# Retinol and peptide-rich plasma

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-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.

Depends on the strength

Use them at different times of day, applying peptides in the morning and [retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol) at night, to prevent extra skin irritation. Retinol speeds up skin cell renewal while peptides help build firm, healthy skin. If your skin feels sensitive, you can try using a gentler strength or space them out over more days.

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

### [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol) products

- [CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cerave/resurfacing-retinol-serum/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [$16.44 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VWSN95S?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)
- [Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/1-retinol-treatment/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit — [$48.75 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L5O2ZXK?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/roc/retinol-correxion-line-smoothing-eye-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [$19.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009RFB76?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/good-molecules/gentle-retinol-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [$7.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BST7MMP?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/la-roche-posay/retinol-b3-serum/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [$44.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9Y4M3C?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [DRMTLGY Retinol Body Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/drmtlgy/retinol-body-lotion/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-serum/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$21.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00387F42G?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cerave/skin-renewing-retinol-serum/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [$20.44 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XJ7XWLW?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/olay/regenerist-retinol-24-night-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [$35.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CD979ZS?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [cocokind Retinol Body Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cocokind/retinol-body-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/neutrogena/rapid-wrinkle-repair-regenerating-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [$23.45 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOHBS6G?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 retinol and peptide-rich plasma together?

Using [retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol) and [peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) together depends on the strength of the retinol because combining strong retinoids with peptides may increase irritation. You can alternate their usage by applying the retinoid in the evening and peptides in the morning.

### Which goes first, retinol or peptide-rich plasma?

It depends on the strength, as strong retinoids should be separated from peptides to prevent irritation, while standard retinol and peptides can be layered or alternated. You may use a PM retinoid and AM peptides to help build tolerance.

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

Combining retinol and peptide-rich plasma depends on the strength because strong retinoids may increase irritation on sensitive skin. To avoid this, you can alternate usage by applying a retinoid in the evening and peptides in the morning.

## Research on retinol and peptide-rich plasma

- [Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27261203/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Encapsulation and controlled release of retinol from silicone particles for topical delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29604311/) Retinol · Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
- [A randomized, controlled comparative study of the wrinkle reduction benefits of a cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate product regimen vs. a prescription 0.02% tretinoin product regimen](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20374604/) Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
- [Topical application of retinyl propionate, 4 hexyl resorcinol, and niacinamide reverses molecular and clinical features of ageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685700/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

## Other combinations

- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-niacinamide)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and isopropyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-isopropyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and sodium lauryl sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-sodium-lauryl-sulfate)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and aha blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-lactic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-retinol)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-bio-placenta-peptides)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-copper-peptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-hexapeptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- 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)
- 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)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- 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)
- 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: [Retinol and bakuchiol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-bakuchiol)
- Work well together: [Retinol and coenzyme q10](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-coenzyme-q10)
- Work well together: [Retinol and green tea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-green-tea)
- Work well together: [Retinol and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-vitamin-e)
- 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 peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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)
- 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)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- 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)
- Keep them apart: [Copper and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/copper-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-retinol)
- 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)
- Work well together: [Retinol and ceramide-building complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-ceramide-building-complex)
- Work well together: [Retinol and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- 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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