Humectant ingredient

Glycine

The simplest amino acid, used as a humectant that supports the skin's natural moisturizing factor.

Also known as: aminoacetic acid

humectantamino-acid

Benefits

  • Attracts and retains moisture
  • Supports the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF)

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategoryHumectant
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 39 products
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Products with Glycine

Hydr8 B5 IntenseSerum
Medik8
Hydr8 B5 Intense
Reedle Shot 100Serum
VT Cosmetics
Reedle Shot 100
Cica Daily Soothing MaskMask
VT
Cica Daily Soothing Mask
Glowy Makeup SerumSerum
Laneige
Glowy Makeup Serum
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster SerumSerum
COSRX
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
Age Focus Prime Double Effect AmpouleAmpoule
Isa Knox
Age Focus Prime Double Effect Ampoule