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
Moroccanoil
Luminous Hairspray Medium
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shea Moisture
Mango & Carrot Kids Extra-Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Manuka Honey & Yogurt
Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Liquid Lipstick-True FaIth
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
MATTE CREAM LIP COLOR
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Meltaway Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid
Lacura
Men Anti Perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Liquid Face
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Butter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Mitchum
Natural Power Gel Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Black & White Invisible Original Antitranspirant Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ATTITUDE
Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
f.a.e.
Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Cream
Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Obao piel delicada
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Odor Squatching Deodorant Sandalwood Summit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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