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 22, 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
Renee Rouleau
Skin Drink Concentrate
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Skin Naturals Ultra Lift + Sérum Crème Soin anti-rides global 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Garnier
SkinActive Contorno Occhi Illuminante
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Spray Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
St. Ives
St. Ives. Humectacion diaria. Crema corporal con vitamina E y palta.a
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Strong Hold Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
studio line clean gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Studio Line Hot & Boucle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Styling Gel 17
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
suave
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal Paris
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Taffy 13
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)
Lists exfoliating acid
Barbasol
Thick and Rich Shaving Cream Extra Moisturizing
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Timotei Brume Sublimante enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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