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
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Multi-Bright Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Buttah Skin
Oil-Free Hyaluronic Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Renee Rouleau
Overnight Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Counter
Overnight Resurfacing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Gentle Retexturizing Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Hydrating Sleep Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Medicube
PDRN Pink Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ponds dramatic results
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Hanskin
Pore Cleansing Balm - AHA
Lists exfoliating acid
Biore
Pore Refining Bubbling Nose Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Prickly Pear & Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
100% Pure
Pumpkin Enzyme Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Ofra
Pumpkin Spice Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Algenist
Radiance Glow Refining Multi-Tasking Peel Pads
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Derma E
Radiance Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
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