Succinic Acid
Succinic Acid is a buffering and masking ingredient. It’s in 12 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, serum and toner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Succinic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Succinic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79313, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as butanedioic acid.
Products that contain Succinic Acid
Dermalogica
Awaken Peptide Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Anua
Azelaic 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
children ibuprofen
Lists sulfates
Rael
Miracle Clear Clarifying Toner for Sensitive Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rael
Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rael
Miracle Clear Pore Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
RICH HYDRATION MASK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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