Summary: retinol is an over-the-counter retinoid that can help improve acne, wrinkles and pigmentation when used long term. This product contains 0.3%, higher than the 0.025% needed to be effective. It contains peptides which can help smooth skin and is fragrance free. It can cause initial irritation as skin before accustomed. She suggests using it over a moisturizer on a clean dry face in the evening, on an every other day basis until tolerated. The skin on the neck, eyes and orffices should be avoided.
I bought this basic $20 retinal cream on amazon, been using it alone with grape seed oil/ hemp seed oil cleansing. Literally just these two items ( and sunscreen) My face was S H I T before this. I literally just started this routine on Wednesday and my skin and scars (I have cystic acne and deep scars on my cheeks) look much less rough and my skin is so soft Anyone that has bad skin: try my combo! I used to use 4+ products and that only effed up my skin
@@GotoMaki4Micah Check out Dr. Dray’s retinol for hyperpigmentation video. The CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum is one of her top OTC retinol products that she recommends.
I’m working as a Walgreens beauty consultant here in Texas, and your videos are just AMAZING! I’ve passed along all the information I’ve gotten from every video about maskne and other ways to cleanse the skin during the pandemic! Love you ❤️
I live in Canada and miss coming down to my closest Walgreens and chatting with the beauty consultants on what products would work best for me in the No7 line of cosmetics and skincare..:(
I have been using the #7 products for around 4 years. I may be sixty, but my face looks more like fifty. I have been asked if I have had a facelift, Botox or injections. None, just #7 has made all the difference. Thanks Dr. Dray for everything you put on your channel. My daughter first told me about you. She looks 15 years younger than she is. 😉😉😉
Boots the chemist is possibly the most famous dispensing chemist in the UK .They take as you have pointed out the health and safety of consumers very seriously so it is no surprise their information leaflet is comprehensive .The No 7 brand is very much a UK heritage brand produced and marketed by Boots the chemist .
I used to live in the UK and love Boots! It’s a big drugstore with lots of products in many categories! A favourite place to shop when I was there! I miss it!
You answered that tretinoin can not penetrate through 100% petrolatum,but what about creams containing petrolatum like Cervae cream in the thub? Plese like this comment so that she can see it 😊 Thank you
I was wondering too. I like to wash my face kind of early like at least three hours before bedtime. If I put my retin a on then I wonder if light from my house, phone, tv, etc degrades the product. If I wait until bedtime to put the retin a on then, will it go through my cerave in the tub or Vanicream I use for moisturizer? I just want to get the most from it. My crepey, post-menopausal skin needs all the help it can get!
@@4everyoung24 yes it can become degradable. She advises to apply Vit. A's in bed after all moisturizer has been on awhile. No lights or phones after that. I feel you on the post menopausal skin. I have dark "spots" where my phone hits my cheeks!!! I text everyone now. I use a hat a coolibar scarf too!.
@@melissabridge5687 yes. She advise tretinoin right before bed because of the impact of the lights...But then there is possiblity that tretinoin rub off of the pillow 🙄 How much does it take tretinoin to get into the skin? @drdray help us 😊
The fact that Dr. Dray can pronounce big words and give the breakdown just goes to show she’s a bonafide certified dermatologist. Mad respect and you go girl!!
I mean this is a funny comment. The doc is great but just because you can pronounce words n do some research doesn't make you a bonafide certified derma lol
It's the best serum I've ever tried. The result is visible after a few applications, the skin is glowing, uniform and the fine lines decrease by the 40%. I use it together No. 7 day and night creams for mature skins.
Happy Monday!!! I use Differen now. I used to use the Neutrogena one. I r was really nice. I think it help prepare my face for a stronger VitA. I tolerated Differen from the start and saw results in 2 weeks and continue to see results. My dark "spots" have faded considerably. Hyaluronic acid has helped with my dryness. I use everything CerVe! I recently purchased the ItSkin licorice root serum. It is very nice and has excelerated my fading of dark spots. Wear Spf 50 on my face daily and wearing a Coolibar hat and scarf has helped as well!
i’ve been binging some of your video’s from 3 years ago and wow you had such a glow up!! your skin really improved so much and you’re truly glowing from the inside out
Been using this product for about 8 months. I’ve always struggled with oily skin and this product has improved my oil balance significantly. My forehead wrinkles have also diminished quite a lot. (I should also mention I use the Cerave PM moisturizer, which I love).
I bought this and am still on the first week. Yes. I liked the instructions. Being I know nothing. I haven't had any irritation at all. I have very sensitive skin and I seem to be getting worse as I get older. I've just started this and I'm 71. I will say I've not finished my first week. But, I can definitely see a difference in my skin. The wrinkles on sides of my face don't seem as deep. Mind you I really don't have wrinkles anywhere else yet. This is a really good product. I like it. No acne here.
I love and have been using a lot of the No7 serums, creams and cleansers for many years and absolutely love their foundation drops - the serums have made a HUGE difference with lines and wrinkles and texture. They are amazing. I was so happy to see that they had come out with a retinol product and loved this review. I am trying it tonight over my moisturizer! Thank you. This is a product we can get in Canada as well
Lived in the UK for 15 yrs. Boots is a remowned, excellent dispensing chemist. During the 90s they started coming out with skin care and makeup lines..both excellent. Their lipstick is great.
