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
Laneige
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Clarins
Water Comfort One-Step Cleanser
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, parabens
Garnier
Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Versed
Water Rush Intensive Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Water-based lubrifiant intime
12 oz · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Watermelon & Guava Nectar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
watermelon foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sephora
watermelon hand balm
12 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 40ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yes to
Watermelon Super Fresh Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Suave
Watermelon Wonder 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Blind Barber
Watermint Gin Daily Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Wave Spray
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fenty Beauty
We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Versed
Weekend Glow Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Weekend Glow Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Weekend Glow Overnight Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
weightless air dry cream by curlsmith
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Renee Rouleau
Weightless Protection SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
wet ones
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Acure
Whipped Night Cream with Plant Peptides & Vitamin C
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hempz
White Pumpkin & Toasted Marshmallow Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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