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Can you use Benzoyl peroxide with Retinoids (retinol)?

Avoid togetherEvidence · Established

Benzoyl peroxide can oxidise and deactivate many retinoids (adapalene is a noted exception). Keep them in separate routines rather than the same layer.

Established: Well-supported, widely-accepted cosmetic guidance.

Benzoyl peroxide
INCI · Benzoyl Peroxide

An oxidising active often used in blemish-prone routines.

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Retinoids (retinol)
INCI · Retinol

A vitamin-A derivative, used in the evening for the look of smoother texture.

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