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Can you use Glycolic Acid under makeup?

Does It Mix engine · with makeup

You usually don't need to: Glycolic Acid is a night-time step, so it's off your face by the time you do makeup. If you use it in the morning, let it absorb, then moisturizer and sunscreen before makeup.

Morning order

  1. Cleanse.
  2. Moisturizer.
  3. Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (let it set).
  4. Makeup.

See how to layer Glycolic Acid and the full layering order.

Sources

  1. Kornhauser A, Coelho SG, Hearing VJ. Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010;3:135-142.
  2. Kaidbey K, et al. Topical glycolic acid enhances photodamage by ultraviolet light. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2003;19(1):21-27.

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