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
L’Oréal
Fructis Force Ultime
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Fructis Fuerza y Brillo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis hair food banana
70 · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Fructis Hair Food Banana
390 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair 3 Huiles
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair Intense
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Prachtauffüller Föhn-Pracht
Conditioner · 150 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant anti pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Color Resist
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Hydra Liss 72H
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Matière & Densité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Pure Volume
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Vita Boost Fresh
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Vita Boost Shine
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Super Masque
2 * 15 ml (30 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented 2nd Skin Concealer
Concealer · 0.17 fl oz / 5 ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Long Last Concealer with Super Fruits
Concealer · 0.105 oz / 3 g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Pomegranate Oil Moisturizing Lipstick
Lip · 0.15 oz / 4.5 g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves rocher
Fruits noirs crème mains
30 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Native
Full & Thick 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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