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 just started using the riceberry face moisturizer by littlllexttra, and I can’t get enough of it! My skin has become incredibly moisturized and has a beautiful glow that feels fresh and light. The texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly, making it ideal for my daily routine. For best results, I recommend using it after cleansing, and spreading it on slightly damp skin, and pairing it with dot & key sunscreen during the day. Don’t forget to aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your skin to recover.
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!❤️😀
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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. 🙄
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.
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.
I used to use tretinoin without moisturizer when I was younger, but now at 44 I can’t tolerate it without putting moisturizer on first. I never knew to do that, love you Dr. Dray!
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
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 :)
AVENE for us in Europe is the Top mark!!!! Not only the moisturizers, but even the Retinaldehyde Night creams...just divine! I use it about 6 months and it's just divine! No irritation at all !!! My face has a glow and health most of all! Thank you or all the kind support in our treatments! Send you my love from Crete island Greece! It is always a pleasure watching your videos and I have followed many of your advice! Stay health and inspired!
@@daniellem8783 hi from Crete! I have used almost all night creams with retinaldehyd, Physiolift Nuit, A-oxitive night cream, even the new one of the line Clearance Night cream and trust me I have no idea what irritation is..yet I am a Mediterranean skin type, so you have to try it. The bottom line is that Avene has such a research behind its quality, with the most reasonable prises !
@@Evangelia3fly Great! Thank you so much! Will check those out now. European Avene has a different range from the American ones (or maybe they just change the names, dont know) so it gets tricky for me to look for one that Dr Dray mentions in her videos. Thanks again. Keep safe :)
I’m oily skin using the tub cerave cream Wait 30 min then apply my tret. I bought an aveeno fragrance free cream and I’ll see if it’s a bit better. I get super greasy with the cerave cream in the tub. Ingredients are Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate,Dimethicone, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Chloride I also am waiting to receive my LRP cicaplast baume to use during the day as needed. I think I should be ok.
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 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.
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.
Thank you, you answered sooooo many questions for me. I have wasted so much money trying to find the right things. I takes so long to stop believing the claims in marketing for products. You are appreciated.
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.
I remember when u had less than 500 subscribers wow Over A MILLION!! You Go Girl!!!! If I’m Ever In TEXAS maybe I Can Get an Appointment. Thank You For all Your work and Sharing it With All of Us. I’m a CeraVe woman ALL THE WAY!!!! I also Love LaRouche Posey Vitamin B Balm!!!!
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
@@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?
Another great choice is Curel fragrance free lotion. It’s thick and occlusive but is not greasy at all. Leaves the skin so comforted and is a semi matte finish. Also has ceramides. I’ve been a die hard Cerave cream in the tub user, and I’ve been reaching for the Curel. The Curel sinks in immediately too. Bonus - it’s $7 for a huge bottle!
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!
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 ❤
Depending on what percentage of Retinol you want to use, I like The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. It’s Retinol in Squalene as a buffer. Then put moisturizer on top.
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.
Thank you . I have been using Retin A for a month now and in the morning when I use my Clinique Smart Moisturizer, I feel burn on my face! I will try the Vanicream instead. No acne. I am 47 yo.
I am quite impressed and happy with your product recommendations regarding my roceaca . Huge improvement and smoother, even toned skin. Kudos to you Doc!
I have recently been mixing my cerave lotion with tretinoin cream in the palm of my hand before applying. Do you think it dilutes the percentage of tretinoin though?
@@heidizeiler1269 No. Less is more when using tretinoin and using it in excess, will not speed up the results. If you have any doubts, check with your Derm or a pharmacist.
@@constantinadedes8088 thank you I have used since may but now the the weather is colder and needing to wear a mask the peeling around my mouth has increased so mixing them together before applying has helped just heard if mixed the 0.1% tretinion cream decreases
@@heidizeiler1269 You mentioned that you are using a lotion. I would switch to something more richer such as a cream for all over the face(e.g. the Cerave moisturizing cream). For peeling around the mouth, try using a petrolatum based product such as Vaseline, Aquaphor, or the Cerave ointment. You must keep in mind, that the ratio of moisturizer to tretinion is not that great.
@@constantinadedes8088 thank you I have recently been mixing tretinoin cream with cerave lotion then 1 hour later applying cerave healing ointment. Which has helped. I really appreciate your advice. ❤
In my opinion, the La Roche Posay Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream is “amazing.” I have dry skin and it works perfectly as my moisturizer. I also apply this after using Tretinoin or other actives. It’s wonderful under makeup, too, and allows the foundation or tinted moisturizer to go on very smoothly-Keeps my skin looking good all day.
So helpful. I sandwich by applying cerave lotion, then retinol, then a thick layer of cerave night renewing cream on top. All dry before next layer and do not overwash!