Kim Lloyd-George Agreed, but Boots has had its own skincare and make up line for decades. Way back to the 1930s because even my grandma used their products. I was a Saturday girl on the Boots No.7 counter & that was in the late 1970s. Pity I did use not SPF or have Dr Dray back then. My now (very) mature skin would have thanked me! 😉😂
@@carrielamarr2845 Shocking you never used any, My mum did and her skin is amazing for her age! it was around when she was younger. You don't look that old
You convinced me to get serious with my Tretinoin use. Thanks! It took about 3 months to see a difference and almost 6 months in. I attribute the speed of these results to all the years of retinol. Anyways my hooded eyes are finally lifting and melasma is fading. Nice to see my younger self again. TY for all you do!!!
i have sensitive and reactive skin, rosacea that is triggered by literally anything. Azelaic acid irritated me like CRAZY but weirdly enough RETINOL saved my face..it doesnt irritate me, it even calms my redness, my acnee, my overly dramatic cheek capilaries that seemed like they were gonna explode. Long story short...retinol is my new best friend :)
@@ceesday Airol 0,05 (bought from Greece). I put a layer of moisturizer, let it set, then I mix a pea-size amount of retinol with a bit of moisturizer and apply. This is how it works for me..
No 7 make - up is also fragrance free and reasonably priced. I use it without any problems and I have atopic dermatitis. I did react to their suncream though.
Would love to hear your thoughts reviewing different procedures that can be done in a dermatologist office to keep our skin looking young. Examples include laser procedures, facial, Microneedling... There are so many procedures that can be done and hearing your thoughts would help me choose the best bang for my bucks since this can be very pricey!
I love Dr. Dray forever ❤️🤗 during the week she’s usually posting product reviews, educational videos from how to shop skincare in stores to teaching about active ingredients in creams, lotions and potions lol but not limited to and in the weekends she’s posting vlogs, food and fun stuff(s). 🌸❤️
I’ve used No7 Protect and Perfect for years and have just moved to the new Retinol product. Seeing this video was very timely and reassuring. Thank you.
I'm not sure if there is studies in retinoyl that can reverse dry skin to more oily. I have dry, sensitive, and mild rosacea. Now I've been using differin for about 3 months. I can tell a HUGE difference in my rosacea. My skin hasn't been this calm in years. My redness is nearly gone. There's a huge reduction of broken capillaries as well. I also do use 2 moisturizers. That could have something to do with it as well. 🤣. GREAT video!!!
@@ItsSuzanR On damp skin I use rosacare. Fabulous for rosacea! I let it dry. Then I apply differin. I let it sink in. Then I apply Cosrx snail mucin. (The cream not the essence). It's working pretty well for me. I'm using differin every night now. Over the course of 3 months I notice my skin is not near as dry as it used to be. My redness and capillaries has become minimal too. I use DRMTLGY untinted sunscreen during the day.
Outside of this video's topic but I want to tell you that you look lovely! I don't know what it is but you look kind of happier and glowing, wish you the best Dr. Dray✨❣️
Thanks for the tip of applying the moisturizer first, and then following with retinol. I've always heard it the other way around. I'll try it your way.
When I first tried adapalene my skin became extremely sensitive but once I started moisturizing first and using a balm around the corners of my mouth and eyes to form a protective barrier the sensitivity subsided. Now I can apply to bare skin. Hope that helps.
I've been using the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum for close to 5 months. I love it, I've noticed a major difference. I was in the women's shelter for six months, due to my house being condemned. It was very stressful, especially on my skin. I didn't have access to any of my skincare products. I found lines forming I didn't have before last year. Now I'm blessed to be in a senior housing complex studio apartment. With little money to spend, I wanted something inexpensive. Found an article that recommended this No7 product. I'm now 67 years old, and this product has really made me look younger.
No7 is a UK brand and widely available here. 🙂 I have no interest in this product as I use tretinoin but I never skip a Dr Dray video hehe! Thanks for being so educational and sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!
I’m so glad that you say that about the neck. Mine is so more sensitive than my face and can’t take a lot of the products that I use. I have a separate regimen for my neck
I love listening to you speak. And thank youuuu I HATE fragrance in skincare. I wish companies would understand consumers DO NOT want fragrance in products anymore. Period.
I feel like I was sitting in Grand Rounds at the University hospital I practiced at right out of school. Wow! Great educational video. Thanks for caring to bring us some knowledge. I am loving this new found Self care skin care. Thank you. Great video.
Yes, Dr. Dray's videos are like a detailed dermatology lecture I've attended in med school where the lecturer clearly explains the mode of action of a drug, but Dr. Dray does it in a way that even lay people would understand ❤️
I'm here in Ireland ☘☘☘ and started using the Boots Retinol only recently and I can see an improvement already. Experience a small amount of sensitivity but that's probably because I wasn't using any moisturizer beforehand. Now, that you have advised that it's ok to do so I will from now on. For newbies to using retinol, I'd highly recommend this products. 👍
I'm in the UK and I use this retinol serum. Ive got sensitive skin and my skin tolerates thus just fine. I built up to every night over a month and I'm now using it every night and I really enjoy it ☺
@@epiphgd4302 no, I just put the Retinol on first, let it sink in for 5 to 10 minutes then follow with moisturiser. Because of how it's formulated it's fine for me
Hi Dr Dray, Thank you for this review. I am a dual Canadian/British citizen so I am used to this brand. I am currently in Florida and just picked this up in Walgreens in July. I have sensitive skin + rosacea, and can not tolerate most retinol products. I have been using this once per week for about 3 weeks and so far have had no reaction. I am happy to find this product and plan to gradually use it more than once per week. I also have found great results with this brand’s cica-rescue skin paste at night if my skin becomes particularly reddish during the day. Thanks for the tips on applying retinol!!
