I love how you’re adding the time stamps in. It’s so helpful! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. It’s made my tretinoin journey so much easier
I do a moisturizing sandwich, so moisturizer before tretinoin and once it's dry, moisturizer on top. The climate I live in is extremely dry, especially in winter, and with good old menopause causing my skin to be drier on top of everything else, I find I need that extra protection. 🙄
6 months agoI hadn’t put a moisturizer on my face in 45 years. When my 45th bday rolled around I decided it was time to take care of my skin and fell into theUA-cam rabbit hole. Done regret a minute of it and my skin looks amazing. Now I moisturize day and night
i came across this young woman with the most gorgeous, perfect, poreless glowing skin and i asked her what she used on it. nothing. no moisturizer, no sunscreen. what kind of cleanser? coast bar soap. lol. she’s the second woman with gorgeous skin i’ve met who uses nothing. the other woman who had strikingly gorgeous skin didn’t even generally wash her face! sometimes less is more. if i didn’t hyperpigment so easily i’d probably stop using sunscreen and stop washing my face too. ever since i minimized my routine and cut out all leave-on actives (wash thoroughly and moisturize at night, spot treat the occasional tiny whitehead or blackhead, sunscreen in morn) i can see that my acid mantle/skin barrier has been restored (water beads up on my face when i wash it, like it’s sitting on oil) and my skin is looking better than ever. the less you mess with your face and the stronger your barrier, i think the less you need honestly.
I'd like to know too, but usually her recommendations are too heavy for me. I do use Retin A every night and Blue Lizard Face SPF 30 every day. The SPF 50 in any brand is too heavy for me.
Delighted to see you use Australias QV brand. The chemists at Queen Victoria hospital made their first hand cream for their nurses over 100 years ago! They have a new range of ceramide products too!
I find The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors cream works best with my Tretinoin. I also find the Pyunang Yul Intensive Repair Cream works well though I find it slightly too occlusive.
My oily acne prone skin has actually paid off for me in late middle age. I've used RetinA most my adult life and now I use adapeline. I use the thick CereVe on top of it and my skin is better than ever. Of course I don't smoke and have always used sunscreen. All these things help in the aging process.
@@lynnshasta3901 the thicker cream is a night time renew cream, made with shey butter. Here it’s purple and white where as the reg moisturizer is blue and white/label
Hi, are you still using the ceramic cream in the tub? I need something for skin barrier repair and protection and was considering this but I am not sure if this will suit my oily acne prone skin same as you. I live in a tropical weather country which is mostly hot or humid except the winters. I am intending to use it only at night. Would love hear your input on this.
This video seriously came at just the right time -- as my face is stinging from applying my everyday moisturizer after just starting tret. Thanks so much for the info and recs Dr. Dray, you're the best.
Love my Cerave Retinol Serum after my moisturizer. I use Elf Nightime face cream. Fragrance free and absorbs really well. I use Clinique dramatically differ face lotion for daytime.
As far as the order of moisturizer / serum, are you referring specifically to the full force retinol or would you also apply, say, the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol serum after applying moisturizer and letting it absorb?
Dr Dray. Your skin is gorgeous. I really appreciate these videos. It makes the process of understanding my skin and taking the best care of it that I can within my budget more doable 💜
Dr dray that's so crazy, I have been thinking about what moisturiser to use with my retinol, I commented on your most recent video asking this question, and I just noticed now that you posted this video the exact same time I posted that comment!
My derm unfortunately NEVER told me about healthy skin barrier. I suffered with acne, peeling skin...and the viscous cycle of thinking “drying out” my skin would stop the acne, then over moisturizing to combat the dryness. I’ve since then been using only CeraVe morning and night after cleansing...retin a before bed. Of course sunscreen after cera ve in the morning. My skin has never been better! Thank you Dr. Dray for sharing your knowledge......free!❤️😀
I have been using retinol before my moisturizer but I will try it the other way around. Using the ordinary but almost finished and then I have the versed one with bakuchiol. Very excited to try that one out next 😀
@@DrDrayzday hi dr. Dray!!! I just received aveno 0.5 ratrinal cream. I am going to try to from tomorrow with cerave moisturizering cream...I just tried naturium plantbased ceramide cream and it leaves my face more oily and I think made me breakout...only used it two days..or could be wishtrend mandelic acid prep water.. I wanted to love it but either one of them causing me breakout.
@@DrDrayzday good morning my favourite dermatologist, please can I use both differin adapalene and neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair cream together in my night routine? Like I mean, I cleanse my face with my gentle cleanser, then follow up with my adapalene and then lastly my neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair cream? Is it okay like this?
I tried the vanicream facial moisturizer. It even says for sensitive skin, but it has added acids. It's a compound and it made my face sting. I switched to Cetaphil for cleanser and moisturizer. No sting. So gentle and my Trentinoin goes on after. Finally found what works for me.
