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 22, 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
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Yves Rocher
Accord Chic : Secrets d’Essences
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Typology
Acide polyglutamique 3% + Extrait d’algue rouge
Lists fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Acne Biotic Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Acne Clear Serum Body Wash with clearing Salicylic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Acne Pads with Salicylic Acid: 2% BHA Toner Pads
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Acne Serum to Treat and Prevent Blemishes
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fructis
Acondicionador Hair Food Aguacate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Gel douche Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Active Moist
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Active Start Body hair face revitalising
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Treatment Essence
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Adidas Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Advance Techniques Intense Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Advanced Daily Defense Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Advanced Hair Series Pure Care Sublime Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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