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
Camille Rose
Clean Rinse Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Daily Glycolic Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Bubble
Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Diadermine
Démaquillant douceur yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dior
Diorsnow bloom perfect moist cushion
Lists exfoliating acid
Versed
Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
La roche-posay
Effaclar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Wella
Elements
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oreal Paris
Elivive Glycolic Gloss Gloss Combing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Nutri-gloss Luminizer Shampooing haute brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pestle & Mortar
Exfoliate
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Shield Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Pixi
Glow Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Facetheory
Glow-C Deep Resurfacing Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
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