Can you use The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% with The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane?
Yes, with care
They can work together, but build up slowly.
Based on 2 active-ingredient pairings, listed below.
How to use them
- Easiest: azelaic acid in the morning, retinoid at night.
- Moisturize and wear daily sunscreen.
Every active pairing checked
| Actives | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Azelaic Acid + Retinol | Yes, with care | Yes, with care. Retinol and azelaic acid can be used together, often at different times. |
| Vitamin E + Retinol | Yes | Yes. Vitamin E is a good partner for Retinol. |
What's in each product
Key actives
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Actives read from the published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder). Formulas change; check your bottle.
Key actives
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
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.
- The multiple uses of azelaic acid in dermatology: mechanism of action, preparations, and potential therapeutic applications. Postepy Dermatol Alergol. 2023.
- Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020;5:CD011368.
- Keen MA, Hassan I. Vitamin E in dermatology. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2016;7(4):311-315.
DM
Reviewed by the Does It Mix editorial team
Last reviewed . Product verdicts combine our ingredient-pair verdicts for each product's key actives. We are not affiliated with these brands. Methodology.