I once put retinol on my neck. Won’t be doing that again. It was almost like a burn. Took ages to clear up! Just purchased the boots one after using Paula’s choice for years. Love to watch your video’s! I prefer to listen to your advice. 👍🏼
I've purchased this and have been using. I really do like it; I like the entire No.7 line really. Thanks for the product-specific information, you always dispell the hard-to-understand ingredients!! Love from CO, USA❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Dr D, I have started to use this product In December and I agree with that the instructions were great. I am new at using Retinol, but I was using their moisturizer and love it. Love your you tube info, you have given this 60 year old a lot of positive information. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for this. You recommend a lot of products that are not available here in the UK but we have a wide range of products and this just helped me to decide what to start with. 👌🏻
THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU ! this is the video i have been waiting for, a decent reccommended retinol that i can get in the u.k, i cant wait to try this.
I will stick to Sunday Riley 6% retinol claim but is actually 1% pure retinol which is strong enough and the strongest you can get without a prescription.
Thank you thank you thank you! I saw an advert for this and was really hoping you had a review :) I love your videos and watch them anyway but so many products in the US aren't available in the UK / Ireland. Very excited to finally be trying a retinol.
I started using tretinoin as per Dr Dray advice and results are amazing. Also a lot of her recommended products work really well, she is really a blessing to YT with her knowledge, unlike all this beauty "gurus" xD
Swear by No7, I've been using it for 9 years and now I am 39 with hardly any lines around my face although deeper on my forehead lol. The only annoying thing is the original intense serum in the white tube, the formula was changed and now it contains too much silicone and in many peoples, opinions is less effective. Thanks SOOOOOO much for this review, I bought this product after.
This video came up on my home page & I am so glad it did. I’m from the U.K. & have used No. 7 skincare for years but didn’t know they were now doing this product. This was a fantastic review that gives me the confidence that I won’t be wasting my money if I buy it. Thank you!
Thank you, there are so many choices. I've been using this No 7, and upon listening to your review of it, I will just stay with this. It doesn't irritate my skin, and goes on smooth requiring a very very small amount. 👍
You mentioned that the face regiment shouldn't continue onto the neck, do you have suggestions on what products are good for lines, wrinkles & skin tags on the neck?
Nearly finished my first retinol product...Cerave skin renewing retinol serum. So far so good 😃. Considering a retinaldehyde for my next phase in treatment. Perhaps from the Medik8 range as it’s available in the UK. Happy Monday all! ❤️
@@majagirlpower2561 No purging at all and I’ve been using the product for 7 weeks. I always moisturise first and follow Dr Dray’s advice! Also recommend building up the frequency slowly. Good luck!!
I like this product, I have used Neutrogena in the past but wanted to try this product. My forehead did peel for a couple of weeks where with Neutrogena Retinol it did not. The N07 goes on easier spreads faster and I can tell a slight difference in my laugh lines
@@krystal3721 Absolutely! I used the Rapid Wrinkle repair in the gray bottles. Day and night formulas for yrs. I started using the formula in the gray jar and I really think it works better. I use to use prescription strength Retinol and it got so expensive I read up about Neutrogena and also Dr Dray has given it a positive review. N07 is a little more expensive but it is a tad bit stronger than Neutrogena..
Omg, I had the worst reaction using a retinol the first time I used it! My entire face peeled for a week. It was so embarrassing, I had no idea what I was doing. haha You must have some very resilient skin!
@@lauramorris4632 whenever influencers are like "I use 0.2% retinol once a week to prevent irritation" I just think "wut?" because I can't relate to it. I don't know what factors into how much irritation is experienced: I do have dry skin and fragrance sensitivity (mainly citrus) but actives like retinol, AHAs, and BHAs have never bothered me. Niacinamide though does sting after shaving (at 10%) and vitamin C 30% probably irritates everyone. I do use retinaldehyde now though and that is probably less likely to cause irritation than retinol, maybe.
@@moose8762 yes, I think everyone is different! Just go with what works for you. I know everyone recommends and says that Cerave won't irritate your skin but I was using one of their PM moisturizers and it burned when I applied it. So weird! But I can put random moisturizers like Nivea on my face with no probs.
Question - Your advice about moisturizing before Retin-A, would that also apply to someone using it for anti-aging without acne? I want to ensure it would not minimize the effect of the prescription.
Yes it would. Using moisturizer before the retin-a provides a barrier which reduces the irritation. After a while then try before the moisturizer for a better effect if your skin can take it.
Amna Khan I apply them in those areas, but make sure to put a very light layer, and make sure there’s a bit more moisturizer there. I’ve never had issues 🤷🏻♀️
Mary Poppins I’ve always applied them in those areas, for at least 16yrs. You just have to be careful not to get them IN those areas & like you said, apply a lighter layer.
Many thanks for this review! My understanding is that if we start using retinol once a week we should avoid other products that could cause irritation. However, is this a rule only on the days we use the retinol or this applies for our whole everyday skincare routine?
Happy Monday, Dr Dray! Thanks for the review. Nice to hear they put in detailed instructions with the product. Appreciate hearing your thoughts. Hope you have a lovely evening. 💜
Hi, Many thanks from the U.K.: Home of No.7. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult for us to get your products so I look for something that has the same basic ingredients. I'm very wary of using retinol products because I have very fair and sensitive skin but I have decided to take your advice about using vaseline...so far, so good! For those of us with sensitive skin, I suspect that that main sound is ping...the sound of the product hitting the waste-paper basket.
