# Salicylic acid and allantoin

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-allantoin

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 by applying [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) first, followed by [allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/allantoin), because it helps calm down any dryness from the exfoliation. Salicylic acid clears out pores and exfoliates the skin, while allantoin adds moisture and reduces redness. If irritation happens, a shopper can switch to a lower strength or use them on different days.

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

### [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
- [The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/the-ordinary/aha-30-bha-2-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [S$23.22 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/the-ordinary-aha-30-bha-2-peeling-solution-30ml/info.html/pid.1112381312?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [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)
- [COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cosrx/bha-blackhead-power-liquid/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [S$17.75 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/cosrx-bha-blackhead-power-liquid/info.html/pid.1052684693?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [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)

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

- [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)
- [Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/aestura/atobarrier-365-cream/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [S$40.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B098NP8314?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Mederma Advanced Scar Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/mederma/advanced-scar-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/first-aid-beauty/ultra-repair-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [S$33.92 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-170-1g/info.html/pid.1133246368?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cosrx/low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [S$14.38 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser-150ml/info.html/pid.1052684732?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cosrx/the-6-peptide-skin-booster-serum/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [S$23.31 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/cosrx-the-6-peptide-skin-booster-150ml/info.html/pid.1124133306?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/the-ordinary/natural-moisturizing-factors-ha/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/anua/niacinamide-10-txa-4-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [S$19.06 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/anua-niacinamide-10-txa-4-serum-2024-version-30ml/info.html/pid.1132942898?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cosrx/advanced-snail-92-all-in-one-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [S$19.75 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/cosrx-advanced-snail-92-all-in-one-cream/info.html/pid.1052684665?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/round-lab/1025-dokdo-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [S$15.41 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/round-lab-1025-dokdo-cleanser-150ml/info.html/pid.1074113181?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-double-repair-face-moisturizer-uv-spf-30/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Vitamasques Lip Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/vitamasques/lip-mask/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

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

Yes, [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) and [allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/allantoin) work well together because allantoin helps soothe skin and reduce potential irritation from exfoliation. Products like Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant and The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser combine these ingredients.

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

Salicylic acid and allantoin work well together, as allantoin helps reduce potential irritation from salicylic acid exfoliation. You can find both ingredients in products like Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser and Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant.

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

Salicylic acid and allantoin work well together for sensitive skin because the soothing properties of allantoin help counterbalance the dryness and potential irritation caused by exfoliation. Products like Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant and The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser combine these ingredients to benefit sensitive and reactive skin types.

## Research on salicylic 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
- [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/) Allantoin · 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
- [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
- [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
- [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)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/panthenol-and-salicylic-acid)
- 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)
- 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 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: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-allantoin)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/allantoin-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-allantoin)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/allantoin-and-lactic-acid)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/allantoin-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and titanium dioxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-titanium-dioxide)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/allantoin-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).

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