluminous Conditioning Mascara Primer
- 89L'Oreal ParisVoluminous Lash Paradise Primer Base
- 88La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Acne Treatment
- 88AveneSun Cream SPF 50+
- 88Charlotte TilburyMagic Cream
- 88I Dew CareCake My Day Hydrating Wash-Off Mask
- 87GarnierAmbre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream SPF 50+
- 85NuoriThe One
- 85Clean & ClearBlackhead Clearing Daily Scrub
- 82KorresPomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer
- 79VichyCapital Soleil
- 79VichyCapital Soleil SPF 50 Mattifying Face Fluid Dry Touch
- 76NeutrogenaBeach Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
- 76NeutrogenaBeach Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 76NeutrogenaBeach Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
- 75NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 45
- 75NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 70
- 70Alba BotanicaHemp Soothing Serum
- 68CetaphilDaily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
- 67Bondi SandsGradual Self Tanning Milk
- 63Ulta Beauty CollectionUltra Nourishing Body Lotion
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.