# Glycolic acid and allantoin

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin

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

Work well together

Use them together by applying [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid) first and [allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/allantoin) right after, because allantoin helps calm any redness from the acid. Glycolic acid smooths and brightens the skin, while allantoin soothes irritation and protects the skin barrier. If your skin feels sensitive, you can try a milder acid or wait a few minutes between applying them.

- [All about glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid)
- [All about allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/allantoin)

### [Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid) products

- [The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/the-ordinary/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 72.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0GK8JLTSS?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-night-cream/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [SAR 165.54 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00027DMI8?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/first-aid-beauty/kp-bump-eraser-body-scrub/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [SAR 107.07 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07XG6BKCV?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/first-aid-beauty/facial-radiance-pads/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 129.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0CBL5NSP6?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/murad/rapid-dark-spot-correcting-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 187.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B08KR79NBR?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/skinbetter-science/alpharet-overnight-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [St. Ives Apricot Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/st-ives/apricot-scrub/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/aha-bha-clarifying-treatment-toner/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 40.17 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0BN1KRD2V?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/dr-dennis-gross/alpha-beta-universal-daily-peel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 317.82 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0BM9PQGCS?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 56.52 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B09SN5B88W?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/good-molecules/overnight-exfoliating-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 77.61 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B08TMDRF1L?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/skin-renewing-nightly-exfoliating-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit

### [Allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/allantoin) products

- [COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/advanced-snail-96-mucin-power-essence/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 14.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0B9S9P4V5?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/aestura/atobarrier-365-cream/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [SAR 139.10 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B098NP8314?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Mederma Advanced Scar Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/mederma/advanced-scar-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/first-aid-beauty/ultra-repair-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [SAR 367.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0BCT4JDCX?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [SAR 37.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B016NRXO06?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/the-6-peptide-skin-booster-serum/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 45.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0CCJ3SRB9?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/the-ordinary/natural-moisturizing-factors-ha/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/anua/niacinamide-10-txa-4-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 68.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0CVFPT7FC?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/advanced-snail-92-all-in-one-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 79.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0CKF3F6GJ?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/round-lab/1025-dokdo-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 64.28 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B08FMCMGN6?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-double-repair-face-moisturizer-uv-spf-30/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Vitamasques Lip Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/vitamasques/lip-mask/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Can you use glycolic acid and allantoin together?

Yes, you can use [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/allantoin) together because allantoin helps support your skin barrier and reduce irritation from the acid. You can find this combination in products like Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads, [Peach](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/peach) & Lily The Good Acids Pore Toner, Proactiv Revitalizing Toner, SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser, and Murad Daily Clarifying Peel.

### Which goes first, glycolic acid or allantoin?

Glycolic acid and allantoin work well together, and you can find them combined in products like Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads, Peach & Lily The Good Acids Pore Toner, Proactiv Revitalizing Toner, SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser, and Murad Daily Clarifying Peel. Allantoin helps support barrier recovery and may reduce the irritation risk from glycolic acid.

### Are glycolic acid and allantoin good for sensitive skin?

Yes, glycolic acid and allantoin work well together because allantoin supports barrier recovery and helps reduce the risk of irritation from acids, making them suitable for sensitive skin. You can find both ingredients in products like Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads, Peach & Lily The Good Acids Pore Toner, Proactiv Revitalizing Toner, SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser, and Murad Daily Clarifying Peel.

## Research on glycolic acid and allantoin

- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [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
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [Efficacy and tolerability of the investigational topical cream SD-101 (6% allantoin) in patients with epidermolysis bullosa: a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial (ESSENCE study)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32576219/) Allantoin · Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2020

## Other combinations

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

## 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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## This page in other countries

- United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin
- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin
- Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin
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- Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin
- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin (this page)
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin