Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 8 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Trilaureth-4 phosphate: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Trilaureth-4 Phosphate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Trilaureth-4 Phosphate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80378, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
Urban Hydration
Olive & Rosehip Face Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Urban Hydration
Olive & Tea Tree Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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