I'm thinking of starting tretinoin this year after I finish my The Ordinary retinol. If you use tretinoin please suggest some skincare must haves that help the skin adapt to it. Thank you!

Tretinoin in skincare

The spf feels moisturising on my combination oily skin in cool weather (under 25 degrees). Even then I will use it only on cooler days. If it's humid, it makes me look oily. 

In hot and humid weather (above 30 degrees), this made me feel very greasy. I felt like the product was just sitting on top of my skin and not getting absorbed. 

So yes, I can use this sunscreen only in cool weather or early autumn to winter. Other than that it is one of the best physical sunscreens out there (on par with the Isntree one). If I ever need to use physical sunscreens,  I will only use the two mentioned. 

Axis-Y products all come under the
6+1+1 Series which they explain as 

"Each of the products in our 611 line is formulated with a combination of 6 nutrient-rich base ingredients, 1 core goal-oriented ingredient, and 1 quality-producing effective technology. Our 611 line is carefully formulated to address a skin concern personal to our community using natural, effective ingredients."
All their products including the sunscreen has 

6 Base ingredients: Calendula, Grape, Green Tea, Chamomile, Squalane, Allantoin 

1 Core ingredient: Mugwort 

1 Effective Technology: A unique peptide sequence that imitates the body's collagen production; anti-aging effects 

I find this sunscreen the smoothest and creamiest to apply. It feels like a chemical sunscreen and the white cast is very minimal (I don't really see it on my skin).  There is a scent to the product and it reminds me of the Isntree Mugwort clay mask. I don't really mind it though as it doesn't linger and I do like natural herbaly scents. 


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It might not be hydrating enough for very dry skinned folks. The scent might also be an issue for some.

Toners are among my favourite categories when it comes to skincare and I have a habit of hoarding them because I find them the most versatile. 

I prefer watery toners like this because I can layer and use them according to what my skin is needing at a particular moment or based on the change of seasons. I had always wanted to try this Rovectin Cica Care toner and was elated to incorporate it into my routine as I'm using a host of acids and tretinoin atm. 

I use this twice daily right after cleansing or after acids at night. I love that it is watery and hydrating but not overtly tacky that it makes me unable to apply other products. There is a slight sweet scent which I like and reminds me of the Secret Key fermented essence which I used many years back. 

Watery toners like the Rovectin Cica Care toner are like the white or black shirts in your wardrobe. Simple, basic but really essential in completing a look (or skincare routine here). 

I have chronic dry and chapped lips 365 days a year and sometimes I accidentally peel the dead skin off and put myself in misery lol. I used this toner on my lips before applying my lip balms and it never stung! Other toners have always stung my raw and sore chapped skin so it goes to show that this truly is super gentle and soothing on the skin. 

I'd recommend this to everyone with any skin condition and all skin types.


I just wished the sun stick was curved so that it would adhere well to the nooks and crannies of our faces. The price may be a little steep too but thankfully there are offers on it almost everywhere. 

The Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick contains a blend of Cica, Calamine, Madecassic acid and Asiatic acid. It comes in an elegant 14gm twist up tube and has no fragrance.

The sun stick has a very soft and silky texture befitting of its name. Upon application it feels powdery light (due to the dimethicone I assume) and there is no greasy feeling at all. It is sweat and water resisted and is compatible for sensitive skin types as well. 


There is no white cast and I like to use this for reapplication at work and at home too. Of course you can see foundation on the sun stick when you reapply on top of makeup but that has happened with every sun stick I have tried. I don't really expect makeup to not show on a sun stick, to be honest.

I feel this may not be suitable for dark toned folks as it may give you an ashy cast. Also it may be a little greasy for oily folks too so I recommend using it in autumn and winter (oily to combination skin). Also if you want extreme tone up this may not be for you as the product only imparts a subtle tone up effect. 

I love the pink packaging and the cherry blossom scent. The texture is also light and slightly moisturising. It gives a light tone up effect but nothing too stark or artificial. It is also easy to blend and did not break me out plus works well under make up. This is good for days when you want to look fresh and radiant and want a no makeup look. Just pair this with a concealer for spots and light eyeshadow with a fresh tint and you're good to go. Sometimes I even mix this with darker foundations or concealers for skin tint like effect.  

The only con regarding this product would be the steep price and availability for certain countries. 


Texture: gel cream, absorbs fast and has a pleasant botanical fragrance. 

I love the packaging too, specifically the cap with the golden details. The nozzle is also perfect. 


I started using this from the 11th of September 2020 and 14th October 2020 marked my 6th week. 

I have genetic dark circles and eye bags and I don’t expect overnight results. My sinusitis also aggravates my eye bags making me look weak and sick. 

In the before and after pics I can see some slight changes. Please note that these are untouched and without filters. The most noticeable change I can see is the reduction of my eye bags. My fine lines too look faint. 

I think this may give even better results with continued usage. 

Vizojean