That’s so weird because I’m the complete opposite. I swear by, and absolutely love vanicream cleansers and moisturizers. I have very sensitive,dry, and acne prone skin , and one of the only brands that doesn’t burn my skin,break me out, or leave my skin still dry is Vanicream. I’ve tried several cetaphil products and almost every one I’ve tried didn’t work for me. They either breaks me out,burn, or cause a lot of irritation on my face, mainly around my eyes. Their moisturizer weren’t bad, they just didn’t do enough for my skin. Their cleansers seem to be what irritates my skin the most, especially when used with retinol.
Aside from being knowledgeable about skincare, what I like about Dr. Dray is her effort to save her viewers some money. Now, only if I could have her immaculately flawless complexion...that would be so nice 😏✌🇵🇭
for me the best value ive been able to find for a facial routne is from walmart : 16oz cerave SA daily facial wash 16$ , cerave daily face lotion 16oz 16$ , advanced clinicals retinol lotion 16oz 16$ for night , and eucerin daily spf lotion 16oz 12$ for daytime
This video is so informative, Thank You Dr. Dray. I only use The Ordinary 2% but usually put my moisturizer on after. Thought the retinol should be put on directly because it is a mild formula. Good to know you can use it before. Going to try the Avene. Looks like a good product.
Cerave, Squalane oil, and Vanicream rock for my sensitive skin that’s been made even more sensitive with retinoids and retinols. I also will throw on some Aquaphor or CeraVe healing ointment over my moisturizer at times for extra moisture while sleeping. 👍😉
@@nenabunenathat's right because it can cause it to penetrate deeper and cause further irritation and compromise the stability of the product. Especially during retinization period.
Me too! I use to shell out 60-70$ every other month at Sephora for moisturizers but the Aveeno one feels like a gel but hydrates and moisturizes like a cream! Its amazing.
@@Miechonlada I have the cleanser too. It's ok I think. Nothing special but it is very gentle. I have Curel's makeup cleansing gel coming today. It's very good. Then I use Avene's Xeracalm cleansing oil as my 2nd cleanse.
I love the anti aging benefits I have seen with my 0.035 tret Rx but my skin has been arguing with it for nearly 2 years. I finally now put Vanicream on my face 20 minutes before the tretinoin and it's made a huge difference to my tolerance and very little irritation.
Currently I been using the Avene Retinal followed by a collagen cream moisturizer from Code of Harmony. Is it a mistake to be using these two at the same time. I am fairly new to skin care anda friend told me that using both together is the same benefit as just using one due to my skin being able to absorb only so much. any help?
Cerave was my favorite, but since I started tretinoin, it also burns my skin. I tried using vanicream, and it burns less but it's still uncomfortable. The best thing I've found to moisturize my skin with tretinoin is jojoba oil and other oils.
The way i was looking for this exact topic on what moisturizers go with retinol, and just knew dr. dray probably has a video on it. The queen of skincare
Which moisturizer or creams would be the least likely to cause burning? I’ve found that every moisturizer I’m using right now is stinging/burning. The least burning I’ve had so far is with the Cetaphil deep hydration daily cream but my skin feels tight after applying even a lot of it
I loved the CeraVe moisturizing cream but for some reason all of CeraVe's products burn my skin now, even after using them for years. Not sure if it's from using Differin.
This is perfect timing! I began Retin-A about 3 weeks ago. I didn’t experience purging like most people, but my skin is starting to feel a little more dry and tighter.
@@AzureKite191 Putting on moisturizer first and waiting for it to fully dry (20-30 mins) and then applying retin-a helpd the absorption in the skin and reduces irritation. Dr Dray has a few videos on retin-a/tretinoin in which she highlights this :)
Hi Dr. Dray, is there any gel based moisturizer(like Neutrogena hydro boost) we can use before retinol? It would be really helpful for people who have oily skin.
Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer. You can get it at target, ulta and cvs. Dr. Dray recommends/talks about it in other videos. I haven’t used the gel moisturizer but I have been using the calm and restore serum and it works really well at reducing redness from acne/hyperpigmentation and moisturizing the skin.
Wow, I've been thinking about this for the past few days after watching a really confusing video. What would be the best cruelty free/vegan option? I'm using the Ordinary's moisturizer atm.
Hi Dr. Dray. Just wanted to give a big thank you for all your hard work and FREE information you share with all your viewers. I personally see a dermatologist in my area but I feel as if you are also my personal Doc lol. You have the most informative videos of any that I watch (and I watch ALOT, skin care ENTHUSIAST would be a weak term lol). Keep up the hard work! With love from NC
I was prescribed tretinoin 0.1% for my chest and back acne in November...it’s seriously done wonders I have no body acne anymore. Went back to the dermatologist a few days ago and she prescribed it again but for my face I’m really excited to see the results
I absolutely love using the la roche posay lipikar with retinol. It's so rich, but absorbs completely and leaves the skin so well moisturized. I typically apply Clinique Moisture Surge 100 hour underneath, and always apply my retinol first. This combo has proven ideal for me.
Do you use lipikar on your face? My derma gave me that one for my body. Thanks! 😁 i also like it, but I will try more to see if I can find something better.
