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
Issue
Máscara de Nutrición
10 g · Label from Argentina and Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
40 g · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
10 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Mascarilla efecto lifting
Label from Spain · Lists formaldehyde releasers
Pantene
Mascarilla suave y liso
300 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Masque Cheveux Nutri-Reparateur
30 mlm · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Cien
masque cheveux regenerant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Masque nourrissant hair food banane
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Makeup by Mario
Master Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gemey Maybelline
Master precise Liquid eye-liner - Noir
1 stylo feutre · Label from France · Lists sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Krave Beauty
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Krave
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Cleanser · 120 mL · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Matcha Powder Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palladio
MATTE CREAM LIP COLOR
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maui Moisture
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Yves Rocher
Meadow Flower & Heather Shower Gel
50 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Medicated Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · 18.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Mello Jello Nourishing Lip Balm-Garnet
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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