# Mandelic acid and granactive retinoid

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid

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

Keep them apart

Use [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid) and [granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid) on alternate nights to prevent skin irritation. Both ingredients speed up skin renewal, so using them together can cause redness, dryness, and peeling. The shopper can alternate nights or switch to a gentler product strength.

[Retinoids: a journey from the molecular structures and mechanisms of action to clinical uses in dermatology and adverse effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28318351/) [Why Topical Retinoids Are Mainstay of Therapy for Acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28585191/)

- [All about mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid)
- [All about granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid)

### [Mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid) products

- [The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/the-ordinary/mandelic-acid-10-ha/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [€8.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07BGJMNYL?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Nécessaire The Body Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/necessaire/the-body-retinol/for/dark-spots) — Average fit
- [Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/good-molecules/mandelic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/glamglow/supermud-clearing-treatment/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/dermalogica/powerbright-dark-spot-peel/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Clearing Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/sofie-pavitt-face/mandelic-clearing-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/cetaphil/gentle-exfoliating-sa-lotion/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [€15.59 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FFMYS55N?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/skinceuticals/cell-cycle-catalyst/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [DIME TBT Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/dime/tbt-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/by-wishtrend/mandelic-acid-5-skin-prep-water/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€21.30 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MC4P4R8?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/haruharu-wonder/black-rice-triple-aha-gentle-cleansing-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€15.53 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CKVL9PGY?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/neutrogena/bright-boost-gel-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit

### [Granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid) products

- [The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/the-ordinary/granactive-retinoid-2-emulsion/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€12.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B071HHSMTT?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Can you use mandelic acid and granactive retinoid together?

You should keep [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid) and [granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid) apart in your routine because combining them may cause irritation or barrier disruption. Instead, use mandelic acid in the morning or on alternate nights, and apply your retinoid on separate evenings.

### Which goes first, mandelic acid or granactive retinoid?

Keep mandelic acid and granactive retinoid apart by using them at different times, such as mandelic acid in the morning and granactive retinoid on alternate evenings, to help avoid skin irritation.

### Are mandelic acid and granactive retinoid good for sensitive skin?

Sensitive, dry, and reactive skin should avoid direct overlap of mandelic acid and granactive retinoid. Lovi gives this combination an Average fit rating.

## Research on mandelic acid and granactive retinoid

- [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
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [Efficacy and safety of a new topical gel formulation containing retinol encapsulated in glycospheres and hydroxypinacolone retinoate, an antimicrobial peptide, salicylic acid, glycolic acid and niacinamide for the treatment of mild acne: preliminary results of a 2-month prospective study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32869963/) Granactive retinoid · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2020

## Other combinations

- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/retinol-and-mandelic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/niacinamide-and-mandelic-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-sodium-lactate)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and tromethamine](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-tromethamine)
- Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/niacinamide-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and betaine](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-betaine)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/glycerin-and-mandelic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Mandelic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Carnosine and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/carnosine-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/adapalene-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/retinal-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-retinoid-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tretinoin-and-mandelic-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-gluconolactone)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and cholesterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-cholesterol)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Linoleic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/linoleic-acid-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Arginine and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/arginine-and-mandelic-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-mandelic-acid)
- Work well together: [Taurine and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/taurine-and-mandelic-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-theanine)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Work well together: [Ferulic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-mandelic-acid)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/allantoin-and-mandelic-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-bisabolol)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/panthenol-and-mandelic-acid)

## 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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