- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Humectant
- INCI name
- Glycerin
- Also listed as
- Glycerol, Glycerine
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Glycerin scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, and it is fungal-acne safe too. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Glycerin
- CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
- CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
- CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum
- Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ In-Vivo Tested Sunscreen
- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
- CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
- Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
- Dot & Key Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ With New-Age UV Filters
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF50+
- Mamaearth Vitamin C Face Wash with Vitamin C and Turmeric for Skin Illumination
- Minimalist Ceramides 0.3% + Madecassoside Moisturizer
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Cleanser
- Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer
- Minimalist Vitamin C 10% Face Serum
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel with Signature Fragrance
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
- Plum Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash For Oily & Acne-Prone Skin
- Re'equil Oxybenzone & OMC Free Sunscreen
- The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel
- The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
- The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
- Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
- Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
- Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream
- Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer
- Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)
- Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
- Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station
- Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief
- La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
- Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry)
- Malezia 5% Urea Moisturizer
- PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
- Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream
- Round Lab Soybean Nourishing Cream
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream
- Summer Fridays Pink Dew Gel Cleanser
- Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Daily Gel-Cream
- Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glycerin comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Glycerin has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. The most common skincare humectant. It is non-comedogenic and fungal-acne safe.
Is Glycerin safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Glycerin is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Glycerin cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Glycerin?
On labels it can also appear as Glycerol or Glycerine.