I wish I'd known to moisturize FIRST because I used this product (on my forehead only) and moisturized AFTER and my skin burned/peeled horribly. Should have researched first rather than following the company's instructions lol. Thanks, Dr. Dray!!!
Summary: retinol is an over-the-counter retinoid that can help improve acne, wrinkles and pigmentation when used long term. This product contains 0.3%, higher than the 0.025% needed to be effective. It contains peptides which can help smooth skin and is fragrance free. It can cause initial irritation as skin before accustomed. She suggests using it over a moisturizer on a clean dry face in the evening, on an every other day basis until tolerated. The skin on the neck, eyes and orffices should be avoided.
omg thank you!
I bought this basic $20 retinal cream on amazon, been using it alone with grape seed oil/ hemp seed oil cleansing.
Literally just these two items ( and sunscreen)
My face was S H I T before this. I literally just started this routine on Wednesday and my skin and scars (I have cystic acne and deep scars on my cheeks) look much less rough and my skin is so soft
Anyone that has bad skin: try my combo! I used to use 4+ products and that only effed up my skin
@@Daisy-zr3qm can you share the products you use? Please!? One is a cleanser? and the order you use it. My acne scars are so bad.
This contains 0.3% retinol, not 0.03% 🙂
@@soulkeys86 I thought the package said 1.5%
I've been using °7 retinol for a while & like the results. It also comes highly recommended by Dr. Youn, holistic plastic surgeon. I give it 👍👍
Use it also works great
he also recommended cera ve as a budget option. she is talking about percentages and there is no percentage on the cera ve. is it useless then?
@@GotoMaki4Micah Check out Dr. Dray’s retinol for hyperpigmentation video. The CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum is one of her top OTC retinol products that she recommends.
I just got mine yesterday after watching his video yesterday too lol
What about Larozposey retinol? I just got it yesterday is t good?
I’m working as a Walgreens beauty consultant here in Texas, and your videos are just AMAZING! I’ve passed along all the information I’ve gotten from every video about maskne and other ways to cleanse the skin during the pandemic! Love you ❤️
I would love your job
Amanda Green it has it’s days 😅
i am BC too! i binge watch her videos and they help SO much!
I live in Canada and miss coming down to my closest Walgreens and chatting with the beauty consultants on what products would work best for me in the No7 line of cosmetics and skincare..:(
@@tjodine2433 come down to visit 😻 I love meeting new people‼️❤️
As a UK based fan of yours I appreciate your inclusion of UK based products. Thank you Dr Dray💖
Agreed!!
👍
Love that she’s recommended uk products
Totally agree, so many sites cover what’s readily available in USA but almost impossible to find over here.
@@barefootcontessa3112 r
I have been using the #7 products for around 4 years. I may be sixty, but my face looks more like fifty. I have been asked if I have had a facelift, Botox or injections. None, just #7 has made all the difference. Thanks Dr. Dray for everything you put on your channel. My daughter first told me about you. She looks 15 years younger than she is. 😉😉😉
I checked your photo , beautiful woman and your face looks more like 39 !
@@noshkainteriors66 that is sweet to say 🥰
If you'd have used them for 40 years, you would look 40!
I really appreciate how sober and rational you are when you disseminate information.
thanks
Boots the chemist is possibly the most famous dispensing chemist in the UK .They take as you have pointed out the health and safety of consumers very seriously so it is no surprise their information leaflet is comprehensive .The No 7 brand is very much a UK heritage brand produced and marketed by Boots the chemist .
I love Boots. I really loved their simply sensitive cream. they discontinued it in Norway :(
@@iffattarannum1646 that's a shame ,perhaps you could get someone to send it to you from the UK ?
@@lynnedechallans748 It's ok. but boots has some other good products here and the price is really affordable. A big fan of boots here. :)
@@iffattarannum1646 they had a fairly recent rebranding of this product in the UK so it may be that it comes back with the new branding at some point
I used to live in the UK and love Boots! It’s a big drugstore with lots of products in many categories! A favourite place to shop when I was there! I miss it!
You answered that tretinoin can not penetrate through 100% petrolatum,but what about creams containing petrolatum like Cervae cream in the thub?
Plese like this comment so that she can see it 😊
Thank you
I’m not her but I can give you an answer in the meantime. Those formulations have less than 10% petroleum jelly making it more penetrable.
I was wondering too. I like to wash my face kind of early like at least three hours before bedtime. If I put my retin a on then I wonder if light from my house, phone, tv, etc degrades the product. If I wait until bedtime to put the retin a on then, will it go through my cerave in the tub or Vanicream I use for moisturizer? I just want to get the most from it. My crepey, post-menopausal skin needs all the help it can get!
@@4everyoung24 yes it can become degradable. She advises to apply Vit. A's in bed after all moisturizer has been on awhile. No lights or phones after that.
I feel you on the post menopausal skin. I have dark "spots" where my phone hits my cheeks!!! I text everyone now. I use a hat a coolibar scarf too!.
@@melissabridge5687 yes. She advise tretinoin right before bed because of the impact of the lights...But then there is possiblity that tretinoin rub off of the pillow 🙄 How much does it take tretinoin to get into the skin? @drdray help us 😊
@@hariskljaho6716 You just have to let it dry before you go to bed. If you want to be safe then you can try sleeping on your back.
