Absorbent articles having a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet is presented. The absorbent article further has an acquisition layer positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The topsheet and the acquisition layer are joined by an adhesive to form a laminate, wherein the adhesive is substantially tackifier-free.
