Irritation level: Geek&Gorgeous RetinAl ...

Irritation level: Geek&Gorgeous RetinAl 0.05% vs.The Ordinary retinOl 0.2%... what's yr thoughts on them?

Hv anyone tried both the above products before? i'm currently on TO's retinol 0.2%... it's already been 9mths, but my skin is still quite irritated by it. i could use it after doing the sandwich method and sometimes, even need to dilute it further with moisturizer to tame it even more.. im only using 2drops, between 1-2x per week... less if skin is unhappy. so technically i CAN use the TO retinol, and it is giving some positive results, that's why i persisted... but it's such a bother to play bedroom chemist at home. ive heard of ppl who switched from retinol to G&G's retinAl having a much happier experience .... saying that the retinal even though more potent, was giving little to no irritation after the switch... Can any retinol & retinal users share yr thoughs and experience ? and do you recommend the switch?

theartofskincarett

Dry/Sensitive

I haven’t Tried these products…I understand you tried sandwich method and it still didn’t reduce your irritation Retinaldehyde is one step conversion from Retinoic acid and it’s less irritating but more expensive than retinol here is a chart for retinoids…you can definitely change to retinaldehyde and see how it works for you https://www.instagram.com/p/CIp41v2hbSX/?utm_medium=copy_link

chlil2002

Oily/Sensitive

just wondering.... what brand of retinoid are you using currently and how did you start? what brand n strength... and how long did it take for yr skin to adjust?

chlil2002

Oily/Sensitive

thanks for the article. I'll read up. no, the irritation did cut down a bit when i tame it with moisturizers but what i meant was: its been 9mths, but my tolerance level did not improve, and until now i still need multiple layers of moisturizer to tamper the irritation down. so i want to find out from those who hv used the above brands before, and whether my user-experience with this particular retinol from T.O. is normal thing is it just my own skin that's having low tolerance level towards retinols in general, or.... is it due to the particular brand that's giving me trouble. ive only ever used that T.O. retinol, and since its my first time, and my experience hasn't been pleasant, it makes me wonder... 🤪

Irritation level: Geek&Gorgeous RetinAl 0.05% vs.The Ordinary retinOl 0.2%... what's yr thoughts on them?

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