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
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Melt For You Moisturizing Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Meltaway Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid
Catrice
Melted Sun Cream Bronzer
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dove
Men + Care Zero 48Hrs
Label from Australia · Lists fragrance
Nivea
MEN AGE DEFENSE ADVANCED SERUM
Serum · 1 mL · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Deliplus
Men care regen skin, cream phytoproteoglycanos
50 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Men Expert Carbon Clean Duschgel 5in1
400ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lóreal Paris
Men Expert Cool Power
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Pure Power Gel Ultra-Purifiant Anti-Spots
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN MAXIMUM HYDRATION FACE WASH
Cleanser · 5 mL · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Men Power Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
MEN Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Face Wash
Cleanser · 5.1 mL · Lists coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Men Shampoo Fortificante
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
330 ml · Label from Bulgaria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Men’s Charcoal 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · 12.6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Citrus Rush 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
Body wash · 3oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Smarty pants
Men’s Multi & Omegas
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lavilin
Men’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Youthfull Revitalize For Fine, Thin Hair Men’s Shampoo and Conditioner with Bamboo Extract + Biotin
Shampoo · 20.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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