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
Yves Rocher
Bleu végétal
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Blissful Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Orkla
Bliw Kök Kjøkken Keittio
300 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea Professional
Blond Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 6.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 6.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
BLONDE ULTRA AUFHELLER L1++
50 ml + 50 ml + 20 g + 22,5 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
Bloodline Color Changing Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance
AXE
Blue lavender
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Blue Musk Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Hair and Body Wash
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Zest Hair And Body Wash
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
BLUE TANSY Resurfacing Clarity Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Jack N’ Jill
Blueberry Natural Certified Toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Dr. Dennis Gross
Blur + Repair Moisturizer Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Mented Cosmetics
Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Live Tinted
Blush Crush Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Salt & Stone
Body Cream
Body lotion · 6.7 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Max Volumizing Mousse
192 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Eos evolution of smooth
body lotion
Body lotion · 16 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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