What can you mix with moisturizer?
Ingredient profile
Other (product type, device or habit) · best used AM or PMWhat can you mix with moisturizer? Use tretinoin at a different time of day or on different nights. 1 more pairing needs care; each pair below says why.
A moisturizer restores water and lipids in the skin.
Mixes freely14
Needs timing1
Needs care1
Not together0
What not to mix with moisturizer
Mixes with care
Mixes freely
- RetinolYes
- AdapaleneYes
- Vitamin CYes
- NiacinamideYes
- Glycolic AcidYes
- Lactic AcidYes
- Salicylic AcidYes
- Benzoyl PeroxideYes
- Azelaic AcidYes
- Hyaluronic AcidYes
- PeptidesYes
- SunscreenYes
- Mandelic AcidYes
- Snail MucinYes
Sources
- Tempark T, Shem A, Lueangarun S. Efficacy of ceramides and niacinamide-containing moisturizer versus hydrophilic cream in combination with topical anti-acne treatment in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a split face, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024;23(5):1758-1765.
- Reynolds RV, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024;90(5):1006.e1-1006.e30.
- Martin B, et al. Chemical stability of adapalene and tretinoin when combined with benzoyl peroxide in presence and in absence of visible light and ultraviolet radiation. Br J Dermatol. 1998;139 Suppl 52:8-11.