Triethyl Citrate
Triethyl Citrate is a perfuming and plasticiser ingredient. It’s in 254 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, sunscreen and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An ester of citric acid. A solvent and plasticizer that also reduces odor.
What it does
Contains Triethyl Citrate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethyl Citrate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethyl Citrate: plasticiser
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80375, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Triethyl Citrate
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Sonic Speed Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aussie
SPRUNCH HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
MAC
Strobe Beam Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Hello
Sweet Coconut 24 hr. Deodorant
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sasha Pure
Thicken Conditioner
Lists fragrance
Herbal Essences
Touchable Hold Hairspray with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Tula
TULA bedtime bright
Lists exfoliating acid
Tula
Tula bright start
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
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