Category
Active Combinations
62 entries
- Ceramides + Niacinamidea barrier-focused pairing of ceramides, the lipids that hold the skin's protective layer together, with niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that supports the...
- Ceramides + Hyaluronic Acida barrier-supporting duo of ceramides, lipids that help hold skin cells together and prevent moisture loss, with hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws water...
- Peptides + Niacinamidea combination of peptides, short amino acid chains that signal skin-supporting functions, with niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier...
- Peptides + Vitamin Ca pairing of peptides, amino acid chains that signal skin to support firmness, with vitamin C, an antioxidant that brightens and helps protect against...
- Peptides + Hyaluronic Acida hydration-focused pairing of peptides, short chains of amino acids that signal skin to support processes like collagen production, with hyaluronic acid, a humectant...
- Benzoyl Peroxide + Adapalenea combination of benzoyl peroxide, an antibacterial agent that lowers acne-causing bacteria, with adapalene, a topical retinoid that normalizes skin cell turnover and keeps...
- Salicylic Acid + Benzoyl Peroxidea duo of salicylic acid, an oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid that exfoliates inside pores, and benzoyl peroxide, an antibacterial agent that reduces acne-causing bacteria....
- Azelaic Acid + Vitamin Ca pairing of azelaic acid, a dicarboxylic acid that targets uneven tone and blemishes, with vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps brighten and defend...
- Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acida blemish-focused pairing of azelaic acid, a naturally derived dicarboxylic acid, with salicylic acid, an oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid. Salicylic acid clears within the pores...
- Mandelic Acid + Niacinamidea gentle brightening pairing of mandelic acid, a large-molecule alpha-hydroxy acid, with vitamin B3. Mandelic acid exfoliates slowly and mildly, making it a good...
- Lactic Acid + Hyaluronic Acida balancing pairing of lactic acid, a gentle exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acid, with hyaluronic acid, a hydrating humectant that binds water. Lactic acid smooths and...
- Glycolic Acid + Salicylic Acida pairing of glycolic acid, a small-molecule alpha-hydroxy acid, with salicylic acid, an oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid. Glycolic acid resurfaces the skin's surface for a...
- BHA + PHAa combination of oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid with the milder, water-binding polyhydroxy acids. BHA works inside pores to clear congestion, while PHAs gently exfoliate the...
- AHA + PHAa pairing of alpha-hydroxy acids with polyhydroxy acids, a gentler class of exfoliating acids with larger molecules. AHAs deliver more noticeable surface exfoliation, while...
- AHA + BHAa combination of alpha-hydroxy acids, which are water-soluble surface exfoliants, with beta-hydroxy acid, which is oil-soluble and works inside pores. Used together, they address...
- Niacinamide + Peptidesa supportive, barrier-friendly pairing that combines vitamin B3 with short chains of amino acids used as signaling ingredients in skincare. Niacinamide helps reinforce the...
- Niacinamide + Azelaic Acida gentle yet multitasking duo that pairs vitamin B3 with a naturally derived dicarboxylic acid, commonly used to address uneven tone, redness, and blemishes....
- Niacinamide + Salicylic Acida pairing of a water-soluble vitamin B3 derivative with a beta-hydroxy acid, often used together to target excess oil, enlarged-looking pores, and breakouts. Niacinamide...
- Niacinamide + Hyaluronic Acida gentle, hydrating pairing of vitamin B3 with a water-binding humectant, suitable for most skin types. Niacinamide supports the barrier and evens tone, while...
- Niacinamide + Zinca pairing of vitamin B3 with zinc, often found together in formulas aimed at oily and blemish-prone skin. Niacinamide supports the barrier and evens...
- Vitamin C + AHA/BHAa pairing of an antioxidant with chemical exfoliants such as glycolic, lactic, or salicylic acid that resurface the skin. All are acidic and potent,...
- Vitamin C + Retinola combination of a daytime-favored antioxidant with a nighttime cell-renewal active, typically used at different times of day. Vitamin C supports brightening and antioxidant...
- Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid + Vitamin Ea well-studied antioxidant trio in which ferulic acid and vitamin E stabilize and enhance the performance of vitamin C. This combination is often cited...
- Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acida pairing of a brightening antioxidant with a humectant that draws water into the skin for added hydration. Vitamin C targets dullness and uneven...
