# Citric acid and triple peptide blend

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada.

Keep them apart

Use them at different times of day with the acid first, because the acid ruins the peptide. The acid is too sour for the peptide and ruins its helpful powers. You can use one in the morning and the other at night to fix this.

- [All about citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid)
- [All about triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend)

### [Citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid) products

- [The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/the-ordinary/salicylic-acid-2-solution/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [CA$8.69 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CJ6M78DP?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented)](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-bronner-s/pure-castile-liquid-soap-baby-unscented/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/thayers/hydrating-milky-toner/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [CA$17.98 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BQCRH6D8?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/seven-minerals/organic-aloe-vera-gel/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/blemish-age-defense/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/naturie/hatomugi-skin-conditioner/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [E45 Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/e45/cream/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [CA$33.35 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B014DD9CSA?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [NATURIUM BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/naturium/bha-liquid-exfoliant-2/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$25.65 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B011U9M3MW?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-sam-s/flawless-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/kiehl-s/calendula-deep-cleansing-foaming-face-wash/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$53.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00O19W9UA?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Neutrogena Hydro Boost Micellar Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/neutrogena/hydro-boost-micellar-water/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [CA$27.36 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07N7HFJ59?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Garnier SkinActive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/garnier-skinactive/blackhead-eliminating-scrub/for/oily-skin) — Low fit — [CA$21.52 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IWNPTD0?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend) products

- [Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/drunk-elephant/a-passioni-retinol-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [CA$100.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/drunk-elephant-a-passioni-retinol-cream/p/BB_812343032392?variantCode=812343032392)

## Questions and answers

### Can you use citric acid and triple peptide blend together?

Keep [citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid) and [triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend) apart because the low-pH environment of citric acid may destabilize peptide bonds and reduce their bioactivity. Use them in separate steps or routines, such as AM and PM separation.

### Which goes first, citric acid or triple peptide blend?

Keep citric acid and triple peptide blend apart in your routine because the low pH of citric acid may destabilize the peptide bonds and reduce their effectiveness. Use them in separate steps or routines, such as applying acids and peptides at different times of day.

### Are citric acid and triple peptide blend good for sensitive skin?

Citric acid and triple peptide blend should be kept apart in your routine because the low-pH acid can destabilize the peptides and reduce their bioactivity. This separation is especially important for sensitive skin to avoid irritation from low-pH overlap.

## Research on citric acid and triple peptide blend

- [Anti-Wrinkle Benefits of Peptides Complex Stimulating Skin Basement Membrane Proteins Expression](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31861912/) Triple peptide blend · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Triple peptide blend · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) Citric acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Synergistic action of a triple peptide complex on an essential extra-cellular matrix protein exhibits significant anti-aging benefits](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20618556/) Triple peptide blend · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment of acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23545907/) Citric acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013

## Other combinations

- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol-and-citric-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/niacinamide-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Sodium lactate and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/sodium-lactate-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and tromethamine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-tromethamine)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/adapalene-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinal-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tretinoin-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin A and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-a-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Liposome and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/liposome-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Microcapsule and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/microcapsule-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Betaine and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/betaine-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Betaine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/betaine-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin-and-citric-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Hyaluronic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/niacinamide-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/panthenol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Bakuchiol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bakuchiol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Arginine and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/arginine-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Triple peptide blend and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Taurine and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/taurine-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Triple peptide blend and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend-and-theanine)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Carnosine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/carnosine-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Collagen peptide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Copper peptide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/copper-peptide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Coenzyme Q10 and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/coenzyme-q10-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Green tea and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/green-tea-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/adapalene-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinal-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tretinoin-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Beta-sitosterol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/beta-sitosterol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Ceramide-building complex and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/ceramide-building-complex-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/cholesterol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Phytosphingosine and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/phytosphingosine-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Phytosterol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/phytosterol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Squalene and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/squalene-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Tri-ceramide complex and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Gluconolactone and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/gluconolactone-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Lactobionic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/lactobionic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/cholesterol-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Linoleic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/linoleic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Arginine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/arginine-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Taurine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/taurine-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-theanine)
- Keep them apart: [Triple peptide blend and baking soda](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend-and-baking-soda)
- Keep them apart: [Bleach and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bleach-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Potassium hydroxide and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/potassium-hydroxide-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Behenyl alcohol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/behenyl-alcohol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Isopropyl alcohol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/isopropyl-alcohol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Ferulic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Copper and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/copper-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/allantoin-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-bisabolol)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/panthenol-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Magnesium and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/magnesium-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/zinc-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc sulfate and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/zinc-sulfate-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Protease and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/protease-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Superoxide dismutase and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase-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).

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