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
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Calming Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Polishing Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Miracle Frizz Tamer 10-in-1 Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Mousse à raser hydratante a l’allantoïne
Lists fragrance
Gillette
mousse à raser peaux sensibles
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Natural Feeling
Natural Feeling | Crema Extra Humectante
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
neutrogena
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a body lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Nutri gel douche soin
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Nutrición Intensiva crema de manos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
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