# Lactic acid and lauric acid

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lactic-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 the United States.

Work well together

Use them together by applying the [lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lactic-acid) first and the barrier lipids right after to soothe and lock in moisture. Lactic acid smooths the surface while barrier lipids rebuild your skin's protective layer. You can use a gentler concentration or wait longer between steps if your skin feels sensitive.

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

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

- [Medicube Zero Pore Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/medicube/zero-pore-pad/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [$18.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V7Z4TJG?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)
- [EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/eltamd/uv-clear-broad-spectrum-spf-46/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [$46.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MSN3QQ?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)
- [CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cerave/sa-lotion-for-rough-and-bumpy-skin/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$47.19 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHC9HJJB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Renewing SA Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cerave/renewing-sa-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-ordinary/alpha-arbutin-2-ha/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit — [$11.50 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCZFCFZ?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-ordinary/retinal-0-2-emulsion/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [$14.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ5VG3L1?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/kate-somerville/exfolikate-intensive-exfoliating-treatment/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [$85.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M3NV2C?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)
- [The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-ordinary/lactic-acid-5-ha/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [$8.10 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NA0F3FB?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)

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

- [Senka Perfect Whip](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/senka/perfect-whip/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [$25.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYDLKG3Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CHANEL La Mousse](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/chanel/la-mousse/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Shiseido Future Solution LX Extra Rich Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/shiseido/future-solution-lx-extra-rich-cleansing-foam/for/dry-skin) — Warning fit — [$79.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBJ6S4LK?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dior La Mousse OFF/ON Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dior/la-mousse-off-on-foaming-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [$55.25 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XK1P4JL?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/clean-and-clear/foaming-face-wash/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

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

[Lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lactic-acid) and [lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lauric-acid) work well together. Lactic acid gently exfoliates, while lauric acid helps target blemishes.

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

Lactic acid and lauric acid work well together, though this page lists no products containing both. You may apply lactic acid first to exfoliate before following with lauric acid products.

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

Lactic acid and lauric acid work well together, though you should pair lactic acid with barrier lipids like ceramides to support dry or barrier-compromised skin.

## Research on lactic acid and lauric acid

- [Lactate triggers KAT8-mediated LTBP1 lactylation at lysine 752 to promote skin rejuvenation by inducing collagen synthesis in fibroblasts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39102921/) Lactic acid · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
- [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
- [Poly-L-Lactic acid increases collagen gene expression and synthesis in cultured dermal fibroblast (Hs68) through the TGF-β/Smad pathway](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36575891/) Lactic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [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
- [Do urea/ammonium lactate combinations achieve better skin protection and hydration than either component alone?](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11803256/) Lactic acid · Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002

## Other combinations

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

## About the Lovi Fit

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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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