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
Pantene
Hydration sos
150 ml · Label from Greece · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COSRX
Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Peach & Lily
Hydrobubble Deep Foam Cleanser for Oily Skin
Cleanser · 100ML · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Hydrodew Vegan Mucin Barrier Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Palmolive
Hygiene - Plus (sensitive)
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Hygiene Plus Kitchen Handwash
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · 2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Baby Dove
Hypoallergenic Wash
Label from outside the U.S. · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Innersense
I Create Curl Memory
Hair styling · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Innersense
I Create Definition
Hair styling · 6oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Innersense
I Create Lift Volumizing Foam
Hair styling · 6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
I create volume
10 fluid ounces · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Vichy
Idéalia - Sérum activateur d’éclat
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
15ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Orkla
idomin
100g · Label from Sweden · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutro Roberts
idratante con glicerina naturale
300mL · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Illuminating Shampoo with Moroccan Argan & Camellia Oils
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kjaer Weis
Im-Possible Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Palladio
IMMORTAL KAJAL LASTING CREAM EYELINER
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ACURE
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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