# Polyvinyl alcohol Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France. Polyvinyl alcohol offers no visible skin benefits according to current study findings. This ingredient suits most skin types and is most commonly found in [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum). It fits smoothly into a routine when kept apart from [vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c), [bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides), and [hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide). This page shows polyvinyl alcohol products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app. ### Popular polyvinyl alcohol products - [Olay Cleansing Melts](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/olay/cleansing-melts/for/dark-spots) — Average fit ## What to combine polyvinyl alcohol with Ingredient Together How to use them [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c) Keep apart Apply them at different times of day, using [vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c) in the morning and polyvinyl alcohol at night, because alcohol makes vitamin C less effective. [Polyvinyl alcohol and vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) [Bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides) Keep apart Apply [bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides) in the morning and polyvinyl alcohol at night because strong alcohols can ruin the peptides. [Polyvinyl alcohol and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) [Hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first, because they clash and cancel each other out. [Polyvinyl alcohol and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) [Acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and the alcohol product later. [Polyvinyl alcohol and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) [Collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/collagen-peptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, with the peptide product first, because the alcohol in the other item can break down the peptide. [Polyvinyl alcohol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-collagen-peptide) [Copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/copper-peptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and the alcohol later, because strong solvents can ruin peptide benefits. [Polyvinyl alcohol and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-copper-peptide) [Hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying [hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) first and polyvinyl alcohol later, because mixing them makes the peptide treatment less effective. [Polyvinyl alcohol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-hexapeptide-9) [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide product first and the alcohol product later, because they clash in the same routine. [Polyvinyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma) [Triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first, because alcohol breaks down the peptide. [Polyvinyl alcohol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-triple-peptide-blend) [Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) Keep apart Apply them at different times of day, using the peptide first and the alcohol product later, because they clash and cancel each other out. [Polyvinyl alcohol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) [Palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and the alcohol product later, because they clash and cancel each other out. [Polyvinyl alcohol and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) From the ingredient rules behind the "Works well with" and "Don't mix with" notes on every product in the Lovi app. ## Questions and answers ### What does polyvinyl alcohol do for the skin? Polyvinyl alcohol is a film-forming ingredient that helps create a peelable or protective layer on the skin. ### How do you use polyvinyl alcohol? Apply polyvinyl alcohol at night. Use it at a different time of day than [vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c) or peptides because the alcohol can break them down or make them less effective. ### Should you use polyvinyl alcohol in the morning or at night? You should use polyvinyl alcohol at night. This timing helps prevent it from interfering with daytime ingredients like vitamin C or peptides. ### Can you use polyvinyl alcohol every day? Yes, you can use polyvinyl alcohol every day, but you should apply it at night when pairing it with certain daytime ingredients like vitamin C or peptides. ### Does polyvinyl alcohol cause purging or irritation? Polyvinyl alcohol is unlikely to cause purging, but it may cause irritation if your skin is sensitive. Using it correctly in your routine helps minimize any discomfort. ### Which skin types is polyvinyl alcohol best for? The page facts do not state which skin types polyvinyl alcohol is best for. You can find it in popular products like Olay Cleansing Melts. ### Can you use polyvinyl alcohol with vitamin C? You should keep polyvinyl alcohol and vitamin C apart by applying vitamin C in the morning and polyvinyl alcohol at night, because alcohol makes vitamin C less effective. ## Combining polyvinyl alcohol - Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and polyvinyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) - Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and polyvinyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) - Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and polyvinyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) - Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and polyvinyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-polyvinyl-alcohol) ## Brands with polyvinyl alcohol - Skincare: [Olay](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/olay) ## Related ingredients - [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c) - [Bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides) - [Hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide) - [Acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - [Collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/collagen-peptide) - [Copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/copper-peptide) - [Hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) - [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) - [Triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend) - [Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - [Palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every ingredient 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 ingredient guide: 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/polyvinyl-alcohol - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol (this page) - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol