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
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
LOVE POM Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Dove
Love Your Lasting Length Long and Strong Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Sulfate-Free Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Low ShamPoo
200ml · Label from France and Iran · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · 16 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Mask
Conditioner · 6 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Alpine Tea Tree
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Aspen Air
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - California Coast
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Fresh Ocean Splash
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Mandarin Woods
Body wash · 13.5 Fl. Oz. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Lynx
Lynx Black Body Wash
225ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Ma/my Purecalmille
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Maca Root & Aloe Fresh Kick Deodorant
Deodorant · 75g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
madame glamour
75ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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