The fact that Dr. Dray can pronounce big words and give the breakdown just goes to show she’s a bonafide certified dermatologist. Mad respect and you go girl!!
Love her!!! She’s very informative
I mean this is a funny comment. The doc is great but just because you can pronounce words n do some research doesn't make you a bonafide certified derma lol
It's the best serum I've ever tried. The result is visible after a few applications, the skin is glowing, uniform and the fine lines decrease by the 40%. I use it together No. 7 day and night creams for mature skins.
In a month or two you’ll hit 1 mill for sure!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✨✨✨
thanks for all of your support
yep
Can't wait 🤗👏
So well deserved :) never rooted so much for anyone to reach a larger audiance 👏
Yay!! I'm Sooo Happy For Dr. Dray!! Can't Wait!!
We can definitely get this in the UK. No.7 is the brand of our main 'drugstore' called Boots the Chemist. The No 7 brand has been around since 1935 !!
Val Garrett Boots is now owned by Walgreens which is an American pharmacy chain !,
Sheila Winn Yes that’s right. Since 2014 I think.
Where can we get it ? On the internet ❤ du you have a link ?
Happy Monday!!! I use Differen now. I used to use the Neutrogena one. I r was really nice. I think it help prepare my face for a stronger VitA. I tolerated Differen from the start and saw results in 2 weeks and continue to see results. My dark "spots" have faded considerably. Hyaluronic acid has helped with my dryness. I use everything CerVe! I recently purchased the ItSkin
licorice root serum. It is very nice and has excelerated my fading of dark spots. Wear Spf 50 on my face daily and wearing a Coolibar hat and scarf has helped as well!
Can’t wait to hear what you think of this retinol. 😊
thanks for watching
Appreciate you clarifying what “purging” is as there’s a lot of misinformation about it on the Internet. 👏
Love all no7 products a lot of skin care causes me to have acne breakouts.
Me too! Have been waiting! 🥰 Hey Dr D!
i’ve been binging some of your video’s from 3 years ago and wow you had such a glow up!! your skin really improved so much and you’re truly glowing from the inside out
Been using this product for about 8 months. I’ve always struggled with oily skin and this product has improved my oil balance significantly. My forehead wrinkles have also diminished quite a lot. (I should also mention I use the Cerave PM moisturizer, which I love).
Do you use the moisturiser before or after?
Have you tried this without a moisturiser?
I bought this and am still on the first week. Yes. I liked the instructions. Being I know nothing. I haven't had any irritation at all. I have very sensitive skin and I seem to be getting worse as I get older. I've just started this and I'm 71. I will say I've not finished my first week. But, I can definitely see a difference in my skin. The wrinkles on sides of my face don't seem as deep. Mind you I really don't have wrinkles anywhere else yet. This is a really good product. I like it. No acne here.
I love and have been using a lot of the No7 serums, creams and cleansers for many years and absolutely love their foundation drops - the serums have made a HUGE difference with lines and wrinkles and texture. They are amazing. I was so happy to see that they had come out with a retinol product and loved this review. I am trying it tonight over my moisturizer! Thank you. This is a product we can get in Canada as well
Did you experience any irritation at first l using this? And how did you build the frequency ?
Where can I get it in Canada please
Lived in the UK for 15 yrs. Boots is a remowned, excellent dispensing chemist. During the 90s they started coming out with skin care and makeup lines..both excellent. Their lipstick is great.
Kim Lloyd-George Agreed, but Boots has had its own skincare and make up line for decades. Way back to the 1930s because even my grandma used their products. I was a Saturday girl on the Boots No.7 counter & that was in the late 1970s. Pity I did use not SPF or have Dr Dray back then. My now (very) mature skin would have thanked me! 😉😂
@@carrielamarr2845 Shocking you never used any, My mum did and her skin is amazing for her age! it was around when she was younger. You don't look that old
Boots???
No 7 has great over the counter skincare, boots is amazing
Thank you for your generosity with your vast knowledge and your time. I believe you are a natural-born teacher. We appreciate you greatly.
You convinced me to get serious with my Tretinoin use. Thanks! It took about 3 months to see a difference and almost 6 months in. I attribute the speed of these results to all the years of retinol. Anyways my hooded eyes are finally lifting and melasma is fading. Nice to see my younger self again. TY for all you do!!!
Do you use retenol cream or tretinoin the prescription one??
@@gargiganguly5076 I have a prescription.
i have sensitive and reactive skin, rosacea that is triggered by literally anything. Azelaic acid irritated me like CRAZY but weirdly enough RETINOL saved my face..it doesnt irritate me, it even calms my redness, my acnee, my overly dramatic cheek capilaries that seemed like they were gonna explode. Long story short...retinol is my new best friend :)
@@ceesday Airol 0,05 (bought from Greece). I put a layer of moisturizer, let it set, then I mix a pea-size amount of retinol with a bit of moisturizer and apply. This is how it works for me..
No 7 make - up is also fragrance free and reasonably priced. I use it without any problems and I have atopic dermatitis. I did react to their suncream though.
Would love to hear your thoughts reviewing different procedures that can be done in a dermatologist office to keep our skin looking young. Examples include laser procedures, facial, Microneedling...
There are so many procedures that can be done and hearing your thoughts would help me choose the best bang for my bucks since this can be very pricey!
Dr Davin Lim is a board-certified Dermatologist based in Australia who has videos on different procedures.
