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
Hourglass
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Clarins
Velvet Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance
Sephora
Vernis à ongles
5ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles Brillance 5 jours L49
5 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laqué - L30 Not that shy
5 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laque Brillance 5 jours
5 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laque Brillance 5 jours L52
5 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Alba Botanica
Very emollient body lotion
32 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Vichy Déodorant Minéral Sans Sels D’aluminium Roll on
50ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance
Vichy
Vichy normadem phytosolution
400ml · Label from Italy and Morocco · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Violet Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Visibly clear
1 · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tocobo
Vita Berry Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Vita-Rich
750ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Vital Skincare Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
50 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
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