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skincarenewbie

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how to avoid pilling

how to avoid pilling? so I'm using azelaic acid and this moisturizer and I noticed some pilling when I'm on the moisturizer step... i don't have a problem when I'm using my toner then azelaic. Is my moisturizer not suitable with azelaic acid? Can I use azelaic acid without moisturizer at night? Is it still effective? or can I mix azelaic acid and my moisturizer to avoid pilling? πŸ˜… I have another unopened isntree moisturizer so I'm still planning to use this but what moisturizer do you use when you are using cos de baha azelaic acid?
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theskinilivein

Oily/Sensitive

Make sure you don't use too much of the serum and let it dry complete before you apply an appropriate amount of moisturizer, that helped me a lot with pilling issues 😊
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devydshop

Dry/Resilient

same thoughts
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mersiskalie

Oily/Sensitive

interesting topicπŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»
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Emjee

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maybe they're just not meant to be used under the same routine. try to use them alternately and see if the results would still be the same.
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qilss

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Try waiting a few minutes after serum application to let it fully absorb first before applying moisturiser. This may help reduce pilling. If it still happens, then I guess the two aren't compatible with each other. I pair the Cos de Baha Azelaic Acid with Isntree Aqua Gel Cream and it works fine. It works well with my other serums and moisturiser too.
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skincarenewbie

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how many minutes is a "few minutes"? i'm so lost πŸ˜†
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