Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate is a pH adjuster used in skincare. It's found in 376 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Formula balancers
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)
376 products
Formula balancers
Best products with Sodium Citrate
Moisturisers
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See all eye care→Top products with Sodium Citrate
Watermelon Milk™ Peptide Cushion Cream Refillable Moisturizer for Dry Skin & Barrier Support
Vitamin C Brightening Korean Guava Toner Pads for Undereye & Cheeks
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
Ceramide Milky Essence for Full-Body Hydration
Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide
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
Mini Vitamin C Rapid Brightening Gift Set for Dark Spots
Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles
No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Hydration Multiplier Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum with Ceramides
Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots
The Vitamin C Serum
Smooth, Glow-Up & Go Set
Cryo Rubber™ Firming Peptide Face Mask
The Neck Serum - Firming Serum With 7.5% Peptide
Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Frequently asked questions
What does Sodium Citrate do in skincare?
Sodium Citrate is classified as "formula balancers" in skincare formulations. Formula balancers.
Is Sodium Citrate safe for sensitive skin?
Sodium Citrate 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 Sodium Citrate?
376 products in our database contain Sodium Citrate. The highest-rated is Glow Recipe Watermelon Milk™ Peptide Cushion Cream Refillable Moisturizer for Dry Skin & Barrier Support scoring 9.7/9.8.
Can I use Sodium Citrate 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.