Ingredient pairing
Can you mix Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinal?
ClashThese clash.
Benzoyl peroxide can break most retinoids down, and together they often over-irritate, so you can lose the retinoid and gain redness.
Do this: Use them at different times: the retinoid at night, benzoyl peroxide in the morning.
☀ Morning
Benzoyl Peroxide☾ Evening
RetinalBenzoyl PeroxideWorth paying for
Skip if: very sensitive, compromised barrier, pregnancy
Ask your doctor in pregnancyRetinalWorth paying for
Skip if: pregnancy, breastfeeding, very sensitive, compromised barrier
Not in pregnancyGeneral guidance, not medical advice. When in doubt, introduce one product at a time.