Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,879 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
An acid found in citrus fruit, usually made by fermentation. Adjusts the pH of a formula and binds metal ions.
What it does
Contains Citric Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Citric Acid: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Citric Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32858, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum citricum and lemon acid.
Products that contain Citric Acid
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones
Curlsmith
Multi-Tasking Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Alverde
MUNDSPÜLUNG MIT BIO-MELISSE
500 ml · Label from Hungary · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Love Beauty and Planet
Murumuru butter & rose blooming colour conditioner
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Harry’s
Muscle Recovery Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Sephora
N°22 Coffee in NY
5 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 910
0.44 fl. oz. (13 mL) · Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail Polish 990
0.44 fl. oz. (13 mL) · Lists drying alcohol
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
native body wash
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Natura champú suave
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Instituto Español
Natura gel de baño
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Schwarzkopf
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
60ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pampers
Natural clean
64 · Label from France · Lists silicones
Sukin
Natural Deodorant Fresh Cotton
125ml · Label from Australia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
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