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
Maelove
Super Smooth AHA + BHA Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Oars + Alps
Superfoliant Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
Texture Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
The Good Acids Pore Toner - Daily Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)
Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Travel Size ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Triple Berry Smoothing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Triple Correction Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Josie Maran
Triple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Philosophy
triple-acid brightening peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
True Botanicals facial
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Vitamin C Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Versed
Weekend Glow Overnight Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
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