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’Oreal Men Expert
L’Oreal Men Expert, Hydra Energetic Wake-up Effect Face Wash, 100 ml
100 ml · Label from Ireland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
520 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’ORÉAL Professionnel LISS UNLIMITED
250ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl GlucoBoost
250 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Solar Sublime
250 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oreal replumping purifying gel wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay - Cicaplast Mains
100 ml, 98 g · Label from France · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-posay Eau Micellaire Physiologique. Fl-pompe
750ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
200 ml · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Toja
La Toja Gel de ducha Aloe avera
600ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Speed Stick
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Unscented Antiperspirant
70 g · Label from Canada · Lists silicones
Cien
lait autobronzant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Lait corps hydratant nourrissant
0.25 l · Label from France, Portugal and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Lait corps hydratant surdoux à la crème de talc
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Lait corps parfumé Orange confite & Amande
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait crème nourrissant
400 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de miel et de lait d’avoine
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de pêche et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits vanille et de lait d’avoine
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de Douche Aux Protéines de Lait
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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