# Citric acid and lauric acid

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-lauric-acid

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

Work well together

Use [citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid) and [lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/lauric-acid) together by applying the citric acid first and the lauric acid right after to lock in moisture. Citric acid gently smooths the skin surface while lauric acid helps rebuild your natural moisture barrier. You can reduce irritation by using a lower strength or waiting a few minutes between steps.

- [All about citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid)
- [All about lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/lauric-acid)

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

- [The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-ordinary/salicylic-acid-2-solution/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [€7.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C3PCJ6SD?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented)](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/dr-bronner-s/pure-castile-liquid-soap-baby-unscented/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/thayers/hydrating-milky-toner/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€23.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BQCRH6D8?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/seven-minerals/organic-aloe-vera-gel/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/skinceuticals/blemish-age-defense/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€95.10 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07HCGKJ76?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/naturie/hatomugi-skin-conditioner/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [E45 Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/e45/cream/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€6.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CQ8S7FNL?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [NATURIUM BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/naturium/bha-liquid-exfoliant-2/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/dr-sam-s/flawless-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/kiehl-s/calendula-deep-cleansing-foaming-face-wash/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€25.45 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00O19W9UA?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Neutrogena Hydro Boost Micellar Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/neutrogena/hydro-boost-micellar-water/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [€3.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07JMXSSYN?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Garnier SkinActive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/garnier-skinactive/blackhead-eliminating-scrub/for/oily-skin) — Low fit

### [Lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/lauric-acid) products

- [Senka Perfect Whip](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/senka/perfect-whip/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€30.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B097XGN4GY?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CHANEL La Mousse](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/chanel/la-mousse/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Shiseido Future Solution LX Extra Rich Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/shiseido/future-solution-lx-extra-rich-cleansing-foam/for/dry-skin) — Warning fit — [€38.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B002MZIFKS?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dior La Mousse OFF/ON Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/dior/la-mousse-off-on-foaming-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/clean-and-clear/foaming-face-wash/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Can you use citric acid and lauric acid together?

[Citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid) and [lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/lauric-acid) work well together, as studies show both ingredients are used in treatments targeting acne vulgaris. Lovi gives them a High fit rating.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/)

### Which goes first, citric acid or lauric acid?

Citric acid and lauric acid work well together, but the page facts do not specify an order of application for them.

### Are citric acid and lauric acid good for sensitive skin?

Citric acid and lauric acid work well together, but their suitability for sensitive skin depends on individual tolerance since both active ingredients can sometimes cause irritation.

## Research on citric acid and lauric acid

- [Design, preparation, and evaluation of liposomal gel formulations for treatment of acne: in vitro and in vivo studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30442066/) Lauric acid · Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2019
- [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
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Lauric acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [Synergistic approach for acne vulgaris treatment using glycerosomes loaded with lincomycin and lauric acid: Formulation, in silico, in vitro, LC-MS/MS skin deposition assay and in vivo evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37805147/) Lauric acid · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2023
- [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/es/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/retinol-and-citric-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/niacinamide-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Sodium lactate and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/sodium-lactate-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and tromethamine](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-tromethamine)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Betaine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/betaine-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/glycerin-and-citric-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Hyaluronic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Carnosine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/carnosine-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Collagen peptide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Copper peptide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/copper-peptide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/adapalene-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/retinal-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/tretinoin-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Gluconolactone and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/gluconolactone-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Lactobionic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/lactobionic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/cholesterol-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Linoleic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/linoleic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Lactic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Arginine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/arginine-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Taurine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/taurine-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-theanine)
- Work well together: [Ferulic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Lauric acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/lauric-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/allantoin-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/citric-acid-and-bisabolol)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/panthenol-and-citric-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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