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
L’Oréal
Creme Anti-Idade para Olhos L’oréal Paris Revitalift Hialurônico 15g
Lists silicones
Garnier
Curl Construct Creation Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Curl Shine Conditioning Jelly
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Bondi Sands
Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
delicious glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Vichy
Déodorant Fraîcheur Extrême 24h
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Cetaphil
DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
dove body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove body love lotion restoring care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove lotion avacodo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Dove Shampoing Color Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Pond’s
Dry Skin Cream
Lists fragrance, parabens
Axe
Dual 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dual Stylers Liss & Pump-Up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cosmia
Eau coiffante effet naturel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar H Hydratant Apaisant
Lists silicones
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