An oily, waxy ester of cetearyl alcohol and the fatty acids of olive oil. Cetearyl olivate can be animal derived, synthetic or derived from plants. It acts as an emulsifier and release agent or texture enhancer. Cetearyl alcohol-based ingredients are considered safe for use on the skin. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-cetearyl-olivate.html?q=Cetearyl%20Olivate&fdid=ingredients