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
Cocokind
Chlorophyll Discoloration Correcting Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shea Moisture
cirl & shine conditionner
Lists fragrance
Act+Acre
Clarifying Hard Water Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hello
Clean + Fresh 24 Hr. Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Juice Beauty
Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olay
Cleansing Melts + Retinol
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Clear Sunscreen Face Stick - Tropical Coconut
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Herbivore
CLOUD MILK Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Lists fragrance
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Medicube
Collagen Milky Wrapping Glow Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Revlon
Colorstay™ Foundation 110 Ivory
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Cream to Water Makeup Melter
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Shea Solutions
Curl & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Daily 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Daily Calm Makeup Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
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