# Glycolic acid and ferulic acid Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-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. Work well together Use them in the same routine, applying [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid) first and [ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid) right after, because antioxidants protect freshly exfoliated skin. Glycolic acid gently clears away dead skin cells, while ferulic acid defends against daily environmental stress. If your skin feels sensitive, try a lower strength or wait a few minutes between steps. - [All about glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid) - [All about ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid) ### [Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid) products - [The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/the-ordinary/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0GK8JLTSS?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-night-cream/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [AED 129.48 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B00027DMI8?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/first-aid-beauty/kp-bump-eraser-body-scrub/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [AED 99.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B095Z7HQP3?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/first-aid-beauty/facial-radiance-pads/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 89.21 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0G8TPX5DR?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/murad/rapid-dark-spot-correcting-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [AED 329.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B08KR79NBR?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/skinbetter-science/alpharet-overnight-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit - [St. Ives Apricot Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/st-ives/apricot-scrub/for/dry-skin) — Average fit - [COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/cosrx/aha-bha-clarifying-treatment-toner/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 28.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B073P6BPF5?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/dr-dennis-gross/alpha-beta-universal-daily-peel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 397.98 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0CSKS5X7X?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 120.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B07MVYKLXT?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/good-molecules/overnight-exfoliating-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 44.50 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B08TMDRF1L?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/cerave/skin-renewing-nightly-exfoliating-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit ### [Ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid) products - [Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/mad-hippie/vitamin-c-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [AED 139.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B00DKF7XPW?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/skinceuticals/phloretin-cf/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [AED 710.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B07HCX9ZYB?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/paula-s-choice/c15-super-booster/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [AED 383.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B00EYVSOKY?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/skinceuticals/silymarin-cf/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 715.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B074L4K72F?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [NATURIUM Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/naturium/multi-peptide-advanced-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [AED 98.82 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0CQTSM65J?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/drunk-elephant/c-firmatm-fresh-day-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [AED 339.71 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B00L87WZCU?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [SkinCeuticals Serum 10](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/skinceuticals/serum-10/for/dry-skin) — High fit - [Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/perricone-md/vitamin-c-ester-brightening-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [AED 226.25 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B07GVS3XT3?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Seoul Ceuticals Day Glow Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/seoul-ceuticals/day-glow-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [AED 87.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B072K1LNNY?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/skinceuticals/aox-eye-gel/for/mature-skin) — High fit - [Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/drunk-elephant/bouncy-brightfacial/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [True Botanicals Vitamin C Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/true-botanicals/vitamin-c-booster/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 491.33 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B08HZDVYHC?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Can you use glycolic acid and ferulic acid together? Yes, you can use [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid) together because antioxidants like ferulic acid help protect exfoliated skin from oxidative stress. You can find them both in Dr. Dennis Gross [Advanced Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/retinol) + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum) and Advanced Clinicals [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/vitamin-c) Anti Aging Serum. ### Which goes first, glycolic acid or ferulic acid? Glycolic acid should be applied first for exfoliation, followed by ferulic acid in a neutralizing or recovery step to help protect the skin from oxidative stress. ### Are glycolic acid and ferulic acid good for sensitive skin? Glycolic acid and ferulic acid work well together because antioxidants help neutralize oxidative stress after exfoliation. Lovi gives this combination a High fit rating for all skin types, especially photoaged. ## Research on glycolic acid and ferulic acid - [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008 - [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008 - [Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548170/) Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 - [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025 ## Other combinations - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-benzoyl-peroxide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinol) - Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-niacinamide) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-sodium-lactate) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and tromethamine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tromethamine) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and betaine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-betaine) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-glycerin) - Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-bio-placenta-peptides) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and carnosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-carnosine) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hexapeptide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Keep them apart: [Adapalene and glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/adapalene-and-glycolic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-pro-retinol) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinal) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinoid-blend) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tretinoin) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gluconolactone) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and cholesterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-cholesterol) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lauric-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-linoleic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and arginine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-arginine) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gaba) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and silk amino acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-silk-amino-acids) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and taurine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-taurine) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-theanine) - Work well together: [Vitamin C and ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-ferulic-acid) - Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-ferulic-acid) - Work well together: [Ferulic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-citric-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-vitamin-e) - Work well together: [Ferulic acid and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-lactic-acid) - Work well together: [Ferulic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-azelaic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-salicylic-acid) - Work well together: [Ferulic acid and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-niacinamide) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-bisabolol) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-panthenol) ## 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. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid (this page)