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 22, 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
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25
Concealer · Lists silicones
Ole Henriksen
Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Baume mains renfort protecteur
Lists fragrance
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Tula
Bedtime Bright
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
CeraVe
BHA Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists salicylic acid
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Innersense
Blissful Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bold Booster Plumping Lip Liner-Pink Slip
Lip · Lists silicones
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Thrive Causemetics
Brilliant Under Eye Brightener Illuminating Corrector
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Bulldog
Bulldog Déodorant naturel Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Lists silicones
Juice Beauty
C-Boost72
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Schuimende Reinigingsolie
Lists coconut derivatives
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists chemical UV filters
cerave wash and shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Lists coconut derivatives
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