@@paolandre no, I dont. It never occurred to me, because I have sooo much skincare. It's pretty strong, so if I did, I'd probably mix it and only do it once a week. That's probably all my skin could handle. I do use Good Elephant glycolic body lotion on my face, though, so maybe lipikar would be okay.
Hey Dr. Dray love your videos. I have a question what if you use a moisturizer that has an occlusive in it which many do. The point of the inclusive is to create a physical barrier on the skin. It got me thinking would this keep the retinol out? Thanks.
I use Avène RetrinAL 0.1 nightly after washing my face. AFTER applying the retinaldehyde, I put on Burt's Bees Sensitive Calming Solutions night ceam, which is actually a combo of rice extract, aloe, and cotton. I find this works better than putting on moisturizer first. I also use the night cream on my eyes - it's gentle enough. Dr Dray's advice regarding retinaldehyde has been spot on - I gave up on tretinoin years ago because of the irritation, and now, the Avène has given me gorgeous skin, wrinkle free - at 64, Thank you Dr Dray!
@@canhandletruth9017 I Still believe that applying an occlusive moisturiser before tretinoin affects its penetration, even though, Dr Dray did mention it does not in a follow up video on Retinol.
If it’s a known thing, can you address why adding moisturizers to damp skin can cause irritation/stinging? I’ve tried doing this with many moisturizers and I haven’t found one that doesn’t cause burning when applied to damp skin. I always have to wait until my face is dry. I haven’t found anything about online, unless the moisturizer is known to do so with sensitive skin (like you address with the CeraVe).
Your supposed to apply moisturiser onto damp skin heck after wash don’t even towel dry your supposed to do some facial massage and pat 10-15 times and then u lather lotion and moisturiser on in fact I always drop 10-20 drops of water to my cerave cream and then palm rub it up and pat onto face. That’s the right way to apply moisturiser onto face. If you apply dry in couple hours your skin will feel irritated and itch.
I needed this video as i have been trying to figure out a reputable retinoid product and still moisturize well. Thank you for all you do. You’ve saved me money and educated me.
Vanicream definitely didn't work for me the lotion left me dry and red surprisingly. AVEENO OAT GEL is definitely a millions times better for sensitive skin in my opinion ❤
Dr dray you are the best!! I’ve just started tretinoin and was hoping to find a video by you on this, so this video is perfectly timed, thank you!! ❤️❤️
I LOVE putting Vaseline over top of regular products, including a facial oil and moisturizer. It’s really cut down on the amount of peeling and irritation I was experiencing using tret (0.025%)
On the days off of your retinoids/retinol products it’s very helpful to help the sensitivity and dryness. Just don’t put Vaseline on after you’ve applied them - it’ll make them keel penetrating deeper and your skin will become very dry and sting a lot! I learned this the hard way and then saw a video advising to not to it a few days later 😅
That's really helpful, my jouney with adapalene was a... rocky start to say the least haha! But with your tips I can say that all is doing well now. Another ingredient that helps a lot with irritation : aloe vera. I use it like a serum, before i use a cream and it works wonder to soothe the irritation of the skin. :)
Hello! Love your videos and it’s teaching me a lot about skincare, I’m obsessed! Just wondering if it’s okay to use Vichy 89+moisturizer before retinol. Or is hyaluronic acid before retinol a bad idea?
Where did you get your earrings?? And thank you so much for your infinite wisdom! I no longer go shopping for skincare without first checking your videos 😊
I didn't really pay attention to my skin until recently and thank you for educating us. I used to just put baby oil on my face. I'm sticking to CeraVe products and so far it's working well for me.
My retinol definitely works a lot better when I apply it first and then I use a thick mineral oil based moisturizer after. The peeling stage was awful lol but so worth it now!
@Melissa. Same here. I apply retinol after cleansing. I realised i get better results this way. then i use clinique Hydroboost night moisturizer.. My skin has really improved.
really helpful video. Thank you Dr. Dray. Would you consider doing a video on which facial spa treatments you would and would not recommend to the general public and why? For example, do you think going for regular chemical peels at a spa would help people with acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, etc.?
Ive taken a break from UA-cam over the past year and found your channel again. I appreciate your calm confident energy, I always learn so much from you. Thank you
Happy Monday, Dr Dray! Even though I don't use any type of retinol, I appreciate the moisturizer recommendations. Thank you! Hope you have a cozy evening!! 💖
Hi Dr Dray, I had to come and post to say, thank you! I have been having problem skin and breakouts for a while, so I changed my skincare routine and added a retinol (CeraVe resurfacing serum.) I was having nice results as far as skin resurfacing, but breakouts were in fact getting worse. In this video you mentioned how salicylic acid can sometimes cause problems with retinol. A lightbulb went off for me. I was using a salicylic acid face cleaner! After watching your video I cut it out of my routine and in only a few days I have noticed my breakouts are already clearing up and im having less new ones. Thank you so much for the posting this! It has been a very frustrating situation, so this information was truly helpful and much appreciated!
Hi Dr. Dray.... what do you think about the Olay 24 retinol? L’Oréal has a new one too.... are these fairly new drugstore retinols better than the Numero Uno Neutrogena Rapid repair?
