Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,736 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 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
Tula
24-7 Weightless Moisture
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
24-hour Natural Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
essence
24h hand protection balm
Lists fragrance, parabens
eos
24H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
24K Glow High Shine Styling Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
3 MINUTE MIRACLE MOIST DEEP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
3 Minute Miracle Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
3-in-1 Shampoo with 100% Natural Lavender
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cerave
3606000537750
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
3D White Professional Zahnpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea men
3in1 Duschgel (Projekt Zuhause, mit Bambus-Extrakt)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
everyone
3in1 kids soap
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
3in1 Shower, Shampoo & Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
5 Stars Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Balea
5% UREA - DUSCHE+SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
REVLON
660 DIVINE
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
7-Kräuter Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
7sec express repair treatment
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dentalux
8 en 1 complet sans alcool Menthe légère
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lidl
9
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
A thousand wishes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
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