# Succinic acid Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/succinic-acid The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore. Succinic acid gently balances the skin microbiome while visibly reducing blemish counts, excess oil, and acne severity. It suits nearly all skin types and is most commonly found in lightweight [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum). Because of its adaptable nature, it layers easily into any existing daily routine. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39205505/) [Skin Research and Technology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39044362/) This page shows succinic acid products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app. ### Popular succinic acid products - [Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/medicube/red-succinic-acid-peeling-pad/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [S$51.19 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B0DNWTC4CM?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rael Beauty Miracle Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/rael-beauty/miracle-patch/for/dry-skin) — High fit - [Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/anua/heartleaf-succinic-moisture-cleansing-foam/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [S$17.25 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/anua-heartleaf-succinic-moisture-cleansing-foam-150ml/info.html/pid.1130038231?curr=SGD&rco=SG) - [BYOMA Smoothing Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/byoma/smoothing-body-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit ### Other succinic acid products - [Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/medicube/red-succinic-acid-peeling-pad/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [S$51.19 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B0DNWTC4CM?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rael Beauty Miracle Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/rael-beauty/miracle-patch/for/dry-skin) — High fit - [BYOMA Smoothing Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/byoma/smoothing-body-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit - [Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/anua/heartleaf-succinic-moisture-cleansing-foam/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [S$17.25 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/anua-heartleaf-succinic-moisture-cleansing-foam-150ml/info.html/pid.1130038231?curr=SGD&rco=SG) ## What reviewers say about popular succinic acid products The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular succinic acid product on Lovi. - Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad Soothes redness ★4.8 · 100+ reviews Gentle exfoliation Hydrating and light “calming the skin” [What people say about Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/medicube/red-succinic-acid-peeling-pad/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) - Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam Gentle and non-stripping ★4.6 · 200+ reviews Can be drying Improves skin texture/acne “leaves my face very clean... non stripping” [What people say about Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/anua/heartleaf-succinic-moisture-cleansing-foam/for/combination-skin) - BYOMA Smoothing Body Serum Smoother skin ★4.5 · 2.2k+ reviews Helps with KP Lightweight formula “texture looks smoother” [What people say about Smoothing Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/byoma/smoothing-body-serum/for/sensitive-skin) ## Questions and answers ### What does succinic acid do for the skin? Succinic acid helps improve mild-to-moderate acne by reducing blemishes, excess oil, and acne-causing bacteria. It also supports a balanced skin microbiome. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39205505/) [Skin Research and Technology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39044362/) ### How do you use succinic acid? Succinic acid is used daily in facial cream gels and lotions alongside a phytocomplex and [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide) to help manage mild-to-moderate acne. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39205505/) [Skin Research and Technology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39044362/) ### Should you use succinic acid in the morning or at night? The page facts do not specify whether to use succinic acid in the morning or at night. ### Can you use succinic acid every day? Yes, you can use succinic acid every day as it helps re-balance skin microbiota and reduce acne severity when used in topical treatments. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39205505/) [Skin Research and Technology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39044362/) ### Does succinic acid cause purging or irritation? Succinic acid is unlikely to cause irritation and is not known to cause skin purging. It helps reduce acne severity and sebum without typical harsh side effects. ### Which skin types is succinic acid best for? Succinic acid is best for acne-prone skin, as it helps re-balance skin microbiota and reduce blemishes and oiliness. It is found in products like Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad and Anua [Heartleaf](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/heartleaf) Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39205505/) [Skin Research and Technology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39044362/) ## Research on succinic acid - [New clinical approach in facial mild-moderate acne: Re-stabilization of skin microbiota balance with a topical biotechnological phytocomplex](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39205505/) Succinic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [A new topical biotechnological phytocomplex for truncal mild-moderate acne restores skin microbiota balance](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39044362/) Succinic acid · Skin Research and Technology, 2024 ## Brands with succinic acid - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/anua) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/byoma) - American skincare: [Rael Beauty](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/rael-beauty) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every ingredient 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 ingredient guide: 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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