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
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elnett Satin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Exfotonic gel exfoliant effet peau neuve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Calypso
facial protection
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
OFF!
Family
Lists fragrance
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Prachtauffüller Föhn-Pracht
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Fructis style
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Cosmia
gel à raser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel à raser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel à raser glisse optimale fraîcheur homme
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Gel coiffant fixation béton
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Gel coiffant fixation extrême
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Gel coiffant fixation forte
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Gel da barba
Lists fragrance
nivea
gel de limpeza refrescante
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche classic
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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