CITRIC ACID
Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula.
Its role in a formula
On the ingredient label
The INCI name is CITRIC ACID. Our verified product labels also use: Citric Acid.
These functions are listed by COSMILE Europe. A formulation role describes why an ingredient is used; it does not establish a finished product's clinical results or the ingredient's concentration.
Products containing this ingredient
AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Niacinamide · Panthenol
Toner
AXIS-Y
Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water
Panthenol · Tranexamic Acid
Cleanser
AXIS-Y
Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream
Panthenol · Squalane
Moisturiser
AXIS-Y
Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser
Glycerin · Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleanser
AXIS-Y
Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam
Glycerin · Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleanser
AXIS-Y
TXA 2.5% Intensive Brightening Cream
Glycerin · Niacinamide
Moisturiser
AXIS-Y
TXA 3% Intensive Radiance Boosting Serum
Niacinamide · Glycerin
Serum
Beauty of Joseon
Glow Replenishing Rice Milk
Glycerin · Panthenol
Toner
Beauty of Joseon
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
Plum fruit water · Gel cleanser
Cleanser
Beauty of Joseon
Red Bean Water Gel
Glycerin · Panthenol
Moisturiser
COSRX
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Tea tree oil · Gel cleanser
Cleanser
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Pore Clarifying Deep Cleanser
Glycerin · Panthenol
Cleanser
SKIN1004
Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule
Azelaic Acid · Panthenol
Serum
SKIN1004
Centella Ampoule Foam
Glycerin · Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleanser
SKIN1004
Centella Teca Soothing Toner
Centella Asiatica Extract · Glycerin
Toner
SKIN1004
Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner
Glycerin · Niacinamide
Toner
SKIN1004
Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist
Centella Asiatica Extract · Glycerin
Toner
Sources
- COSMILE Europe / Cosmetics Europe: CITRIC ACIDChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00
















