Glycolic Acid CleanserWe check the ingredient list so you don't have to.
Every product on this site has been verified for glycolic acid content — percentage, formulation type, and who it's actually for. No sponsored picks. No vague "dermatologist-approved" claims without receipts.
Where Should You Start?
New to glycolic acid?
Start with the percentage guide to understand what concentration your skin can handle, then read the sensitive skin guide if you're nervous about irritation.
Looking for a product?
Each product guide covers one format — cleansers, toners, serums, creams, lotions, pads, peels and body wash — with the concentration of every pick.
Comparing acids?
Not sure whether glycolic acid is the right choice over retinol, salicylic acid, or another active? Our comparison guides break down when each ingredient wins.
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Products, by type
Every product on these pages was checked for glycolic acid in the ingredient list. Each guide gives the label percentage, whether it is a pure glycolic formula or a blend, the brand's published pH where there is one, and who it suits. See the section.
Glycolic acid cleansers
Label strength on our list: 3.4% to 10%.
Glycolic acid body washes
Label strength on our list: 5% to 15%.
Glycolic acid toners
Label strength on our list: 3.5% to 10%.
Glycolic acid serums
Label strength on our list: 5% to 15%.
Glycolic acid face creams
Label strength on our list: 10% to 20%.
Glycolic acid body lotions
Label strength on our list: 10% to 20%.
Glycolic acid pads
Label strength on our list: 5% to 35%.
At-home glycolic acid peels
Label strength on our list: 10% to 50%.
Skin concerns and body areas
What glycolic acid can and cannot do for specific concerns, and how much acid each part of the body needs. See the section.
Using it safely
How to apply it, how often, in what order, and what to watch for. See the section.
Ingredient comparisons
When glycolic acid is the better choice, when another ingredient wins, and what the sources say about using both. See the section.