Ingredient Dictionary
Glycolic Acid글라이콜릭애씨드
An exfoliating active; AHAs follow MFDS use criteria.
Efficacy scores
Korea MFDS official info
Source: Korea MFDS Cosmetic Ingredient Information DB
Foreign listings are based on Korea MFDS public data collected in May 2026. Each country regulates differently, with limits, bans or labeling rules.
Products with this ingredient
Found in 41 products whose full ingredient list we verified. In full ingredient lists it usually sits around position 17. It is often paired with Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid and Gluconolactone. Most common in serums (7) and toners (6) among the products we checked. Tap a product to see its analysis and value dupes.
Verified dupes that share Glycolic Acid
Luxury–value pairs that both contain Glycolic Acid, matched by full ingredients.
Related ingredients
Efficacy scores summarize how an ingredient is generally used in cosmetics and are a reference only; real results vary by concentration and formulation. The grade (A/B/C) reflects the Korea MFDS usage basis (C means a regulated usage limit) and is a separate axis from the efficacy scores. Korea MFDS information is quoted from the public Cosmetic Ingredient Information DB. For sensitive skin, pregnancy or other special cases, please consult a professional.