This should be your biggest section.
| Ingredient | Benefits | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Oil control, pores, acne | Oily, Combination |
| Salicylic Acid | Acne, blackheads | Oily |
| Glycolic Acid | Exfoliation | Normal |
| Lactic Acid | Gentle exfoliation | Dry |
| Mandelic Acid | Acne & pigmentation | Sensitive |
| Azelaic Acid | Acne + pigmentation | Sensitive |
| Vitamin C | Brightening | All skin |
| Retinol | Anti-aging | Mature skin |
| Ceramides | Barrier repair | Dry skin |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydration | All skin |
| Peptides | Wrinkles | Aging skin |
| Tranexamic Acid | Pigmentation | All skin |
| Alpha Arbutin | Dark spots | All skin |
| Kojic Acid | Hyperpigmentation | Oily |
| Panthenol | Barrier repair | Sensitive |
| Centella Asiatica | Redness | Sensitive |
| Benzoyl Peroxide | Acne | Oily |
| Sulfur | Pimples | Acne-prone |
Ingredient Combinations
✅ Good combinations
- Niacinamide + Hyaluronic Acid
- Vitamin C + Sunscreen
- Retinol + Ceramides
- Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide
- Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide
- Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
- Peptides + Hyaluronic Acid
❌ Avoid using together (or use with caution)
- Retinol + Glycolic Acid
- Retinol + Benzoyl Peroxide
- Strong AHAs + Strong BHAs in the same routine
- Retinol + Salicylic Acid (unless your skin tolerates it well)
- Multiple exfoliating acids together