I have a sensitive, combination, acne prone skin and I tried using LRP Lipikar Baume AP+, it moisturizes and absorbs really nicely but it aggravate my acne quite badly. So now I'm using it as my body moisturizer and it works very very great. Right now I'm trying Cerave PM lotion for my face. Wish me luck 😉
Hi, could you share your favourite cream that doesn’t aggravate acne, please? I’ve tried LRP Lipikar and had the same problem as you. I’d love to know about your moisturiser experience 🤗
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 😅
I’m 55 and CERO wrinkles on my face and neck. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but my skin is beautiful. I apply 0.05% tretinoin (Retin-A) directly to my clean skin and when it is completely absorbed, I then apply Vaseline to my face/neck. Never had irritation, flaky skin or any of those problems mentioned here. I think someone has to rethink the order in which the products are applied. My 2 cents.
I love Ponds. It really works. It's been around for years, it's been proven effective. My grandma made used it, my mom, and now me, and at 76 yrs old, I have no wrinkles. I do have some slight sag on my jawline. I love Ponds!
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.
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 💜
I use DML forte and it’s the best. I found it through one of your videos on strengthening the moisture barrier and it’s helped my skin soo much especially with my nightly tret
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
I found that when using tretinoin, I need to put another layer of cream on my creases of the sides of my nose to avoid the itchy irritation that it gets
@@stephaniesmith4114 you put a bit of vaseline on the interested area and when it is almost entirely absorbed you put the tretinoin. You just have to be careful not to put it on the vaseline when its still in a spreadable state, as it will mix with the tretinoin and lead to patchy application.
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.
I concur with this my dermatologist said the same thing and added that if used together right away it will make tretinoin too powerful and do more harm than good.
As a child, whenever I got rashes, allergies, bumpy amd itchy patches on my skin, my mom would always recommend La Roche Posay. it was always so cool and calming, instantly moisturizing 😍
Another super useful video, as always. I've been prescribed adapalene by my dorm and was given no instructions how to use it; that's how I discovered you 3 years ago and I still remain a loyal fan. Thanks for everything!
Putting moisturizer on before my prescription .1% tretinoin has made a world of difference in the irritation on my skin. I still get peeling. I have been issuing for 5 years and peeling never stopped but the raw and burning feeling doesn’t happen anymore
I'm glad you made this video dr Dray. I'm using tretinoin cream, I apply it before bed on moisturised skin (I have a bath/shower about 7-8pm, apply on my skincare, except tret, right after). I tolerate it very well, even at the beginning I had very minimal side effects. But I keep seeing on instagram (from some dermatologists, other experts, not random people) that applying tretinoin on top of moisturiser can affect absorption (active vit A won't reach deep into the skin, occlusives and emollients are to blame) so basically you waste most of the product🤷♀️. I cannot apply tret on dry skin, 30 min after washing my face, my skin will feel like Sahara desert😩 (plus I love my toners, essences, serums etc. I have plenty of those😬)
So I'm on a formula of Tretinoin 0.015% + Niacinamide 4% + Azelaic Acid4% (Skin+Me subscription, previously prescribed Differin by my GP and it kinda ruined my skin a little), and as my moisturiser I use thr ELF Holy Hydration moisturizer without problem. Occasionally I'll use the Laneige Water Sleep Mask, especially if I'm experiencing extra flakiness (my boyfriend's stubble "exfoliates" my chin something awful when he gives me a kiss, bless him). I did used to use face wipes for quick refreshes or for the surface removal of makeup, but when I switched to pure water wipes/aqua wipes, I found my breakouts lessened so much. I have depression and self-care tasks are really hard for me, just using my daily skincare doser and my moisturizer can be a challenge 😔 Thank you for all your insight and help and honesty Dr Dray, I love your no-nonsense and straight-to-the-point approach! Stay well 💛
@@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.
Thank you for this suggestion! I’ll try Cerave cream. Am 60 yrs….have been using tretinoin .1% for 20+ yrs. My skin really does look 10 yrs younger. But, I have suffered with dry skin since menopause. I’m looking forward to the benefits of adding moisture to tretinoin .1%
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!! 💖
Thanks to your recommendations I love using Vanicream cleanser and moisturizer. I love the CeraVe skin renewal nightcream. I have had minimal flaking with Tretinoin.
@@Jsimpkins35 I am 61 years old with rosacea. I put the CeraVe skin renewal nightcream on after my shower on wet skin. I wait for my skin to dry then apply Tretinoin. Then I put Vanicream cream on top of that. I need alot of moisterizer.
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 just started using the riceberry face moisturizer by littlllexttra, and I can’t get enough of it! My skin has become incredibly moisturized and has a beautiful glow that feels fresh and light. The texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly, making it ideal for my daily routine. For best results, I recommend using it after cleansing, and spreading it on slightly damp skin, and pairing it with dot & key sunscreen during the day. Don’t forget to aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your skin to recover.
i only use two things on my face: rice berry face serum and rice berry moisturizer. they provide me the much-needed glow and hydration
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Dr. Dray almost has 1 million subscribers! I still remember when she was first starting off! Congratulations
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!❤️😀
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
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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.
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.
Top 10 sunscreens while using Retinol please
Hope she'll see this!!!! I would also like to know
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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
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 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?
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?
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.
The lighting in your home looks so cozy.
I have started to use retinol the way you suggested doc... and zero irritation on my skin..❤❤
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
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?
