Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,879 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Shea moisture
Evolution of smooth shea better 24H moisture body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Facial Pads with Witch Hazel
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Toner with Witch Hazel
Toner · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Express finish shock control 19 Rose doux
10ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Zendium
Extra Fresh
15ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance
Dove
Extra Fresh 48H
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Le Petit Marseilliais
Extra Gentle Coconut Shower and Bath Cream
Body wash · 650 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Extra Gentle Daily Scrub
Exfoliant · 6oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Redken
Extreme Shampoo
300 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Bliss
Eye Do All Things Hydrating & Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Fa
Fa kids
250ml · Label from Slovakia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fa
Fa Men Black Moon Piment Rouge
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fa
Fa Men speedster energisant shampoing douche
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Facestudio Master Conceal
Concealer · Lists silicones
Native
Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 12.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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