Can you use COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid with COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream?
Yes, with timing
Use them at different times of day or on different nights.
Based on 6 active-ingredient pairings, listed below.
How to use them
- Gentlest option: salicylic acid cleanser in the morning, retinol at night.
- Or alternate nights between a leave-on BHA and retinol.
- Moisturize and use daily sunscreen.
Every active pairing checked
| Actives | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid + Retinol | Yes, with timing | Yes, with timing. Use Retinol and Salicylic Acid on alternating nights rather than together. |
| Niacinamide + Vitamin E | Yes | Yes. Niacinamide and Vitamin E can be used together. |
| Niacinamide + Retinol | Yes | Yes. Niacinamide is one of the best partners for retinol. |
| Salicylic Acid + Vitamin E | Yes | Yes. Salicylic Acid and Vitamin E can be used together. |
| Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E | Yes | Yes. Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E can be used together. |
| Hyaluronic Acid + Retinol | Yes | Yes. Hyaluronic acid is an easy, gentle partner for retinol. |
What's in each product
Key actives
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Actives read from the published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder). Formulas change; check your bottle.
Key actives
COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream
Actives read from the published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder). Formulas change; check your bottle.
Sources
- Kafi R, et al. Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol). Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(5):606-612.
- Kornhauser A, Coelho SG, Hearing VJ. Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010;3:135-142.
- Zaenglein AL, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2016;74(5):945-973.
- Bissett DL, et al. Niacinamide: a B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatol Surg. 2005;31(7 Pt 2):860-865.
- Keen MA, Hassan I. Vitamin E in dermatology. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2016;7(4):311-315.
- Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: a key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012;4(3):253-258.
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Reviewed by the Does It Mix editorial team
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