Can I use Malic Acid with Retinol?

Use with care
Malic Acid and Retinol are both potent actives that increase cell turnover or lower skin pH. Layering them in the same routine can over-exfoliate, compromise the skin barrier, and cause irritation. If you want both, use them on alternate days or at different times (one AM, one PM).
Malic AcidExfoliant
  • Exfoliates
  • Smooths texture
  • Helps even tone
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RetinolActive
  • Smooths fine lines
  • Improves texture
  • Helps with acne
  • Irritation and peeling
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Not for pregnancy
More about Retinol

Products with Malic Acid

Egg White Pore MaskMask
Skinfood
Egg White Pore Mask
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle SerumSerum
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Gommage Peeling GelTreatment
Rosette
Gommage Peeling Gel
Whitening Eye CreamEye Cream
Meishoku
Whitening Eye Cream
Lotion P50Toner
Biologique Recherche
Lotion P50

Products with Retinol

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EXMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX
Time Revolution Retinol 500 ShotAmpoule
Missha
Time Revolution Retinol 500 Shot
Triple Retinol Repair SerumSerum
Some By Mi
Triple Retinol Repair Serum
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum EXSerum
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum EX
Retinol Cica Repair AmpouleAmpoule
Innisfree
Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule
Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5XAmpoule
Missha
Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5X