Can you use The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 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
- Night A: Retinol. Night B: Lactic Acid. Or use Lactic Acid in the morning and Retinol at night if your skin tolerates it.
- Start slowly (2-3 nights a week each) and moisturize.
- Daily sunscreen is essential with both.
Every active pairing checked
| Actives | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lactic Acid + Retinol | Yes, with timing | Yes, with timing. Use Retinol and Lactic Acid on alternating nights rather than together. |
| Hyaluronic Acid + Retinol | Yes | Yes. Hyaluronic acid is an easy, gentle partner for retinol. |
What's in each product
Key actives
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA
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.
- Kornhauser A, Coelho SG, Hearing VJ. Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010;3:135-142.
- Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: a key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012;4(3):253-258.
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