# Glycolic acid and GABA

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gaba

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

Work well together

Use them together in the morning, putting [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid) on first and [GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/gaba) right after, because they help each other keep the skin balanced and comfortable. Glycolic acid gently smooths the surface while GABA helps keep the skin calm and hydrated. If the skin feels sensitive, the shopper can try using a gentler strength or waiting a few minutes between the two steps.

- [All about glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid)
- [All about GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/gaba)

### [Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid) products

- [The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-ordinary/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [$13.50 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071914GGL?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-night-cream/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [$21.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00027DMI8?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/first-aid-beauty/kp-bump-eraser-body-scrub/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [$36.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSX3TH63?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/first-aid-beauty/facial-radiance-pads/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [$39.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8TPX5DR?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/murad/rapid-dark-spot-correcting-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [$88.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KR79NBR?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/skinbetter-science/alpharet-overnight-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [St. Ives Apricot Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/st-ives/apricot-scrub/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cosrx/aha-bha-clarifying-treatment-toner/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [$14.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073P6BPF5?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dr-dennis-gross/alpha-beta-universal-daily-peel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [$22.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074JCCQC6?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [$28.42 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KH6QX08?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/good-molecules/overnight-exfoliating-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [$5.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TMDRF1L?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cerave/skin-renewing-nightly-exfoliating-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [$23.86 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098RBCQ4Z?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/gaba) products

- [Revision Skincare Revox™ Line Relaxer](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/revision-skincare/revoxtm-line-relaxer/for/mature-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Can you use glycolic acid and GABA together?

Yes, you can use [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/gaba) together because they combine to strengthen your skin’s hydration matrix and buffering capacity. You can easily find them in mild daily exfoliants or balancing toners for a smooth routine.

### Which goes first, glycolic acid or GABA?

Glycolic acid and GABA work well together to strengthen your skin's hydration matrix. You can use them together in mild daily exfoliants or balancing toners.

### Are glycolic acid and GABA good for sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid and GABA work well together in mild daily exfoliants or balancing toners for normal to dry, sensitive skin. Combining them helps strengthen the skin's hydration matrix and buffering capacity.

## Research on glycolic acid and GABA

- [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

## Other combinations

- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-benzoyl-peroxide)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinol)
- Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-niacinamide)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-sodium-lactate)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and tromethamine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tromethamine)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and betaine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-betaine)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-glycerin)
- Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid)
- Work well together: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Bio-placenta peptides and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Copper peptide and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/copper-peptide-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide-9 and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [GABA and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/gaba-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Work well together: [GABA and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/gaba-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Triple peptide blend and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend-and-gaba)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-bio-placenta-peptides)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and carnosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-carnosine)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hexapeptide)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/adapalene-and-glycolic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinal)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinoid-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tretinoin)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gluconolactone)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and cholesterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-cholesterol)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-linoleic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/citric-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and arginine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-arginine)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and silk amino acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-silk-amino-acids)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and taurine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-taurine)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-theanine)
- Work well together: [Lactic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-vitamin-e)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-azelaic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-salicylic-acid)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-bisabolol)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/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).

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