He specialises in in-room treatments IIRC.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
I love Dr. Dray forever ❤️🤗 during the week she’s usually posting product reviews, educational videos from how to shop skincare in stores to teaching about active ingredients in creams, lotions and potions lol but not limited to and in the weekends she’s posting vlogs, food and fun stuff(s). 🌸❤️
you inspired me as a pharmacist to start my UA-cam channel soon Dr.
thanks❤
I love the No7 line, it’s fantastic
Yes no fragrance! Glad you said that. I really believe that skincare should not be scented!
I’ve used No7 Protect and Perfect for years and have just moved to the new Retinol product. Seeing this video was very timely and reassuring. Thank you.
Really enjoyed your review, very thorough and informative and great to see a review of a product in the UK!
I'm not sure if there is studies in retinoyl that can reverse dry skin to more oily. I have dry, sensitive, and mild rosacea. Now I've been using differin for about 3 months. I can tell a HUGE difference in my rosacea. My skin hasn't been this calm in years. My redness is nearly gone. There's a huge reduction of broken capillaries as well. I also do use 2 moisturizers. That could have something to do with it as well. 🤣. GREAT video!!!
What moisturizers are you using? Do you apply them together or separately? Thanks!
Michelle Kelly Mignon Alverson yes! I’d love to know this too please! 😄💐
@@ItsSuzanR You want to know what moisturizers I use?
@@ItsSuzanR On damp skin I use rosacare. Fabulous for rosacea! I let it dry. Then I apply differin. I let it sink in. Then I apply Cosrx snail mucin. (The cream not the essence). It's working pretty well for me. I'm using differin every night now. Over the course of 3 months I notice my skin is not near as dry as it used to be. My redness and capillaries has become minimal too. I use DRMTLGY untinted sunscreen during the day.
Outside of this video's topic but I want to tell you that you look lovely! I don't know what it is but you look kind of happier and glowing, wish you the best Dr. Dray✨❣️
Thanks for the tip of applying the moisturizer first, and then following with retinol. I've always heard it the other way around. I'll try it your way.
Love No. 7 products! I have been sensitive to Retinol but going to give this one a whirl. Thank you! Happy new week.
thanks for watching
@@DrDrayzday My pleasure! I just love your channel. Great energy you have there.
When I first tried adapalene my skin became extremely sensitive but once I started moisturizing first and using a balm around the corners of my mouth and eyes to form a protective barrier the sensitivity subsided. Now I can apply to bare skin. Hope that helps.
As a skincare and sunscreen JUNKIE I love this channel soooo much. Ppl can’t believe I’m 51
@Leo L I was 32 years ago Lololo I turned 52 in April 😱
What do you think of the No.7 product line in general? I used their vitamin C and I noticed brighter skin right away.
I've been using the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum for close to 5 months. I love it, I've noticed a major difference. I was in the women's shelter for six months, due to my house being condemned. It was very stressful, especially on my skin. I didn't have access to any of my skincare products. I found lines forming I didn't have before last year. Now I'm blessed to be in a senior housing complex studio apartment. With little money to spend, I wanted something inexpensive. Found an article that recommended this No7 product. I'm now 67 years old, and this product has really made me look younger.
No7 is a UK brand and widely available here. 🙂 I have no interest in this product as I use tretinoin but I never skip a Dr Dray video hehe! Thanks for being so educational and sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!
Please can you tell me where you get tretinoin from in the UK? I’m really wanting to try it 😊
NowThenHannah Wayne Goss and Pampered Wolf, both are You Tubers living in the UK, get it from Dermatica (I may have spelled that wrong).
@@hanara24 I use Dermatica 🙂
I’m so glad that you say that about the neck. Mine is so more sensitive than my face and can’t take a lot of the products that I use. I have a separate regimen for my neck
For me it's the opposite. My neck can take literally anything and my face is sensitive to everything under the sun.
I use this product and have found that mixing the serum with an equal amount of moisturiser (Cerave) avoids any irritation as advised by Nadine Baggot
I've been using cerave resurfacing retinol for months now, so far so good. Thanks Dr. Dray all your skin tips.
Does the Boots 7 have more retinol than CeraVe?
Your skin looks AMAZING Dr Dray, glowing 💖
Can't wait till our doctor Dray will reach 1milion subscribers 🙌 ❤ 😍 💖 💕
THANK YOU Dr Dray for reviewing products we can find in the UK. Thank you thank you thank you
I love listening to you speak.
And thank youuuu I HATE fragrance in skincare. I wish companies would understand consumers DO NOT want fragrance in products anymore. Period.
they are necessary in some products in order to mask the smell of some ingredients otherwise consumers wouldn't buy them.
I feel like I was sitting in Grand Rounds at the University hospital I practiced at right out of school. Wow! Great educational video. Thanks for caring to bring us some knowledge.
I am loving this new found Self care skin care.
Thank you. Great video.
Yes, Dr. Dray's videos are like a detailed dermatology lecture I've attended in med school where the lecturer clearly explains the mode of action of a drug, but Dr. Dray does it in a way that even lay people would understand ❤️
Blessed Monday, God bless you. So wise, we are fortunate to be updated so often on your knowledge. Thank you. 💕
I'm here in Ireland ☘☘☘ and started using the Boots Retinol only recently and I can see an improvement already. Experience a small amount of sensitivity but that's probably because I wasn't using any moisturizer beforehand. Now, that you have advised that it's ok to do so I will from now on. For newbies to using retinol, I'd highly recommend this products. 👍
Hi just a query when you say Boots Retinol do you mean No 7 advanced retinol 1.5% or another product by Boots ?