I am quite impressed and happy with your product recommendations regarding my roceaca . Huge improvement and smoother, even toned skin. Kudos to you Doc!
Doc, I have super dry skin. Recently I was prescribed Tretinoin cream to help w the butterfly rash across my face. I have been using Elf Water droplet balm after my shower. It is vegan, cruelty free and non irritating. Seems to work for me👍🏼 HugsFromNYC 🍎
I love how you’re adding the time stamps in. It’s so helpful! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. It’s made my tretinoin journey so much easier
She's amazing
whats your skin type? and what moisturizer do you use after using tretinoin?
Love them too! They make it easy for me to review the info again and decide what product to try next.
@@spontaneouslycombust4992 I love the second Cerave that she mentions.
@@joycej9415 thanks for your suggestion!!!
I do a moisturizing sandwich, so moisturizer before tretinoin and once it's dry, moisturizer on top. The climate I live in is extremely dry, especially in winter, and with good old menopause causing my skin to be drier on top of everything else, I find I need that extra protection. 🙄
Do you have oily skin? Do you use heavy moisturiser after retinol?
@@spontaneouslycombust4992 They answered both of those things in their original comment...
@@raerohan4241 and Where's the original comment?
@@raerohan4241 and Where's the original comment?
WHO IS NOT MOISTURIZING DAILY? lol. But seriously though....
lol literally me @ my BF... thankfully he's finally starting to get it
Twice daily!
6 months agoI hadn’t put a moisturizer on my face in 45 years. When my 45th bday rolled around I decided it was time to take care of my skin and fell into theUA-cam rabbit hole. Done regret a minute of it and my skin looks amazing. Now I moisturize day and night
i came across this young woman with the most gorgeous, perfect, poreless glowing skin and i asked her what she used on it. nothing. no moisturizer, no sunscreen. what kind of cleanser? coast bar soap. lol. she’s the second woman with gorgeous skin i’ve met who uses nothing. the other woman who had strikingly gorgeous skin didn’t even generally wash her face!
sometimes less is more. if i didn’t hyperpigment so easily i’d probably stop using sunscreen and stop washing my face too. ever since i minimized my routine and cut out all leave-on actives (wash thoroughly and moisturize at night, spot treat the occasional tiny whitehead or blackhead, sunscreen in morn) i can see that my acid mantle/skin barrier has been restored (water beads up on my face when i wash it, like it’s sitting on oil) and my skin is looking better than ever. the less you mess with your face and the stronger your barrier, i think the less you need honestly.
Meee... I don't have any moisturiser
Been using retin-a since 2019 now I can slap that baby on damp skin directly no buffering needed and put on a layer of vaseline on top w 0 irritation
Top 10 sunscreens while using Retinol please
Hope she'll see this!!!! I would also like to know
yeeeees
interesting!
In my personal experience the mineral sunscreens are better than chemical ones, less chance of irritation or stinging
I'd like to know too, but usually her recommendations are too heavy for me. I do use Retin A every night and Blue Lizard Face SPF 30 every day. The SPF 50 in any brand is too heavy for me.
Delighted to see you use Australias QV brand. The chemists at Queen Victoria hospital made their first hand cream for their nurses over 100 years ago! They have a new range of ceramide products too!
Love the brand,their QV light moisturising cream has ceramides, niacinamide and lactic acid
I find The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors cream works best with my Tretinoin. I also find the Pyunang Yul Intensive Repair Cream works well though I find it slightly too occlusive.
That moisturizer has been a fantastic for my eczema. It’s also a nice, cheap hand cream.
My oily acne prone skin has actually paid off for me in late middle age. I've used RetinA most my adult life and now I use adapeline. I use the thick CereVe on top of it and my skin is better than ever. Of course I don't smoke and have always used sunscreen. All these things help in the aging process.
hi! what is the thick cerave? the cream or the one thats clear like Vaseline? thank you!
@@lynnshasta3901 cream
@@lynnshasta3901 the thicker cream is a night time renew cream, made with shey butter. Here it’s purple and white where as the reg moisturizer is blue and white/label
*shea
Hi, are you still using the ceramic cream in the tub? I need something for skin barrier repair and protection and was considering this but I am not sure if this will suit my oily acne prone skin same as you. I live in a tropical weather country which is mostly hot or humid except the winters. I am intending to use it only at night. Would love hear your input on this.
This video seriously came at just the right time -- as my face is stinging from applying my everyday moisturizer after just starting tret. Thanks so much for the info and recs Dr. Dray, you're the best.
Love my Cerave Retinol Serum after my moisturizer. I use Elf Nightime face cream. Fragrance free and absorbs really well. I use Clinique dramatically differ face lotion for daytime.
Dr. Dray almost has 1 million subscribers! I still remember when she was first starting off! Congratulations
As far as the order of moisturizer / serum, are you referring specifically to the full force retinol or would you also apply, say, the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol serum after applying moisturizer and letting it absorb?
Dr Dray. Your skin is gorgeous. I really appreciate these videos. It makes the process of understanding my skin and taking the best care of it that I can within my budget more doable 💜
What about pure shea butter after retin-a? I tried and liked how it felt but curious about professional opinion.
