# Glycolic acid and panthenol

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-panthenol

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

Work well together

Use them together in the same routine by applying [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid) first and following with [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol), because they balance each other out. Glycolic acid exfoliates the skin, while panthenol calms redness and helps the skin barrier recover. If your skin feels sensitive, you can try using a gentler strength or waiting a bit longer between the two steps.

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

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

- [The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/the-ordinary/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-night-cream/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [S$35.46 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B00027DMI8?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/first-aid-beauty/kp-bump-eraser-body-scrub/for/dark-spots) — Average fit
- [First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/first-aid-beauty/facial-radiance-pads/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/murad/rapid-dark-spot-correcting-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skinbetter-science/alpharet-overnight-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [St. Ives Apricot Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/st-ives/apricot-scrub/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/dr-dennis-gross/alpha-beta-universal-daily-peel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [S$141.06 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B0CSKS5X7X?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/good-molecules/overnight-exfoliating-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [S$43.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B08TMDRF1L?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/skin-renewing-nightly-exfoliating-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [S$35.46 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B098RBCQ4Z?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skinceuticals/lha-cleanser-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

### [Panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol) products

- [Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cetaphil/gentle-skin-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [S$29.66 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B099N3NM61?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-hydrating-gentle-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cosrx/advanced-snail-96-mucin-power-essence/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [S$19.05 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/cosrx-advanced-snail-96-mucin-power-essence-100ml/info.html/pid.1052684695?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [CeraVe Healing Ointment](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/healing-ointment/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/la-roche-posay/cicaplast-baume-b5/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [S$16.23 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/la-roche-posay-cicaplast-baume-b5-ultra-repairing-soothing-balm/info.html/pid.1125793072?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [Mederma Advanced Scar Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/mederma/advanced-scar-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/the-ordinary/hyaluronic-acid-2-b5/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [S$44.26 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/the-ordinary-hyaluronic-acid-2-b5-serum-30ml/info.html/pid.1133538120?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [NIVEA Creme](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/nivea/creme/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [S$13.75 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B00DT3QNKQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Aquaphor Lip Repair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/aquaphor/lip-repair/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Torriden Dive In Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/torriden/dive-in-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/roc/retinol-correxion-line-smoothing-eye-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [S$29.14 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B0009RFB76?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cetaphil/daily-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [S$26.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B099MSZX25?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

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

Yes, you can use [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid) and [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol) together because panthenol supports barrier recovery and helps reduce the risk of irritation from the acid. You can find them combined in products like COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid, COSRX AHA/[BHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) Clarifying Treatment Toner, darrow Actine, A'pieu Glycolic Acid Cream, and Medicube Red [Succinic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/succinic-acid) Peeling Pad.

[American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

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

Glycolic acid goes first because it is an exfoliating acid that should be applied to clean skin, followed by panthenol to help soothe and hydrate the skin.

[American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

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

Glycolic acid and panthenol work well together for sensitive skin because panthenol supports barrier recovery and helps reduce the irritation risk from the acid. Products like COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid, COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner, darrow Actine, A'pieu Glycolic Acid Cream, and Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad combine these ingredients.

[American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

## Research on glycolic acid and panthenol

- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [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/) Panthenol · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## Other combinations

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