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
Expert Collection
Advanced keratin repair Shampooing complexe triple-actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Advanced Rebound Bioglow Zombie Cream™
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
OSEA
Advanced Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Advanced Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Lubriderm
Advanced Therapy Lotion
Lists fragrance, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Adventure anti-perspirant/anti-transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
After Shave Balm ultra sensitive
Lists drying alcohol
Adidas
After sport Body hair face 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lalin sun
After sun care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Age Defense Instant Hydrating Face Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Instant Rejuvenate & Firm Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Age Reversal Eye Complex
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
AgeDefy
AgeDefy Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
AgeDefy
AgeDefy soin après-shampoing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Agua micelar
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mad Hippie
AHA + BHA Milk Serum
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
AHA Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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