Can I use Glycolic Acid with Retinyl Palmitate?

Use with care
Glycolic Acid and Retinyl Palmitate can interfere with each other or compound irritation when applied together. Introduce them on alternate days, or separate them between your AM and PM routines, and patch-test before combining.
Glycolic AcidExfoliant
  • Smooths texture
  • Brightens
  • Fades surface pigmentation
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Irritation if overused
More about Glycolic Acid
  • Smooths fine lines
  • Supports cell turnover
  • Gentle retinoid
  • Can increase sun sensitivity — pair with daytime SPF
  • May cause mild irritation in sensitive skin; introduce gradually
More about Retinyl Palmitate

Products with Glycolic Acid

Glow Tonic Exfoliating TonerToner
Pixi
Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner
Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Toning LiquidExfoliant
Isntree
Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Toning Liquid
Egg White Pore MaskMask
Skinfood
Egg White Pore Mask
AHA 7 Whitehead Power LiquidExfoliant
COSRX
AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle SerumSerum
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Original Wormwood Calming TonerToner
Fraijour
Original Wormwood Calming Toner

Products with Retinyl Palmitate

Soy Milk Isoflavone Wrinkle Eye CreamEye Cream
Sana Namerakahonpo
Soy Milk Isoflavone Wrinkle Eye Cream
Retinol Derivative EssenceSerum
Tunemakers
Retinol Derivative Essence
A313 Vitamin A PommadeTreatment
Pharma Développement
A313 Vitamin A Pommade
Renaissance Cleansing GelCleanser
OSKIA
Renaissance Cleansing Gel
Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED SerumSerum
No7
Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum
Nordic Bloom Anti-Wrinkle Firm Night MoisturizerTreatment
Lumene
Nordic Bloom Anti-Wrinkle Firm Night Moisturizer