@@jitendragurung9104 yes, that's the one. I should have been more specific.
I'm in the UK and I use this retinol serum. Ive got sensitive skin and my skin tolerates thus just fine. I built up to every night over a month and I'm now using it every night and I really enjoy it ☺
Yo. Do you put a moisturiser on first and let it sink in and then apply the retinol? Thanks.
@@epiphgd4302 no, I just put the Retinol on first, let it sink in for 5 to 10 minutes then follow with moisturiser. Because of how it's formulated it's fine for me
@@rachelhelman2098 Why do you need moisturiser as well
Hi Dr Dray, Thank you for this review. I am a dual Canadian/British citizen so I am used to this brand. I am currently in Florida and just picked this up in Walgreens in July. I have sensitive skin + rosacea, and can not tolerate most retinol products. I have been using this once per week for about 3 weeks and so far have had no reaction. I am happy to find this product and plan to gradually use it more than once per week. I also have found great results with this brand’s cica-rescue skin paste at night if my skin becomes particularly reddish during the day. Thanks for the tips on applying retinol!!
I like the No7 brand, my mom uses it a lot
Its the best in the UK! We all love it
@@Kimllg88 My mom is from the UK! 💗 We live in Canada
I love the No. 7 line.
I once put retinol on my neck. Won’t be doing that again. It was almost like a burn. Took ages to clear up! Just purchased the boots one after using Paula’s choice for years. Love to watch your video’s! I prefer to listen to your advice. 👍🏼
I’m a year late to this comment but may I ask which retinol it was that burned your neck?
I put this on my neck fine
9:15 I'm going to put it on my collarbone 🔥
Happy Monday, Dr. Dray. Early to class. Wonder what new product you’re teaching us about today. 🤓
Haha, I’m ready with my notebook & pen too!
I dont understand why I always got irritation in using retinol, but now i am using retinA ,it totally fine
Thanks for this video. I recently started purchasing No.7 from our Target store. I have been happy with their skincare and makeup so far.
I've purchased this and have been using. I really do like it; I like the entire No.7 line really. Thanks for the product-specific information, you always dispell the hard-to-understand ingredients!!
Love from CO, USA❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Dr D, I have started to use this product In December and I agree with that the instructions were great. I am new at using Retinol, but I was using their moisturizer and love it. Love your you tube info, you have given this 60 year old a lot of positive information. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for this. You recommend a lot of products that are not available here in the UK but we have a wide range of products and this just helped me to decide what to start with. 👌🏻
I REALLY appreciate your discussion of scientific evidence for the use of ingredients. Thank you for not using the word "proven".
i am so happy to see that your getting better doctor
What happened??
THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU ! this is the video i have been waiting for, a decent reccommended retinol that i can get in the u.k, i cant wait to try this.
I just bought this and started it tonight! I couldn't find any of your other retinol recommendations (I live outside the U.S.)
I will stick to Sunday Riley 6% retinol claim but is actually 1% pure retinol which is strong enough and the strongest you can get without a prescription.
Thank you thank you thank you! I saw an advert for this and was really hoping you had a review :) I love your videos and watch them anyway but so many products in the US aren't available in the UK / Ireland. Very excited to finally be trying a retinol.
Thanks for reviewing this, I’ve been using it since it came out so good to hear your thoughts as it’s not the cheapest
Love this review! Congratulations on 1M subs x
I started using tretinoin as per Dr Dray advice and results are amazing. Also a lot of her recommended products work really well, she is really a blessing to YT with her knowledge, unlike all this beauty "gurus" xD
Swear by No7, I've been using it for 9 years and now I am 39 with hardly any lines around my face although deeper on my forehead lol. The only annoying thing is the original intense serum in the white tube, the formula was changed and now it contains too much silicone and in many peoples, opinions is less effective. Thanks SOOOOOO much for this review, I bought this product after.
This video came up on my home page & I am so glad it did. I’m from the U.K. & have used No. 7 skincare for years but didn’t know they were now doing this product. This was a fantastic review that gives me the confidence that I won’t be wasting my money if I buy it. Thank you!
Happy Monday Dr Dray...your eye lashes are looking Amazing, there so long!....see you tomorrow x💙🤩
Thank you, there are so many choices. I've been using this No 7, and upon listening to your review of it, I will just stay with this. It doesn't irritate my skin, and goes on smooth requiring a very very small amount. 👍
You mentioned that the face regiment shouldn't continue onto the neck, do you have suggestions on what products are good for lines, wrinkles & skin tags on the neck?
Great info Dr. Dray I have learned so much from you, you are wonderful I really dont use anything now without checking on you first. Thank you 👍👍👍👍
Gorl, your skin is on point in this video!
Nearly finished my first retinol product...Cerave skin renewing retinol serum. So far so good 😃. Considering a retinaldehyde for my next phase in treatment. Perhaps from the Medik8 range as it’s available in the UK. Happy Monday all! ❤️
I whant to get it 👀 have you got any purging from cerave retionl ?
Maja GirlPoWER Im recently using the same one and I am purging.
@@katiemarie6567 thanks ❤ i have purging 1 time omg xD but it gone xD
@@majagirlpower2561 No purging at all and I’ve been using the product for 7 weeks. I always moisturise first and follow Dr Dray’s advice! Also recommend building up the frequency slowly. Good luck!!
@@naddyn685 thanks 😻 i have never taken retenol 👀
Thank you Dr Dray , very informative as always . Have a great week 🌻
i just bought it now, i watched your video prior to opening the product. hope it will work well with my skin. thanks
I heard behoove!!!!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Monday’s word of the day! 📚
Greetings U. Charlie hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜....
