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Ingredients / Pyruvic Acid

Pyruvic Acid

Explained

Pyruvic acid is a colorless liquid used to mask the smell of other ingredients (usually ones with an unpleasant scent).

See all 48 products with Pyruvic Acid

What it does

Masking Obscuring or blocking

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Products with Pyruvic Acid

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Some By Mi
AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Serum
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Body Wash
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum
Origins
GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum
Serum
Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser
Banila Co
Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser
Face Cleanser
GLAMGLOW SUPERMUD® Charcoal Instant Treatment Mask
GLAMGLOW
SUPERMUD® Charcoal Instant Treatment Mask
Wash Off Mask
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta 2% BHA Breakout Solution
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Alpha Beta 2% BHA Breakout Solution
Facial Treatment
Esfolio 3HA Clear Toner
Esfolio
3HA Clear Toner
Toner
G9 Skin White In Milk Whipping Foam
G9 Skin
White In Milk Whipping Foam
Face Cleanser
PSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum
PSA SKIN
Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum
Serum
Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Clinique
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Exfoliator
glowiest Peekaboo AHA PHA Skin Perfecting Toner
glowiest
Peekaboo AHA PHA Skin Perfecting Toner
Toner
Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial
Allies of Skin
Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial
Night Moisturizer
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CosIng Data

CosIng ID 79232
INCI Name PYRUVIC ACID
EC #  204-824-3
All Functions Masking
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