The lighting in your home looks so cozy.
Dr dray that's so crazy, I have been thinking about what moisturiser to use with my retinol, I commented on your most recent video asking this question, and I just noticed now that you posted this video the exact same time I posted that comment!
My derm unfortunately NEVER told me about healthy skin barrier. I suffered with acne, peeling skin...and the viscous cycle of thinking “drying out” my skin would stop the acne, then over moisturizing to combat the dryness. I’ve since then been using only CeraVe morning and night after cleansing...retin a before bed. Of course sunscreen after cera ve in the morning. My skin has never been better! Thank you Dr. Dray for sharing your knowledge......free!❤️😀
Your work is soo organised and clean and professional....i LOVEEEEEE it!!!!❤️💜😍
I have started to use retinol the way you suggested doc... and zero irritation on my skin..❤❤
I have been using retinol before my moisturizer but I will try it the other way around. Using the ordinary but almost finished and then I have the versed one with bakuchiol. Very excited to try that one out next 😀
Happy Monday everyone❤️, my school has gone into lockdown again but your videos really entertain me, thank you so much.
stay safe! Thanks for watching :)
@@DrDrayzday hi dr. Dray!!! I just received aveno 0.5 ratrinal cream. I am going to try to from tomorrow with cerave moisturizering cream...I just tried naturium plantbased ceramide cream and it leaves my face more oily and I think made me breakout...only used it two days..or could be wishtrend mandelic acid prep water.. I wanted to love it but either one of them causing me breakout.
@@DrDrayzday good morning my favourite dermatologist, please can I use both differin adapalene and neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair cream together in my night routine? Like I mean, I cleanse my face with my gentle cleanser, then follow up with my adapalene and then lastly my neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair cream? Is it okay like this?
I just stick with CeraVe everything. Case closed.
Me too, not really for choice but because it is the only brand available in my city out of those. 🤣
Is it good for sensitive dry skin ?
Totally agree. It's good for any skin type.
Easy and simple, otherwise I get overwhelmed.
cerave fucks up my skin.
Was waiting for this video. Thank you, Dr.Day!
Can you recommend any spot treatment?
I tried the vanicream facial moisturizer. It even says for sensitive skin, but it has added acids. It's a compound and it made my face sting. I switched to Cetaphil for cleanser and moisturizer. No sting. So gentle and my Trentinoin goes on after. Finally found what works for me.
That’s so weird because I’m the complete opposite. I swear by, and absolutely love vanicream cleansers and moisturizers. I have very sensitive,dry, and acne prone skin , and one of the only brands that doesn’t burn my skin,break me out, or leave my skin still dry is Vanicream. I’ve tried several cetaphil products and almost every one I’ve tried didn’t work for me. They either breaks me out,burn, or cause a lot of irritation on my face, mainly around my eyes. Their moisturizer weren’t bad, they just didn’t do enough for my skin. Their cleansers seem to be what irritates my skin the most, especially when used with retinol.
Aside from being knowledgeable about skincare, what I like about Dr. Dray is her effort to save her viewers some money. Now, only if I could have her immaculately flawless complexion...that would be so nice 😏✌🇵🇭
for me the best value ive been able to find for a facial routne is from walmart : 16oz cerave SA daily facial wash 16$ , cerave daily face lotion 16oz 16$ , advanced clinicals retinol lotion 16oz 16$ for night , and eucerin daily spf lotion 16oz 12$ for daytime
This video is so informative, Thank You Dr. Dray. I only use The Ordinary 2% but usually put my moisturizer on after. Thought the retinol should be put on directly because it is a mild formula. Good to know you can use it before. Going to try the Avene. Looks like a good product.
This might be a dumb question, but can I use the "The Ordinary Moisturizing Factors" cream?
Did it work for you? Do you use it before or after using retinol? I have that moisturizer too!
This is the first time I used the cerave cream BEFORE my retinol, and for the first time I woke up without irritation!! Thank you Dr Dray 🤍🤍
What did you used cerave night cream?
Cerave, Squalane oil, and Vanicream rock for my sensitive skin that’s been made even more sensitive with retinoids and retinols. I also will throw on some Aquaphor or CeraVe healing ointment over my moisturizer at times for extra moisture while sleeping. 👍😉
So after the retinol, you put a moisturizer and slug after? I prefer petroleum jelly. I've heard you shouldn't slug when you use retinol
@@nenabunenathat's right because it can cause it to penetrate deeper and cause further irritation and compromise the stability of the product. Especially during retinization period.
So most of the retinols alway say follow with moisturizer, reversing this method will not lessen the effectiveness of the retinol?
She goes into a bit more detail about towards the end of the video.
She says you can do whatever works best for you! Before or after, it doesn't matter!
I'm REALLY liking the Aveeno Calm & Restore Gel Cream moisturizer.
Me too! I use to shell out 60-70$ every other month at Sephora for moisturizers but the Aveeno one feels like a gel but hydrates and moisturizes like a cream! Its amazing.
