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
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Watermelon and Basil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR BAUME AP+M
200 ml · Label from France, Italy and Morocco · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Gel Lavant apaisant protecteur
750 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante
1 · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Huile Lavante AP+
1 L · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante Relipidante Anti-irritations
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Lait Relipidant Corps Anti-Dessechement 48h
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar surgras Douche-crème concentrée Anti-Dessèchement
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Syndet AP+
200ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Syndet Gel crème nettoyant anti-irritations
400 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Liquid Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
LIQUID CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Ombia
liquid hand soap
750 ml · Label from Denmark · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Aquarium Series
7.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Fresh Breeze
7.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Milk & Golden Honey
7.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Liquid Peptides
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Serum · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
LISCI CHERATINA Shampoo
200ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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