Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a pH adjuster — adjusts formula pH (also mild exfoliant). It's found in 1569 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Adjusts formula pH (also mild exfoliant)
Who it's best for
A formula support ingredient that ensures product stability.
- Keeps the product at the right pH for both efficacy and skin compatibility
- Not something you choose — but important for the formula to work
- Generally present at very low concentrations and well-tolerated
Works well with
- +Works on your skin(active)
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
1569 products
Formula balancers
Best products with Citric Acid
Moisturisers
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See all toners→Top products with Citric Acid
The Littles 8.0
DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream
Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
Watermelon Milk™ Peptide Cushion Cream Refillable Moisturizer for Dry Skin & Barrier Support
Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
Vitamin C Brightening Korean Guava Toner Pads for Undereye & Cheeks
TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
Ceramide Milky Essence for Full-Body Hydration
Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support
LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads for Hydration and Gentle Exfoliation
PDRN Repair + Soothe Korean Prickly Pear Toner Pads for Skin Barrier Repair
Vitamin C Lactic Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Mini Vitamin C Rapid Brightening Gift Set for Dark Spots
Real Deep Mask Gift Set - 4 Masks for Pore Care, Hydration, Calming and Dark Spot Treatment
Frequently asked questions
What does Citric Acid do in skincare?
Adjusts formula pH (also mild exfoliant)
Is Citric Acid safe for sensitive skin?
Citric Acid is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Citric Acid?
1569 products in our database contain Citric Acid. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Citric Acid every day?
pH adjusters are present at minimal concentrations and are part of daily product use. They are not a concern for any skin type.