Can you use PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash 4% Benzoyl Peroxide with The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane?
Yes, with timing
Use them at different times of day or on different nights.
Based on 2 active-ingredient pairings, listed below.
How to use them
- AM: benzoyl peroxide (a wash is gentler), moisturizer, sunscreen.
- PM: Retinol, then moisturizer.
- Start slowly if your skin is dry.
Every active pairing checked
| Actives | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl Peroxide + retinol | Yes, with timing | Yes, with timing. Use benzoyl peroxide in the morning and retinol at night. |
| Benzoyl Peroxide + squalane | Yes | Yes. Squalane and benzoyl peroxide can be used together. |
What's in each product
Key actives
PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
Actives read from each brand's published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder and 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.
- Mukherjee S, et al. Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety. Clin Interv Aging. 2006;1(4):327-348.
- Reynolds RV, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024;90(5):1006.e1-1006.e30.
- Matin T, Goodman MB. Benzoyl Peroxide. StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024.
- Fiume M, et al. Squalane and squalene. Int J Toxicol. 2023;42(3 Suppl):107S-109S.
- Huang ZR, Lin YK, Fang JY. Biological and pharmacological activities of squalene and related compounds: potential uses in cosmetic dermatology. Molecules. 2009;14(1):540-554.
- INCIDecoder. PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash 4% Benzoyl Peroxide: ingredient list.
- INCIDecoder. The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane: ingredient list.