Adipic Acid
Adipic Acid is a buffering and masking ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Adipic acid: used to hold the pH steady.
What it does
Contains Adipic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Adipic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74283, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Adipic Acid
CVS Pharmacy
Antacid Tablets
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Cleanse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Shampoing Color Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
equate antacid
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Masque Réparation Miraculeuse - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Tonus Brillance Shine Recharge Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Volume & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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