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
Speed Stick
Power Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Power Shampoo for Men
440 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hello Bello
Premium Baby Shampoo & Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Hello Bello
Premium Shampoo & Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
250ml · Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fenty Beauty
Pro Kiss’r Lip-Loving Scrubstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Pro Kiss’r Luscious Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Oral-B
Pro Science - Dentifrice densité émail
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
10.4 FL OZ (310 mL) · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
PRO-V Glatt & seidig Pflegespülung
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V Hair Superfood Conditioner
200 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Schauma
Pro-Vutamin B5 Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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