I know me tooo! I didn’t think I would. They look gimmicky but I love it so much I went back and bought the whole line and very pleased
@@Miechonlada I have the cleanser too. It's ok I think. Nothing special but it is very gentle. I have Curel's makeup cleansing gel coming today. It's very good. Then I use Avene's Xeracalm cleansing oil as my 2nd cleanse.
@@Miechonlada How do you like the serum?
Same! I’m shocked by how much I love it. And I’ve tried everything from luxury to drug store brands.
Dr.Dray you are the only professional I trust when it comes with skin care products. Thank you for your work!. ❤
I love the anti aging benefits I have seen with my 0.035 tret Rx but my skin has been arguing with it for nearly 2 years. I finally now put Vanicream on my face 20 minutes before the tretinoin and it's made a huge difference to my tolerance and very little irritation.
Love you Dr dray. I usually use Kiehl's ultra facial cream. It's fragrance free and super moisturizing
Thanks for sharing!!
This is what my dermatologist recommended to go with my Tretinoin.
I used to use that one but it’s tripple the price of the mostrurisers i use now(LRP and CeraVe)
Love the Cerave Night Cream. Works great with my Retin A. I never have peeling.
Andrea just passing by to say how are you doing?, I
Currently I been using the Avene Retinal followed by a collagen cream moisturizer from Code of Harmony. Is it a mistake to be using these two at the same time. I am fairly new to skin care anda friend told me that using both together is the same benefit as just using one due to my skin being able to absorb only so much. any help?
Cerave moisturizing cream just burns my face. I dont know why
So, I'm not the only one!
Might be allergic to one of the ingredients
Cerave was my favorite, but since I started tretinoin, it also burns my skin. I tried using vanicream, and it burns less but it's still uncomfortable. The best thing I've found to moisturize my skin with tretinoin is jojoba oil and other oils.
Some people are sensitive to the Niacinamide in it. Try Vanicream.
Very good information. Thank you Dr.
Have you tried the new Vaseline fragrance free cream? I would like to know your thoughts on it 😘
Vanicream cream has been a lifesaver for my sensitive, rosacea-prone skin.
My fav 🙌🏾
can we use it on the face?
@@yoanle6872 Yes!
Im scared this will break me out does it have fatty alcohols and coconut in it?
doesn't vanicream have petrolatum or mineral oils?
The way i was looking for this exact topic on what moisturizers go with retinol, and just knew dr. dray probably has a video on it. The queen of skincare
Which moisturizer or creams would be the least likely to cause burning? I’ve found that every moisturizer I’m using right now is stinging/burning. The least burning I’ve had so far is with the Cetaphil deep hydration daily cream but my skin feels tight after applying even a lot of it
Can a urea (5% or 10%) moisturizer be used when using a retinol serum? Thank you! 💚
You saved my sensitive skin recommending vanicream. Thank you so so so much. It’s inexpensive, doesn’t burn and is so hydrating!
Do u use the cream or lotion
@@sarat8389 Lotion if you're more oily based
Can you compare first aid beauty moisturizer with Cera v moisturizing cream? Thank you for another great video.
I loved the CeraVe moisturizing cream but for some reason all of CeraVe's products burn my skin now, even after using them for years. Not sure if it's from using Differin.
This is perfect timing! I began Retin-A about 3 weeks ago. I didn’t experience purging like most people, but my skin is starting to feel a little more dry and tighter.
thanks for watching! hope it continues to go well
Cerave moisturizing cream is the way to go! Ever since I started applying that before my retin-A, I havent had any irritation what so ever!
@@joeluchiha aren’t you supposed to put the retinol first before the moisturizer?
@@AzureKite191 Putting on moisturizer first and waiting for it to fully dry (20-30 mins) and then applying retin-a helpd the absorption in the skin and reduces irritation. Dr Dray has a few videos on retin-a/tretinoin in which she highlights this :)
@@joeluchiha plz give me some tips to avoid purging as i want to include retin A in my skin care routine for anti aging and acne purpose
Hi Dr. Dray, is there any gel based moisturizer(like Neutrogena hydro boost) we can use before retinol? It would be really helpful for people who have oily skin.
Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer. You can get it at target, ulta and cvs. Dr. Dray recommends/talks about it in other videos. I haven’t used the gel moisturizer but I have been using the calm and restore serum and it works really well at reducing redness from acne/hyperpigmentation and moisturizing the skin.
Wow, I've been thinking about this for the past few days after watching a really confusing video.
What would be the best cruelty free/vegan option? I'm using the Ordinary's moisturizer atm.
What about the First Aid Beauty Intense Repair Cream? Its clean at Sephora
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer is cruelty free/vegan
Thank you Dr. Dray Happy monday😊❤️ I always sunscreen and subscribed! ✌🏼💛
Hi Dr. Dray. Just wanted to give a big thank you for all your hard work and FREE information you share with all your viewers. I personally see a dermatologist in my area but I feel as if you are also my personal Doc lol. You have the most informative videos of any that I watch (and I watch ALOT, skin care ENTHUSIAST would be a weak term lol). Keep up the hard work! With love from NC
Happy Monday!
