Malic Acid
Malic Acid is a buffering ingredient. It’s in 56 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, cleanser and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Malic acid: used to hold the pH steady.
What it does
Contains Malic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35136, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Malic Acid
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
REVLON
660 DIVINE
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sachajuan
BIOSHIELD SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
Blue Moon Clean Rinse Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance 2-in-1 Instant Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Brightening Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Brilliant Brunette Soin démêlant nutrition protection couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
The Ordinary
Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Camille Rose
Clean Rinse Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Huggies
Everyday
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
John Frieda
Frizz Ease
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Shampooing lisse idéal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dm
Fuss Vital-Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Dermalogica
Golden Hour Hydrating SPF30 Stick
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
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