# Panthenol and salicylic acid Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol-and-salicylic-acid 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 [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) first to clear pores, then apply [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol) to restore moisture, because hydrating ingredients balance out the drying effects of exfoliants. Salicylic acid sweeps away dead skin and excess oil, while panthenol soothes the skin and puts moisture back. If your skin feels too dry or irritated, you can switch to a gentler strength or leave more time between applying the two products. - [All about panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol) - [All about salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) ### [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) ### [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) products - [Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/paula-s-choice/skin-perfecting-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit - [Medicube Zero Pore Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/medicube/zero-pore-pad/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [S$36.48 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B0CV7RX6ML?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/renewing-sa-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [S$28.59 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B08CQ9T6KN?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/dermalogica/daily-microfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit - [The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/the-ordinary/salicylic-acid-2-solution/for/dry-skin) — Average fit - [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/oily-skin) — High fit - [La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/la-roche-posay/effaclar-medicated-gel-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/paula-s-choice/10-azelaic-acid-booster/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/sa-lotion-for-rough-and-bumpy-skin/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [S$31.36 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B0071XPQQ2?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/hero-cosmetics/mighty-patch/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [S$25.75 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B09NNF2DXX?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe SA Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/sa-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [S$30.85 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B00D7BZNT2?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Renewing SA Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/renewing-sa-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Can you use panthenol and salicylic acid together? [Panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol) and [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) work well together because panthenol restores moisture balance to offset the dryness and irritation caused by salicylic acid. You can find them combined in products like Abib Acne Foam Cleanser [Heartleaf](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/heartleaf), Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub, COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, Isntree [Chestnut](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/chestnut) BHA 0.9% Clear Toner, Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream, and NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR. [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, panthenol or salicylic acid? Panthenol and salicylic acid work well together, as panthenol helps offset potential dryness and irritation from salicylic acid. You can find both ingredients in products like Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf, Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub, and COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) ### Are panthenol and salicylic acid good for sensitive skin? Yes, panthenol and salicylic acid work well together because panthenol restores moisture balance to offset the dryness and irritation from salicylic acid. Products like Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf, Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub, COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner, Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream, and NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR 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 panthenol and salicylic acid - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [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 - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [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 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Clinical tolerance and efficacy of capryloyl salicylic acid peel compared to a glycolic acid peel in subjects with fine lines/wrinkles and hyperpigmented skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146601/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008 - [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 - [Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment of acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23545907/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013 ## Other combinations - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-glycerin) - Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Retinol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/retinol-and-salicylic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide-and-salicylic-acid) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lauric-acid) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-linoleic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Salicylic acid and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc gluconate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-gluconate) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-oxide) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-sulfate) - 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: [Salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-bio-placenta-peptides) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hexapeptide) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-allantoin) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-bisabolol) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Keep them apart: [Adapalene and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/adapalene-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-pro-retinol) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-retinal) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-retinoid-blend) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-tretinoin) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-gluconolactone) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid) - Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-citric-acid) - Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-salicylic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lactic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-mandelic-acid) - Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/azelaic-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 panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-panthenol) - 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) - Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and titanium dioxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-titanium-dioxide) - Work well together: [Panthenol and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Work well together: [Green tea and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/green-tea-and-salicylic-acid) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and resveratrol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-resveratrol) - Work well together: [Salicylic acid and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-vitamin-e) ## 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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