Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Adapalene and Lactobionic Acid?

Q: Can you mix Adapalene and Lactobionic Acid?

These clash. Retinoids and exfoliants both speed up cell turnover, so together they tend to stack irritation and can wear down your barrier. Use them on alternate nights rather than the same evening.

ClashThese clash.

Adapalene Lactobionic Acid

Retinoids and exfoliants both speed up cell turnover, so together they tend to stack irritation and can wear down your barrier.

Do this: Use them on alternate nights rather than the same evening.

☀ Morning

Nothing here

☾ Evening

AdapaleneLactobionic Acid

Use on alternate nights, not the same evening.

AdapaleneWorth paying for

Acne10

Efficacy9

Anti-aging7

Skip if: pregnancy, breastfeeding, very sensitive

Not in pregnancy

Lactobionic AcidSolid and proven

Hydration10

Efficacy8

Barrier8

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General guidance, not medical advice. When in doubt, introduce one product at a time.