I am currently using The Ordinary Niacinamide 10%+ Zinc (& have Inkey List Niacinamide next in line), also I am now switching to mostly Korean skincare products and I noticed that most of the products I like (toner, essence, moisturiser) and good for my skin type contains niacinamide, so can I use them together with the TO? Or will it be too much? If so please can you recommend Korean products esp moisturiser without niacinamide for my skin type ? Thanks!

Niacinamide overkill

Please recommend best Korean skincare product for spot treatment. I have the occasional breakout on my jawline and chest, but no head or pus, and takes a while to go away ( I think they are called nodule pimple). Cosrx pimple patches is not working :( Thanks!

Best K-beauty spot treatment

Can I use a barrier repair cream even if my skin barrier is not compromised? So using it as a prevention basically? I am using Mandelic Acid 2-3x a week, The Ordinary Granactive retinoid 2% in squalane also 2-3x a week (alternating nights with the acid), and 1x a week TO salicylic masque and almost everyday Cosrx Salicylic gentle daily facial wash to my nose (and 2x a week on full face). I think these are all very mild but just a thought of protecting my skin barrier 💕

Barrier repair creams

Is the shelf life for TO retinols/retinoids really just 3 months from opening date? I opened mine mid-May and stopped using over the summer as I have been going to the beach, however, I always keep it in the fridge. What are the cons of using after 3 months please? TY! 💕

TO retinoid shelf life

Can I use Kiehl’s Calendula Alcohol free toner for 7-skins? It has citric acid but I think low-level as it is towards the end of the list of ingredients.

7 skins - Kiehl’s calendula

None, I love these 2 products, they were the gateway for me to improve my skincare routine :)

Helped with the decongestion of my skin, together with the TO Niacinamide 10% zinc 1%, my big pores appearance are almost non-visible now.

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