Happy Monday!
Heard it too. Dr Dray is so loveable.
Whitney Brown thanks so much same to you! 😀👍🏻
Rainforest Blessed 👍🏻
Happy Monday Dr. dray, I really appreciate you taking the time to educate us even more over on your instagram. Thanks so much❤️
My husband joined the subscribers list, I asked why, he said to know what to gift you, you seem watching this Chanel with passion 😅
That is soooo cuteeeee
Another great comprehensive review - thank you!
I like this product, I have used Neutrogena in the past but wanted to try this product. My forehead did peel for a couple of weeks where with Neutrogena Retinol it did not. The N07 goes on easier spreads faster and I can tell a slight difference in my laugh lines
I'm wanting to try the neutrogena next. I'm on CeraVe resurfacing now. Did you like the neutrogena & would use it again?
@@krystal3721 Absolutely! I used the Rapid Wrinkle repair in the gray bottles. Day and night formulas for yrs. I started using the formula in the gray jar and I really think it works better. I use to use prescription strength Retinol and it got so expensive I read up about Neutrogena and also Dr Dray has given it a positive review. N07 is a little more expensive but it is a tad bit stronger than Neutrogena..
@@teresaliggett6528 that's cool. I'm excited to try it next
@@krystal3721 Good luck with it. I really think you will like it 🙂
Thank you so much this review. I was wondering if you had an opinion of PIXI skincare?
You look so pretty here! You glow!
Retinol and retinaldehyde have never caused any irritation on my skin so I just use the highest concentration available over the counter 🤷🏽♂️
Lucky you lol
Omg, I had the worst reaction using a retinol the first time I used it! My entire face peeled for a week. It was so embarrassing, I had no idea what I was doing. haha You must have some very resilient skin!
@@lauramorris4632 whenever influencers are like "I use 0.2% retinol once a week to prevent irritation" I just think "wut?" because I can't relate to it. I don't know what factors into how much irritation is experienced: I do have dry skin and fragrance sensitivity (mainly citrus) but actives like retinol, AHAs, and BHAs have never bothered me. Niacinamide though does sting after shaving (at 10%) and vitamin C 30% probably irritates everyone.
I do use retinaldehyde now though and that is probably less likely to cause irritation than retinol, maybe.
@@moose8762 yes, I think everyone is different! Just go with what works for you. I know everyone recommends and says that Cerave won't irritate your skin but I was using one of their PM moisturizers and it burned when I applied it. So weird! But I can put random moisturizers like Nivea on my face with no probs.
@@lauramorris4632 the CeraVe lotion stings my face but the cream and PM are fine
Question - Your advice about moisturizing before Retin-A, would that also apply to someone using it for anti-aging without acne? I want to ensure it would not minimize the effect of the prescription.
Yes it would. Using moisturizer before the retin-a provides a barrier which reduces the irritation. After a while then try before the moisturizer for a better effect if your skin can take it.
What kind of moisturiser can we use?
@@fazifazi123456 cerave moisturizing lotion works good!
Don't put it around your eyes or mouth? But that's where all my wrinkles are 😬
There are products for those areas you just have to search for them.
@@db-gb5xi are those products just lower strength retinols? Or is there something fundamentally different about them?
Amna Khan I apply them in those areas, but make sure to put a very light layer, and make sure there’s a bit more moisturizer there. I’ve never had issues 🤷🏻♀️
@@-MaryPoppins- that makes sense!
Mary Poppins I’ve always applied them in those areas, for at least 16yrs. You just have to be careful not to get them IN those areas & like you said, apply a lighter layer.
Thanks for explaining purging, I was so afraid of incorporating differin because of that
Omg I’ve been taking my retinol to my neck thinking it’s the right thing to do!
Just
Mix with moisturizer
Many thanks for this review! My understanding is that if we start using retinol once a week we should avoid other products that could cause irritation. However, is this a rule only on the days we use the retinol or this applies for our whole everyday skincare routine?
Happy Monday, Dr Dray! Thanks for the review. Nice to hear they put in detailed instructions with the product. Appreciate hearing your thoughts. Hope you have a lovely evening. 💜
People ulta has a No.7 sale goin on now! It lasts until the 18 th of this month
Thank you for your reviews, I truly enjoy them. I also get educated on certain products I use or willing to try.
Sounds No7 prepared this just for Dr. Dray!
We can look young but a certain innocence in the face will never come back
It's called life experience. And some people never lose that innocence. My mother still had it at the age of 67.
That’s another topic we can discuss
Thank you so much for all the education you give so freely 🥰
Happy Monday Dr.Dray!! 😃
Same to you!
Thanks so much for such an informative review, it all makes perfect sence 😊I've always been a fan of Boots No7 products. I will be trying this ASAP.
Hi,
Many thanks from the U.K.: Home of No.7.
Unfortunately, it can be very difficult for us to get your products so I look for something that has the same basic ingredients.
I'm very wary of using retinol products because I have very fair and sensitive skin but I have decided to take your advice about using vaseline...so far, so good!
For those of us with sensitive skin, I suspect that that main sound is ping...the sound of the product hitting the waste-paper basket.
I wish I'd known to moisturize FIRST because I used this product (on my forehead only) and moisturized AFTER and my skin burned/peeled horribly. Should have researched first rather than following the company's instructions lol. Thanks, Dr. Dray!!!