Thioctic Acid vs Triethanolamine

Thioctic Acid and Triethanolamine are both formula balancers ingredients. Thioctic Acid is found in 6 products while Triethanolamine appears in 163, making Triethanolamine the more widely used option.

Formula balancers

Thioctic Acid

Acid compound

6 products

Formula balancers

Triethanolamine

pH adjuster and emulsifier

163 products

Top products with Thioctic Acid

Ole Henriksen

Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster

7.8

Paula's Choice

RESIST Super Antioxidant Serum

7.8

EltaMD

PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer

7.2

Pacifica

Wake Up Beautiful Dream Jelly Face Wash

6.7

EltaMD

UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41

6.2

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 Thioctic Acid and Triethanolamine?

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

Can I use Thioctic 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?

Thioctic Acid is found in 6 products, while Triethanolamine is found in 163 products in our database.

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