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
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Sunscreen for Face
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dr. Squatch
Sandalwood Summit Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Bergamote + Citron Vert 50ml
Lists fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Rose + Vanille 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Shampoing illuminant camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
shampoing illuminant, camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
L’Oréal
Shampoo idratante Acqua di cocco Ultra dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Ultra Dolce Rivitalizzante 5 piante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Shampooing doux Ultra Doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating shampoo w/coconut milk and acacia senegal
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Merit
Signature Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Almay
Skin Perfecting Comfort Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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