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
loreal pairs
bond repair Conditioner
6.8 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Bonding Infusion Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Suave
Bonding Infusion Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Bora Barrier Rich Repair Refillable Moisturizer with 6-Butterlipid Complex
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom Body Wash
Body wash · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Botanicals Fresh Care
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Bubble
Bounce Back Refreshing Skin Toner Spray
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
Curlsmith
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
Hair styling · 7.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
brazilian keratin therapy
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance 2-in-1 Instant Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
bliss
bright idea vitamine C+ tri-pepride sérum au collagène protecteur
30ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pai
Bright Now PHA & Rosehip Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Farmacy
Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skinfix
Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Acure
Brightening 2% Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ACURE
Brightening Cleansing Gel
Label from Morocco · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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