I was prescribed tretinoin 0.1% for my chest and back acne in November...it’s seriously done wonders I have no body acne anymore. Went back to the dermatologist a few days ago and she prescribed it again but for my face I’m really excited to see the results
How do you apply it to your back?
how ? do u not wear shirt ? when do u apply? do u sleep on stomach?
I absolutely love using the la roche posay lipikar with retinol. It's so rich, but absorbs completely and leaves the skin so well moisturized. I typically apply Clinique Moisture Surge 100 hour underneath, and always apply my retinol first. This combo has proven ideal for me.
So, retinol shouldn't b used first followed by moisturizer
@@animabiswas7594 of course it can
Thanks for ur reply
Do you use lipikar on your face? My derma gave me that one for my body. Thanks! 😁 i also like it, but I will try more to see if I can find something better.
@@paolandre no, I dont. It never occurred to me, because I have sooo much skincare. It's pretty strong, so if I did, I'd probably mix it and only do it once a week. That's probably all my skin could handle. I do use Good Elephant glycolic body lotion on my face, though, so maybe lipikar would be okay.
I bought CeraVe moisturizing cream tub the big one and it has lasted me months!!
It's been 2 years for me and I still have some cream left in the tub 😅
@@mysticc6232 oh wow 🤭that's good it's worth it! I like it better than vanicream
Love your videos and chapter features now
Hey Dr. Dray love your videos. I have a question what if you use a moisturizer that has an occlusive in it which many do. The point of the inclusive is to create a physical barrier on the skin. It got me thinking would this keep the retinol out? Thanks.
im purging 😰waiting to get better cerave cream is a savor🔥
I love the cerave renewing night cream! I've been using it with for a few weeks now and my sensitive skin tolerates it well.
Can glycerin be used as a moisturizer while using tretinoin ?
So many of these include petrolatum and I thought petrolatum made it harder for retinoids or anything else to get into the skin?
I use Avène RetrinAL 0.1 nightly after washing my face. AFTER applying the retinaldehyde, I put on Burt's Bees Sensitive Calming Solutions night ceam, which is actually a combo of rice extract, aloe, and cotton. I find this works better than putting on moisturizer first. I also use the night cream on my eyes - it's gentle enough. Dr Dray's advice regarding retinaldehyde has been spot on - I gave up on tretinoin years ago because of the irritation, and now, the Avène has given me gorgeous skin, wrinkle free - at 64, Thank you Dr Dray!
I apply it and let it dry before my moisturizer & have not had any side effects
Thanks was looking for this. I thought you had to apply the tret first then let it dry for 20 minutes before applying the moisturizer on top
Same
@@canhandletruth9017 I Still believe that applying an occlusive moisturiser before tretinoin affects its penetration, even though, Dr Dray did mention it does not in a follow up video on Retinol.
Ditto!!!👈🏼
@@ye23. that's exactly how I been doing in for 20+ years!!! 💯
Can hyaluronic acid be used (especially if the moisturizer is formulated with it) when one is using retinol?
I do and find no problems at all .Keep it simple though .
The interaction in itself is not a problem, many retinol creams have HA in it, too.
Is there a "safe" lotion for my eyelides? I'm a CereVe gal. Pretty much my whole skin routine is from your recommendation.
Same 😁
I don't know about a lotion, but if they are dry try a bit of Vaseline on them just after a shower.
100 percent pure caffeine eye cream. Goes a long way.
She’s mentioned in other videos, as long as your moisturizer doesn’t have any actives in it, it should be fine for your eyelids
If it’s a known thing, can you address why adding moisturizers to damp skin can cause irritation/stinging? I’ve tried doing this with many moisturizers and I haven’t found one that doesn’t cause burning when applied to damp skin. I always have to wait until my face is dry. I haven’t found anything about online, unless the moisturizer is known to do so with sensitive skin (like you address with the CeraVe).
When you apply your products to damp skin it helps the ingredients penetrate your skin faster /deeper.
Your supposed to apply moisturiser onto damp skin heck after wash don’t even towel dry your supposed to do some facial massage and pat 10-15 times and then u lather lotion and moisturiser on in fact I always drop 10-20 drops of water to my cerave cream and then palm rub it up and pat onto face. That’s the right way to apply moisturiser onto face. If you apply dry in couple hours your skin will feel irritated and itch.
I needed this video as i have been trying to figure out a reputable retinoid product and still moisturize well. Thank you for all you do. You’ve saved me money and educated me.
Vanicream definitely didn't work for me the lotion left me dry and red surprisingly. AVEENO OAT GEL is definitely a millions times better for sensitive skin in my opinion ❤
I use the Vanicream Lotion ...I am very sensitive and this works great!
Can Tretinoin penetrate the petrolatum in Vanicream and CeraVe Moisturizing Cream?
I was wondering the same thing!
I use a moisturizer before I apply tretinoin but then I moisturize again 20 minutes after I apply tretinoin!!
the retinoid sandwich
Dr dray you are the best!! I’ve just started tretinoin and was hoping to find a video by you on this, so this video is perfectly timed, thank you!! ❤️❤️
Thank you SO much for this video!! This has been my exact issue.. Finding a good moisturizer to pair.
