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
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Heat Aging Protector SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Night Restore Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
BioRejuvenation Serum Collagen Amino Acids + G.N.A.
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BIOSHIELD SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ogx
Biotin & collagen conditioner
385 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ogx
Biotin & Collagen Shampoo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Biphase micellaire waterproof
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Black and White Invisible
50ml · Label from New Zealand · Lists fragrance
Camille Rose
Black Castor Oil + Chebe Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Black Cherry Merlot Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Black Musk Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Black Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · 50ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
erborian
Black Scrub MASK
50ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glow Recipe
Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum
Serum · 40ml · Lists fragrance, retinoid
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Cerave
Blemish control cleanser
Label from Algeria, France and Italy · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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