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
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
0.25 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Le Petit Marseillais
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Lait hydratant Réparateur & Soin
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · 250 mL · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Olaplex
LASHBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
LaSource hand therapy
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish 8HR Lip Liner
Lip · Lists parabens
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · 2oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Smoothing Gel
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Young Living
Lavender Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Catrice
Lazy Day All In One Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml fraicheur
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml soin
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Le Chat
Le Chat Gel lavant Action antibactérienne au Romarin
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Le démaquillant express yeux
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Le Petit Marseilliais
Le Petit Marseillais Pamuk Sütü Sıvı Sabun
500 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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