I LOVE putting Vaseline over top of regular products, including a facial oil and moisturizer. It’s really cut down on the amount of peeling and irritation I was experiencing using tret (0.025%)
Isn't this called "slugging"? I've heard this method used in another type of skin care routine to prevent wrinkles as well.
@@poohbearm.503 so can i use rosehip seed oil as the last step after adapalene???
@@poohbearm.503 Thank you 😊
On the days off of your retinoids/retinol products it’s very helpful to help the sensitivity and dryness.
Just don’t put Vaseline on after you’ve applied them - it’ll make them keel penetrating deeper and your skin will become very dry and sting a lot! I learned this the hard way and then saw a video advising to not to it a few days later 😅
This is so crazy I was literally asking this question yesterday
hope this is helpufl!
@@DrDrayzday Dr Dray I need some advices. ..could i have an email address?
That's really helpful, my jouney with adapalene was a... rocky start to say the least haha! But with your tips I can say that all is doing well now. Another ingredient that helps a lot with irritation : aloe vera. I use it like a serum, before i use a cream and it works wonder to soothe the irritation of the skin. :)
I would love to hear your thoughts on Naturium. Their skincare is booming!
Hello! Love your videos and it’s teaching me a lot about skincare, I’m obsessed! Just wondering if it’s okay to use Vichy 89+moisturizer before retinol. Or is hyaluronic acid before retinol a bad idea?
Where did you get your earrings??
And thank you so much for your infinite wisdom! I no longer go shopping for skincare without first checking your videos 😊
I would like to know moisturiser from Korean to pair with retinol☺️ do you guys have any suggestions?
I didn't really pay attention to my skin until recently and thank you for educating us. I used to just put baby oil on my face. I'm sticking to CeraVe products and so far it's working well for me.
I Like using Cerave PM. Works for me, and I use after Tretinoin. With Covid going on, are you still working in the Dermatology office?
It's like you knew I was starting retinol
My retinol definitely works a lot better when I apply it first and then I use a thick mineral oil based moisturizer after. The peeling stage was awful lol but so worth it now!
@Melissa. Same here. I apply retinol after cleansing. I realised i get better results this way. then i use clinique Hydroboost night moisturizer.. My skin has really improved.
How about serum? Should I apply serum first and retinol the after?
really helpful video. Thank you Dr. Dray. Would you consider doing a video on which facial spa treatments you would and would not recommend to the general public and why? For example, do you think going for regular chemical peels at a spa would help people with acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, etc.?
Ive taken a break from UA-cam over the past year and found your channel again. I appreciate your calm confident energy, I always learn so much from you. Thank you
Happy Monday, Dr Dray! Even though I don't use any type of retinol, I appreciate the moisturizer recommendations. Thank you! Hope you have a cozy evening!! 💖
Can we use vit c creams with retinol?
Hi Dr Dray,
I had to come and post to say, thank you! I have been having problem skin and breakouts for a while, so I changed my skincare routine and added a retinol (CeraVe resurfacing serum.) I was having nice results as far as skin resurfacing, but breakouts were in fact getting worse. In this video you mentioned how salicylic acid can sometimes cause problems with retinol. A lightbulb went off for me. I was using a salicylic acid face cleaner! After watching your video I cut it out of my routine and in only a few days I have noticed my breakouts are already clearing up and im having less new ones. Thank you so much for the posting this! It has been a very frustrating situation, so this information was truly helpful and much appreciated!
its confusing some doctors says Retinol must apply first before applying moisturizer.
That’s what I was told too.
Hi Dr. Dray.... what do you think about the Olay 24 retinol? L’Oréal has a new one too.... are these fairly new drugstore retinols better than the Numero Uno Neutrogena Rapid repair?
@Gretchen Weiners if you say something like this, please elaborate with your reasoning?
I love L’Oréal. It’s my favorite drug store brand.
@Gretchen Weiners Why Gretchen!? But in all honesty that one would be the last retinol I’d try concerning drugstore brands.
@@lifewellloved0204 For both skincare and makeup?
@Gretchen Weiners L'oreal owns CeraVe now
Thank you for this! Curious to hear what you think about using SANA Soy Milk Moisturizing Cream with Differin. Can you share?
I use retinol for long time , I mixed it with cerave and it does not dry out my skin .prescribed by my dermatologist for acne .
Can you show us how you apply moisturiser to damp skin? And how long do you wait before applying tretinoin afterwards
Appreciate your concern in giving information so kind of you
I am quite impressed and happy with your product recommendations regarding my roceaca . Huge improvement and smoother, even toned skin. Kudos to you Doc!
Doc, I have super dry skin. Recently I was prescribed Tretinoin cream to help w the butterfly rash across my face. I have been using Elf Water droplet balm after my shower. It is vegan, cruelty free and non irritating. Seems to work for me👍🏼 HugsFromNYC 🍎
Beautiful as always ❤ how many days in the week u use vitamin a?????