Ingredient · dataset v56
Glycerin and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A simple humectant, not a fatty-acid substrate; lab media use it only as backup carbon, never as the meal.
Humectant, not a malassezia substrate; commonly over-flagged elsewhere.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Humectant
Also listed as
Glycerol, Glycerine, Vegetable Glycerin
Checked products with this ingredient (52)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Body care, Cleansers, Hair care, Masks, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Shampoos, Toners
Antifungal treatments (7)
- Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo (Pyrithione Zinc 2%)
- PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash (Benzoyl Peroxide 4%)
- PanOxyl Acne Treatment Bar (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%)
- DermaHarmony 10% Sulfur + 3% Salicylic Acid Bar Soap
- Touch Acne Treatment Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)
- Dr. Song 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Advanced Acne Gel
- Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask 4.2 oz
Body care (6)
- Vanicream Gentle Body Wash
- Tower 28 SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash Treatment 8.4 oz
- Medix 5.5 Glycolic + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 15 oz
- Makari Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Niacinamide Body Wash 15 oz
- SEEN Body Wash Fragrance Free 10 fl oz
- CLn 2-in-1 Gentle Wash & Shampoo 8 fl oz
Cleansers (5)
- Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
- Avene Cleansing Foam
- Simple Water Boost Micellar Facial Gel Wash
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance-Free 16 oz
- SVR Sebiaclear Foaming Gel 400 ml
Hair care (2)
Masks (1)
Micellar waters (6)
- Eucerin Face Gentle Cleansing Hydrating Micellar Water 13.5 oz
- Avene Micellar Cleansing Water 3-in-1 200 ml
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Salicylic Acid 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Water + Glycerin 13.5 fl oz
Moisturizers (10)
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide
- Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
- Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
- Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel 50 ml
- Almond Clear 2-in-1 Hydrating Gel 4 oz
- Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station Gel-Cream 50 ml
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Ice Soothing Gel 150 ml
- S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Serums & Treatments (8)
- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
- Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica 100 Ampoule
- COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
- IUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 30 ml
- Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 10% 30 ml
- SVR [B3] Essence Hydra 150 ml
- SVR [B3] Ampoule Hydra 30 ml
Shampoos (4)
- Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash
- Exederm Eczema Care Daily Shampoo 8 oz
- K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo 8.5 oz
- VERB Dandruff Shampoo 3% Salicylic Acid 8 oz
Toners (3)
Related humectant
- 2,3-Butanediol — No known trigger
- Allantoin — No known trigger
- Alpha-Glucan — No known trigger
- Beta-Glucan — No known trigger
- Betaine — No known trigger
- Decylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone — No known trigger
- Diglycerin — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Glycerin trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A simple humectant, not a fatty-acid substrate; lab media use it only as backup carbon, never as the meal.
Does Glycerin feed Malassezia?
No known link: Glycerin is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Glycerin →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.