Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid is a buffering ingredient. It’s in 169 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, cleanser and mask. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A small alpha-hydroxy acid originally from sugarcane. Loosens dead surface skin and adjusts pH.
What it does
Contains Glycolic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34147, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Glycolic Acid
Naturopathica
10% Glycolic Acid + Aloe Vera Resurfacing Pads
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Differin
Acne-Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
AHA + BHA Milk Serum
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tocobo
AHA BHA Lemon Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Naturium
AHA Exfoliating Mask 10%
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Obagi
AHA+PHA Smoothing Micro-Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
SKINTIFIC
Alaska Volcano Blackhead&Pore Deep Cleansing Clay Mask Stick
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
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
Peter Thomas Roth
Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Anti-Everything Solid Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Anua
Azelaic 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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