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 23, 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
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Dennis Gross
Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
auchan
Oxygen Men
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Pantene
Pantene Pro V Perfect Volume Haarspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Papaya hair food Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Tint
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Rhode Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Salted Caramel
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Strawberry Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Unscented
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Watermelon Slice
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
JVN
Perfèct FlexHold Strengthening Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Supergoop!
PLAY Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
hello bello
Premium Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance
Sachajuan
PROTECTIVE HAIR PERFUME – FRUITY FLORAL
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Boots
Q10 day cream
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 night cream
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
HONEST
Refresh Bubble Bath Citrus Vanilla
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Honest
Refresh Shampoo + Body Wash Citrus Vanilla
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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