# Glycolic acid and glycerin Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-glycerin The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. Work well together Use [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin) together by applying the acid first and following with glycerin, because glycerin helps keep the skin hydrated. Glycolic acid can sometimes dry out the skin, while glycerin helps put moisture back in to keep the skin comfortable. If the skin feels sensitive, the shopper can use a gentler strength of the acid or wait longer between steps. [Effects of water activity and low molecular weight humectants on skin permeability and hydration dynamics - a double-blind, randomized and controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24786192/) [The efficiency of humectants as skin moisturizers in the presence of oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11301638/) - [All about glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid) - [All about glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin) ### [Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid) products - [The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/the-ordinary/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [€12.19 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B071914GGL?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-night-cream/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [€44.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0FMK54Q87?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/first-aid-beauty/kp-bump-eraser-body-scrub/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [€26.45 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B08GNS58PQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/first-aid-beauty/facial-radiance-pads/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€124.67 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0G8TPX5DR?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/murad/rapid-dark-spot-correcting-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/skinbetter-science/alpharet-overnight-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit - [St. Ives Apricot Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/st-ives/apricot-scrub/for/dry-skin) — Average fit - [COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cosrx/aha-bha-clarifying-treatment-toner/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [€20.23 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.nl/p/cosrx-aha-bha-clarifying-treatment-toner-150ml/11401176/) - [Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dr-dennis-gross/alpha-beta-universal-daily-peel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [€199.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B009QZ595Q?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€18.05 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B09SN5B88W?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/skin-renewing-nightly-exfoliating-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Nécessaire The Body Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/necessaire/the-body-retinol/for/dark-spots) — Average fit ### [Glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin) products - [CeraVe Moisturising Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/moisturising-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€17.32 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B096Y1992S?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/hydrating-facial-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€15.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B07C5XPXDC?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rhode Glazing Milk](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/rhode/glazing-milk/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit - [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-double-repair-face-moisturizer/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€72.93 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B01N9SPQHQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cetaphil/gentle-skin-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€13.45 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CDXXGBK4?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-hydrating-gentle-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€21.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B01N7T7JKJ?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/vanicream/daily-facial-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit - [Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/neutrogena/hydro-boost-water-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [€8.40 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0849D9GB4?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/olay/regenerist-micro-sculpting-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [€54.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B00AZHHMLS?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/daily-moisturizing-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€20.52 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CCDRZYR7?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/kiehl-s/ultra-facial-cream/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [€19.32 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.nl/p/kiehl-s-ultra-facial-cream-various-sizes/12916102/) - [CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/pm-facial-moisturizing-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [€38.53 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.nl/p/cerave-evening-moisturising-routine-for-dry-skin-face-and-body-moisturiser-with-hyaluronic-acid/15370764/) ## Questions and answers ### Can you use glycolic acid and glycerin together? Yes, you can use [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin) together because humectants help replenish [water](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/water) content and improve skin tolerance after exfoliation. Products like NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Chemical Exfoliator and SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser combine these ingredients effectively. [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) ### Which goes first, glycolic acid or glycerin? Glycolic acid goes first because it is an exfoliant applied to clean skin, followed by glycerin to replenish hydration and improve tolerance. You can find both ingredients together in products like NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Chemical Exfoliator and SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser. ### Are glycolic acid and glycerin good for sensitive skin? Yes, glycolic acid and glycerin work well together, and Lovi rates their fit as Superior for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin. Combining them helps maintain hydration and improves tolerance since acids may temporarily disrupt the barrier while glycerin replenishes water content. [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) ## Research on glycolic acid and glycerin - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [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 - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-glycerin) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-benzoyl-peroxide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinol) - Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-niacinamide) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-sodium-lactate) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and tromethamine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tromethamine) - Work well together: [Glycerin and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - Work well together: [Glycerin and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-bio-placenta-peptides) - Work well together: [Glycerin and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-collagen-peptide) - Work well together: [Glycerin and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-copper-peptide) - Work well together: [Glycerin and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-hexapeptide) - Work well together: [Glycerin and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-hexapeptide-9) - Work well together: [Glycerin and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Work well together: [Glycerin and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Work well together: [Glycerin and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Work well together: [Glycerin and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-glycerin) - Work well together: [Glycerin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-citric-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and betaine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-betaine) - Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid) - Work well together: [Glycerin and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-lactic-acid) - Work well together: [Glycerin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-mandelic-acid) - Work well together: [Glycerin and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-bio-placenta-peptides) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and carnosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-carnosine) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hexapeptide) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Keep them apart: [Adapalene and glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/adapalene-and-glycolic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-pro-retinol) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinal) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-retinoid-blend) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tretinoin) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gluconolactone) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and cholesterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-cholesterol) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lauric-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-linoleic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and arginine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-arginine) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gaba) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and silk amino acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-silk-amino-acids) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and taurine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-taurine) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-theanine) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-vitamin-e) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-azelaic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-salicylic-acid) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-bisabolol) - Work well together: [Glycolic acid and panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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