Can I use Benzoyl Peroxide with Retinol?
Use with care
Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinol can interfere with each other or compound irritation when applied together. Introduce them on alternate days, or separate them between your AM and PM routines, and patch-test before combining.
Benzoyl PeroxideActive
- ✓Kills acne-causing C. acnes bacteria via oxidation
- ✓Reduces inflammatory acne lesions
- ✓Mild comedolytic/exfoliating effect
- ⚠Can cause dryness, peeling, and irritation, especially at higher concentrations
- ⚠Bleaches fabric, towels, and hair
- ⚠Photosensitizing; use sunscreen
RetinolActive
- ✓Smooths fine lines
- ✓Improves texture
- ✓Helps with acne
- ⚠Irritation and peeling
- ⚠Sun sensitivity
- ⚠Not for pregnancy
Products with Benzoyl Peroxide
Products with Retinol
TreatmentPür
4 in 1 Correcting Primer Dark Spot Corrector
TreatmentROC
Retinol Patches, Deep Wrinkle
SerumROC
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules
MoisturizerBliss
Youth Got This Pure Retinol Moisturizer
MoisturizerROC
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
MoisturizerSulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX