Acetic Acid vs Triethanolamine

Acetic Acid and Triethanolamine are both formula balancers ingredients. Acetic Acid is found in 11 products while Triethanolamine appears in 163, making Triethanolamine the more widely used option.

Formula balancers

Acetic Acid

Acid compound

11 products

Formula balancers

Triethanolamine

pH adjuster and emulsifier

163 products

Top products with Acetic Acid

Summer Fridays

Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer

8.8

L'Oreal Norge AS

Excellence 4.3 Golden Brown

7.5

L'Oreal Norge AS

Excellence Creme Ultra 3.11 Ash Dark Brown

Tzatziki

EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner

6.9

Top products with Triethanolamine

cerave

cerave créme hydratante visage

8.3

Fragonard

Crème antirides pour le visage Vrai

8.0

the ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

7.9

MyLabel

Moisturizing Cream - Normal skin

7.9

Unilever

Body Lotion Hydro Pflege

7.9

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acetic Acid and Triethanolamine?

Acetic Acid is categorised as "Formula balancers" while Triethanolamine is categorised as "Formula balancers". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Acetic Acid and Triethanolamine together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

Acetic Acid is found in 11 products, while Triethanolamine is found in 163 products in our database.

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