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saskiaskin
Oily/Resilient
I use it after toner but wait for the toner to dry down so I’m not applying on damp skin. applying on damp skin can increase irritation. But when I first started I buffered and applied as a last step after moisturiser. once my skin became used to retinol I moved it to direct skin application. And to avoid dryness you may need a richer moisturiser.
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SkincareUnni82
Dry/Resilient
Ah..okay. Good to know about your routine and I've actually never heard of anyone using it after moisturizer, so thats interesting. Also, thank you for your suggestion! 💫
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Yourskintellectual
Oily/Resilient
I use it on clean skin and let it dry for a bit until I apply the moisturiser. I use it 3-4x a week and avoid any other actives in that routine. If I feel that my skin feels drier, I reduce the frequency.
Another thing to consider is to use a moisturiser before applying retinoids and after - basically a sandwich method.
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theskinilivein
Oily/Sensitive
I use it after using my niacinamide seru in the PM then after my skin absorbs it I apply a moisturizer over it 😊
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SkincareUnni82
Dry/Resilient
I've never used Niacinamide before retinol. I've actually only used a soothing toner or Hyaluronic acid serum, so this is interesting to me. Thanks for letting me know!
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Pattypan
Dry/Sensitive
I use mine after moisturizer and wait to completely dry after going to the next step which is retinol because I've watched that Putting moisturizer first before using retinol can lessen the irritation on the skin. Just make sure that the moisturizer was absorbed completely into the skin before applying retinol.
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hexamuted
Dry/Resilient
I put it on after my glycolic toner dries. and then I let the retinol dry completely before putting anything else on.
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triedbutnotested
Dry/Resilient
Hi,i have question doesn't it irritate for you using glycolic acid & retinol in the same routine ?, coz i heard & read AHA & retinol not be used in same routine as it might lead to irritation.
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