Ingredient · dataset v56
Hyaluronic Acid and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A water-binding sugar chain with zero fat content.
Its salt, sodium hyaluronate, is the same verdict.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Humectant
Also listed as
Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronic Acid, Na Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Checked products with this ingredient (19)
Product types: Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Sunscreens, Toners
Micellar waters (3)
- Eucerin Face Gentle Cleansing Hydrating Micellar Water 13.5 oz
- Torriden Dive-In Cleansing Water 400 ml
- COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 400 ml
Moisturizers (7)
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
- Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel 50 ml
- Almond Clear 2-in-1 Hydrating Gel 4 oz
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Ice Soothing Gel 150 ml
- S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Serums & Treatments (4)
- COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
- Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 100 ml
- SVR [B3] Essence Hydra 150 ml
- SVR [B3] Ampoule Hydra 30 ml
Sunscreens (1)
Toners (4)
- COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
- Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner 200 ml
- Torriden Dive In Toner 300 ml
- Skin1004 Centella Toning Toner 210 ml
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 Hyaluronic Acid trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A water-binding sugar chain with zero fat content.
Does Hyaluronic Acid feed Malassezia?
No known link: Hyaluronic Acid 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 Hyaluronic Acid →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.