# Glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma

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

Keep them apart

Use them at different times of day, applying [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid) in the morning and peptides at night, because the acid ruins the peptides. The acid is too harsh and breaks down the peptide proteins, making them completely useless on your skin. To fix this, simply use them in separate routines or switch to a gentler acid strength.

- [All about glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid)
- [All about peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma)

### [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)

### [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) products

- [Eighth Day Regenerative Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/eighth-day/regenerative-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Can you use glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma together?

Keep [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) apart by using them in separate routines, such as alternating morning and evening, because the low pH of the acid may destabilize the peptide bonds and reduce their effectiveness.

### Which goes first, glycolic acid or peptide-rich plasma?

Keep glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma apart by using them in separate steps or routines such as AM and PM separation. The low pH of glycolic acid destabilizes peptide bonds and reduces their bioactivity when combined.

### Are glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma good for sensitive skin?

Keep glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma apart because the low pH of glycolic acid destabilizes peptide bonds and reduces their bioactivity. Use them in separate steps or routines, such as AM and PM separation.

## Research on glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma

- [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)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/adapalene-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinal-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/tretinoin-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin A and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-a-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Liposome and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/liposome-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Microcapsule and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/microcapsule-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Betaine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/betaine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycerin-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/niacinamide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/panthenol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Bakuchiol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/bakuchiol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Arginine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/arginine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Taurine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/taurine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-theanine)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/citric-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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 triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Coenzyme Q10 and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/coenzyme-q10-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Green tea and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/green-tea-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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: [Beta-sitosterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/beta-sitosterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Ceramide-building complex and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/ceramide-building-complex-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/cholesterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Phytosphingosine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/phytosphingosine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Phytosterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/phytosterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and squalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-squalene)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- 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)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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: [Glycolic acid and arginine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-arginine)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gaba)
- 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)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and baking soda](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-baking-soda)
- Keep them apart: [Bleach and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/bleach-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Potassium hydroxide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/potassium-hydroxide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and behenyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-behenyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Isopropyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/isopropyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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: [Copper and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/copper-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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: [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)
- Keep them apart: [Magnesium and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/magnesium-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc sulfate and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/zinc-sulfate-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and protease](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-protease)
- Keep them apart: [Superoxide dismutase and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase-and-peptide-rich-plasma)

## 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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