Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,894 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
260 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
beaches and creme black
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mixsoon
Bean Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Beaume Super Hydratant
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Auchan
Beauty Eau micellaire
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Balea
Beauty Expert Jelly Cleanser
125ml · Label from Germany · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Krave
Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++: Lightweight Transparent Sunscreen
Sunscreen · 50 mL · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Beology Deep Sea Extract Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Bayer
Bepanthen Protect
100 g · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bayer
Bepanthol REGENWRIERENDE körperlotion
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pacifica
Berry Dewy Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturopathica
Best Cleansing Milk with Chamomile
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Beta-Clarity Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Chantecaille
Bio Lifting Concealer
Concealer · 0.27 fl. oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Bio-Active Ceramide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
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