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
Honest Beauty
Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fa
magic Oil Pinker Jasmin
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
Magic Soap Baby Unscented
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Nivea
MagicBar
75 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Magno
magno rosé ÉLÉGANT
550ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Bliss
Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · 50ML · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Mango Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Mango Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Mangue coriandre - bain douche énergie
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
mani moisturizer strength and anti breakage agave conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · 0.35 oz / 10 g · Lists fragrance allergens
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · 295 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Marshmallow & Warm Vanilla Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
MARSHMALLOWS Perfume Mist
Fragrance · 8.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Marvis
Marvis Black Forest
Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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