# Azelaic acid and mandelic acid Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-mandelic-acid The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates. Keep them apart Use them on alternate nights because combining them can cause too much peeling. Both ingredients exfoliate the skin deeply, which can lead to irritation and redness when mixed together. To prevent this, a shopper can switch to a lower concentration or space the applications further apart. - [All about azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid) - [All about mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid) ### [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid) products - [The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/the-ordinary/azelaic-acid-suspension-10/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [AED 135.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B09MNRR5QS?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/paula-s-choice/10-azelaic-acid-booster/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [AED 210.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B00V4PNAI4?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Topicals Faded Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/topicals/faded-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 177.50 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B09V9QRHCD?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [NATURIUM Azelaic Topical Acid 10%](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/naturium/azelaic-topical-acid-10/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 104.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B086Z6T13D?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Musely The Spot Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/musely/the-spot-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit - [Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/topicals/faded-brightening-and-clearing-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/bioderma/pigmentbio-sensitive-areas/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Peach Slices Redness Relief Azelaic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/peach-slices/redness-relief-azelaic-acid-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [AED 62.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0D2QPWNVG?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Finacea Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/finacea/gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [NATURIUM Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/naturium/niacinamide-cleansing-gelee-3/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [NATURIUM Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/naturium/azelaic-acid-emulsion-10/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [AED 81.38 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0949V2SN2?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [StriVectin Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/strivectin/daily-reveal-exfoliating-pads/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [AED 177.43 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B089TPYFX3?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ### [Mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid) products - [The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/the-ordinary/mandelic-acid-10-ha/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit - [Nécessaire The Body Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/necessaire/the-body-retinol/for/dark-spots) — Average fit - [Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/good-molecules/mandelic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 60.98 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0D6TWLB6T?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/glamglow/supermud-clearing-treatment/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [AED 157.14 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B01MT9MPTX?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/dermalogica/powerbright-dark-spot-peel/for/oily-skin) — Average fit - [Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Clearing Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/sofie-pavitt-face/mandelic-clearing-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/cetaphil/gentle-exfoliating-sa-lotion/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [AED 88.43 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0CZDP1Q9H?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/skinceuticals/cell-cycle-catalyst/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit - [DIME TBT Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/dime/tbt-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit - [By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/by-wishtrend/mandelic-acid-5-skin-prep-water/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [AED 104.73 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B07MC4P4R8?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/haruharu-wonder/black-rice-triple-aha-gentle-cleansing-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [AED 36.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0CKVL9PGY?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/neutrogena/bright-boost-gel-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Can you use azelaic acid and mandelic acid together? No, you should keep [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid) and [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid) apart to avoid over-exfoliation and potential inflammation. Instead, alternate their use in your routine. ### Which goes first, azelaic acid or mandelic acid? Keep azelaic acid and mandelic acid apart in your routine because combining them may over-exfoliate your skin and lead to inflammation. Instead, alternate their use or buffer them with soothing actives. ### Are azelaic acid and mandelic acid good for sensitive skin? No, azelaic acid and mandelic acid should be kept apart because combining them may over-exfoliate and lead to inflammation. You should alternate their use or buffer them with soothing actives. ## Research on azelaic acid and mandelic acid - [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021 - [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024 - [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018 - [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023 ## Other combinations - Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Retinol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/retinol-and-mandelic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/niacinamide-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-sodium-lactate) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and tromethamine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-tromethamine) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and betaine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-betaine) - Work well together: [Glycerin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycerin-and-mandelic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Mandelic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Carnosine and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/carnosine-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Keep them apart: [Adapalene and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/adapalene-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate) - Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Retinal and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/retinal-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-retinoid-blend) - Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/tretinoin-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-gluconolactone) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and cholesterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-cholesterol) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-lauric-acid) - Work well together: [Linoleic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/linoleic-acid-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Work well together: [Arginine and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/arginine-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-gaba) - Work well together: [Silk amino acids and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Taurine and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/taurine-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-theanine) - Work well together: [Ferulic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Vitamin E and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and aha blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-citric-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-azelaic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-lactic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-salicylic-acid) - Work well together: [Allantoin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/allantoin-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Mandelic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-bisabolol) - Work well together: [Panthenol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/panthenol-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-bio-placenta-peptides) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-hexapeptide) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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