Category
Active Combinations
62 entries
- Vitamin C + SPFa daytime pairing of an antioxidant serum worn under broad-spectrum sunscreen, often regarded as a cornerstone of morning skincare. Vitamin C helps neutralize free...
- Vitamin C + Niacinamidea combination of an antioxidant that brightens and supports collagen with a form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier and evens tone....
- Retinol + SPFthe practice of using a retinol product at night and broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day, considered a foundational anti-aging routine. Because retinol can increase...
- Retinol + Azelaic Acida pairing of a vitamin A derivative that accelerates cell turnover with a dicarboxylic acid that calms redness, targets pigment, and unclogs pores. Together...
- Retinol + Benzoyl Peroxidea pairing of a vitamin A derivative with benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient commonly used to target acne-causing bacteria. The two are sometimes used in...
- Retinol + BHAa combination of a renewing vitamin A derivative with a beta hydroxy acid, most commonly salicylic acid, an oil-soluble exfoliant that can penetrate pores....
- Retinol + AHAa pairing of a renewing vitamin A derivative with alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic or lactic acid, which exfoliate the skin's surface. Because...
- Retinol + Vitamin Ca combination of a vitamin A derivative used mainly at night with vitamin C, an antioxidant often used in the morning to brighten and...
- Retinol + Peptidesa pairing of a vitamin A derivative that supports cell turnover with peptides, short chains of amino acids that signal skin to support processes...
- Retinol + Ceramidesa combination of a renewing vitamin A derivative with ceramides, lipids that are naturally part of the skin's barrier and help it retain moisture....
- Retinol + Hyaluronic Acida combination of a renewing vitamin A derivative with hyaluronic acid, a humectant that binds water into the upper layers of skin. It is...
- Retinol + Niacinamidea pairing of a vitamin A derivative that supports cell turnover with niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that helps calm the skin and...
- Ingredients You Should Not Mixa guide to skincare combinations that can cause irritation or reduce effectiveness when used together in the same routine. Most "don't mix" rules are...
- How to Layer Active Ingredients Safelythe practice of combining potent skincare ingredients — like acids, retinoids, vitamin C and niacinamide — in a way that maximises benefit while minimising...
