Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Retinol and Vitamin C (LAA)?

Use with careUse these with care.

RetinolVitamin C (LAA)

Pure vitamin C and retinoids prefer different pH levels, so layered together they can be a little less effective and more irritating.

Do this: Keep vitamin C for mornings and the retinoid for evenings.

☀ Morning

Vitamin C (LAA)

☾ Evening

Retinol
RetinolWorth paying for
Efficacy9
Anti-aging9
Brightening4

Skip if: pregnancy, breastfeeding, very sensitive, compromised barrier

Not in pregnancy
Vitamin C (LAA)Worth paying for
Brightening10
Efficacy9
Anti-aging7

Skip if: very sensitive, rosacea

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

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