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
Acure
Brightening Cleansing Gel with Pomegranate & Superfruits
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Brightening Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Essence
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Meyer Lemon + Vitamin C Creamy Cleanser
Cleanser · 6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brightening Micro Powder Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Night Cream with Chlorella & Argan Oil
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Acure
Brightening Skin Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Brillance
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
1 application · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · 33.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · 750ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Pai
British Summer Time | Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pai
British Summer Time Glow SPF 30 Illuminating Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Bronze Effect Lait nourrissant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
1 · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Olaplex
BROWBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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