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
Maybelline
Great Lash Washable Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dr. Lana
Hair Cream
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hair Biology
Hair thickening treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
huile de coco lait hydratant corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Invisi’Gel aux actifs minéraux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
khiel’s
kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vaseline
Kiss of Petals
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L Oréal Paris Studio Line Invisi Fix 24H Clean Modeling Gel-Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lait pour le corps Deep Care Complex
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
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