# Glycolic acid and carnosine

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

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

Keep them apart

Use them at different times of day, applying [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid) first and [carnosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/carnosine) later, because acids break down this peptide. Glycolic acid can neutralize carnosine, making it much less effective for your skin. To fix this, you can use a gentler acid or wait longer between applying them.

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

### [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

### [Carnosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/carnosine) products

- [Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/vanicream/daily-facial-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 99.63 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B08BW46XXK?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Vanicream Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/vanicream/vitamin-c-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [SAR 124.51 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0BJ4GZTK1?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/olay/regenerating-cream-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 163.62 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B01LTI093O?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Skin Better Science Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/skin-better-science/alto-advanced-defense-and-repair-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/olay-regenerist/detoxifying-pore-scrub/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [SAR 93.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B01AADH54U?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Meaningful Beauty Youth Activating Melon Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/meaningful-beauty/youth-activating-melon-serum/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/paula-s-choice/advanced-replenishing-toner/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 310.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00CJWACX2?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Shiseido Benefiance NutriPerfect Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/shiseido/benefiance-nutriperfect-night-cream/for/dry-skin) — Warning fit

## Questions and answers

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

Keep [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [carnosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/carnosine) apart because the low pH of glycolic acid destabilizes peptides and may reduce their effectiveness. Use them in separate routines to avoid irritation.

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

Keep glycolic acid and carnosine apart in your routine because the low pH of glycolic acid destabilizes peptides and reduces their bioactivity.

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

Glycolic acid and carnosine are not recommended together on sensitive skin because the low pH of glycolic acid destabilizes peptides like carnosine and reduces their bioactivity. You should keep them apart in your routine.

## Research on glycolic acid and carnosine

- [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
- [Night Cream Containing Melatonin, Carnosine and Helichrysum italicum Extract Helps Reduce Skin Reactivity and Signs of Photodamage: Ex Vivo and Clinical Studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32915393/) Carnosine · Dermatology and Therapy, 2020
- [Neuroimmunomodulatory compound for sensitive skin care: in vitro and clinical assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18482014/) Carnosine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

## 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: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and carnosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-carnosine)
- Keep them apart: [Carnosine and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/carnosine-and-citric-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 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: [Carnosine and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/carnosine-and-lactic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Carnosine and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/carnosine-and-mandelic-acid)
- 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: [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: [Glycolic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin)
- 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)

## 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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- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-carnosine
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-carnosine (this page)
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-carnosine