Triethanolamine
Triethanolamine is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 315 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An amino alcohol. Raises pH and neutralizes acidic ingredients such as carbomer.
What it does
Contains Triethanolamine: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethanolamine: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethanolamine: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethanolamine: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38702, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as trolamine.
Products that contain Triethanolamine
Garnier
10-in-1 Miracle Nectar Leave-in Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
24 Hour Restoring Almond and Flaxseed Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
24/7 Mega Hold
Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Garnier
50* Super UV Acide Hyaluronique
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Act Natural Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Equate
Advanced Recovery Skin Care Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire enfant
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ambre solaire lait fluide hydratant très haute protection
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Resisto Enfant FPS 50+
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
ambre solaire sensitive expert+ (50+)
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Spray protecteur brumisateur FPS 20
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Gel Peau Mouillée
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics SPF 50+ Spray Multi-Positions
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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