# Pro-retinol

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

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[Pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/retinol) delivers no visible effects according to current study findings. This gentle ingredient suits most skin types best and is widely available in nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum). It fits smoothly into a daily routine when kept apart from [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid), [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide), and [vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c).

This page shows pro-retinol products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular [pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/retinol) products

- [L'Oreal Paris Revitalift](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/l-oreal-paris/revitalift/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€18.12 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0C7CSYJBH?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## What to combine pro-retinol with

Ingredient Together How to use them

[Niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide) Depends Use them at different times of day, applying [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide) in the morning and [pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/retinol) at night, because this gentle pairing protects your skin barrier and calms redness. [Pro-retinol and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide-and-pro-retinol) [Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid) Keep apart Use them on alternate nights because they are both strong and can irritate the skin if used together. [Pro-retinol and glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-pro-retinol) [Benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) in the morning and pro-retinol at night, because they cancel each other out. [Pro-retinol and benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-pro-retinol) [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c) Keep apart Use [vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c) in the morning and pro-retinol at night, because combining them causes too much skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-pro-retinol) [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids) Keep apart Use them on alternate nights because applying both at once can upset the skin. [Pro-retinol and aha blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-pro-retinol) [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid) Keep apart Use them on alternate nights because they are both strong and can dry out your skin. [Pro-retinol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-pro-retinol) [Bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides) Keep apart Use them at different times of day by applying [bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides) in the morning and pro-retinol at night to avoid extra skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-pro-retinol) [Hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day by applying your pro-retinol at night and your [hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide) in the morning to avoid extra skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-pro-retinol) [Lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/lactic-acid) Keep apart Use them on alternate nights to prevent irritation and barrier damage from layering two strong exfoliants. [Pro-retinol and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-lactic-acid) [Acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3) Keep apart Use them at different times of day with proretinol at night and acetyl hexapeptide-three in the morning to prevent extra skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) [Mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/mandelic-acid) Keep apart Use [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/mandelic-acid) and pro-retinol on alternate nights, because combining them in the same routine can cause skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-mandelic-acid) [Collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/collagen-peptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) in the morning and the pro-retinol at night, to prevent skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-collagen-peptide) [Copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/copper-peptide) Keep apart Use them at different times of day with [copper peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/copper-peptide) in the morning and pro-retinol at night, because combining them in the same routine causes skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-copper-peptide) [Citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/citric-acid) Keep apart Use pro-retinol and [citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/citric-acid) on alternate nights to prevent skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-citric-acid) [Hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) Keep apart Use them at different times of day by applying [hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) in the morning and pro-retinol at night to avoid skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-hexapeptide-9) [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) Keep apart Use them at different times of day by applying peptides in the morning and pro-retinol at night, because combining them can cause irritation. [Pro-retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma) [Triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend) Keep apart Use them at different times of day by applying the peptide blend in the morning and the pro-retinol at night to avoid skin irritation. [Pro-retinol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-triple-peptide-blend) [Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying pro-retinol at night and [palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) in the morning to avoid extra redness. [Pro-retinol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) [Palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) Keep apart Use them at different times of day with pro-retinol at night and [palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) in the morning, because combining them can cause irritation. [Pro-retinol and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)

From the ingredient rules behind the "Works well with" and "Don't mix with" notes on every product in the Lovi app.

## Questions and answers

### What does pro-retinol do for the skin?

[Pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/retinol) helps smooth fine lines, even out skin tone, and improve texture.

### How do you use pro-retinol?

Apply pro-retinol at night.

### Should you use pro-retinol in the morning or at night?

You should use pro-retinol at night.

### Can you use pro-retinol every day?

Yes, you can use pro-retinol at night, but be sure to pair it correctly with other active ingredients to avoid skin irritation.

### Does pro-retinol cause purging or irritation?

Pro-retinol may cause skin irritation when combined with certain strong ingredients.

### Which skin types is pro-retinol best for?

Pro-retinol is best suited for all skin types looking for gentle anti-aging care. Popular products like L'Oreal Paris Revitalift help smooth the skin and reduce the look of fine lines with a lower risk of irritation.

### Can you use pro-retinol with glycolic acid?

No, you should keep [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and pro-retinol apart. Use them on alternate nights because they are both strong and can irritate the skin if used together.

## Combining pro-retinol

- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-lactic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-pro-retinol)

## Brands with pro-retinol

- French skincare: [L'Oreal Paris](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/l-oreal-paris)

## Related ingredients

- [Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycolic-acid)
- [Benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide)
- [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c)
- [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids)
- [Niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide)
- [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid)
- [Bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides)
- [Hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide)
- [Lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/lactic-acid)
- [Acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- [Mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/mandelic-acid)
- [Collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/collagen-peptide)
- [Copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/copper-peptide)
- [Citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/citric-acid)
- [Hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide-9)
- [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma)
- [Triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend)
- [Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- [Palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)

## About the Lovi Fit

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