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
Cosmia
Gel douche comcombre et aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant aux pépins de framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche oriental
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum caramel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum cerise et jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum marshmallow
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum mûre et grenade
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel peaux sensibles bacti fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Gel Wet Shine Fructis 02
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
venus
gels douches
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Gillette Fusion Proglide
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Three sisters cafe
GOLD BOND ULTIMATE healing hand cream Net wt 3 oz (85 9)
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Gommage douceur
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Great Lash Big Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Great Lash Clear Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Maybelline
Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Royal Blue Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Great Lash Volumizing Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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