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
Sukin
Signature Antioxidant Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
signature care sensitive skin body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Ole Henriksen
Silkfoliant Gentle Tri-Acid Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Silver Protect 24h Anti-Transpirant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Simple
simple cleansing wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Simple
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
150ml, 1 mask, 25 wipes · Label from United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
sirius groom shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
skin active fast bright
30 ml · Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Skin Active agua micelar bifásica
400ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Renee Rouleau
Skin Correcting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Rose Inc
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum
Foundation · 30 ml / 1 fl oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Derma E
Skin Firming Antioxidant Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Skin Firming Antiwrinkle Neck & Chest Cream
Moisturizer · 6.7 g · Lists coconut derivatives
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