I have used Retin A and Renova for over 25 years every other night Mary Kay pink night cream. Being over 70 people think I am 58. So I swear by both.
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.
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 used to use tretinoin without moisturizer when I was younger, but now at 44 I can’t tolerate it without putting moisturizer on first. I never knew to do that, love you Dr. Dray!
My God... you do NOT look like you're 44! You look like you're in your late 20's.
@@nick554 Thank you!🙏
I’m 52, went through same thing, I’m glad to have found Dr Dray were in the same town 😎
Do you put a moisturizer after the trentinoin as well?
@@nick554 Yes she does, she def doesn’t look late 20’s
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?
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
Dr.Dray you are the only professional I trust when it comes with skin care products. Thank you for your work!. ❤
AVENE for us in Europe is the Top mark!!!! Not only the moisturizers, but even the Retinaldehyde Night creams...just divine! I use it about 6 months and it's just divine! No irritation at all !!! My face has a glow and health most of all! Thank you or all the kind support in our treatments! Send you my love from Crete island Greece! It is always a pleasure watching your videos and I have followed many of your advice! Stay health and inspired!
Hi, which particular avene product is that? I'm in the UK, and looking for one
@@daniellem8783 hi from Crete! I have used almost all night creams with retinaldehyd, Physiolift Nuit, A-oxitive night cream, even the new one of the line Clearance Night cream and trust me I have no idea what irritation is..yet I am a Mediterranean skin type, so you have to try it. The bottom line is that Avene has such a research behind its quality, with the most reasonable prises !
@@Evangelia3fly Great! Thank you so much! Will check those out now. European Avene has a different range from the American ones (or maybe they just change the names, dont know) so it gets tricky for me to look for one that Dr Dray mentions in her videos. Thanks again. Keep safe :)
@@daniellem8783 Avene Ysteal is also good retinaldehyd creme 😉
I’m oily skin using the tub cerave cream
Wait 30 min then apply my tret.
I bought an aveeno fragrance free cream and I’ll see if it’s a bit better. I get super greasy with the cerave cream in the tub.
Ingredients are Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate,Dimethicone, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Chloride
I also am waiting to receive my LRP cicaplast baume to use during the day as needed.
I think I should be ok.
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 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'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.
I like the format for your videos. Straight to the point and you dont add a lot of dialogue about one product. thank you!
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
Thank you, you answered sooooo many questions for me. I have wasted so much money trying to find the right things. I takes so long to stop believing the claims in marketing for products. You are appreciated.
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.
I remember when u had less than 500 subscribers wow Over A MILLION!! You Go Girl!!!! If I’m Ever In TEXAS maybe I Can Get an Appointment. Thank You For all Your work and Sharing it With All of Us. I’m a CeraVe woman ALL THE WAY!!!! I also Love LaRouche Posey Vitamin B Balm!!!!
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
It's like you knew I was starting retinol
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?
Avene is the best cream for sensitive skin. Thank you for your recommendation, Dr Dray!
Another great choice is Curel fragrance free lotion. It’s thick and occlusive but is not greasy at all. Leaves the skin so comforted and is a semi matte finish. Also has ceramides. I’ve been a die hard Cerave cream in the tub user, and I’ve been reaching for the Curel. The Curel sinks in immediately too.
Bonus - it’s $7 for a huge bottle!
Not moisture enough.
@@sandranewman5067 THATS YOUR
OPINION...
I use the Vanicream Lotion ...I am very sensitive and this works great!
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!
11:45 apply moisturizer right away after cleansing your face
allow the moisturizer to absorb fully and dry fully then apply retinoid
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)
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 ❤
Your work is soo organised and clean and professional....i LOVEEEEEE it!!!!❤️💜😍
Depending on what percentage of Retinol you want to use, I like The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. It’s Retinol in Squalene as a buffer. Then put moisturizer on top.
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?
Thank you . I have been using Retin A for a month now and in the morning when I use my Clinique Smart Moisturizer, I feel burn on my face! I will try the Vanicream instead. No acne. I am 47 yo.
I can't imagine my life without Dr dray❤️
I use Kokum butter. It locks in moisture and smooth out wrinkles. It is my miracle moisturizer. ❤
I am quite impressed and happy with your product recommendations regarding my roceaca . Huge improvement and smoother, even toned skin. Kudos to you Doc!
Can you show us how you apply moisturiser to damp skin? And how long do you wait before applying tretinoin afterwards
When I was on Retin-A, my dermatologist told me to mix a lentil size amount, with my moisturizer. The result for me, was no peeling.
I have recently been mixing my cerave lotion with tretinoin cream in the palm of my hand before applying. Do you think it dilutes the percentage of tretinoin though?
@@heidizeiler1269 No. Less is more when using tretinoin and using it in excess, will not speed up the results. If you have any doubts, check with your Derm or a pharmacist.
@@constantinadedes8088 thank you I have used since may but now the the weather is colder and needing to wear a mask the peeling around my mouth has increased so mixing them together before applying has helped just heard if mixed the 0.1% tretinion cream decreases
@@heidizeiler1269 You mentioned that you are using a lotion. I would switch to something more richer such as a cream for all over the face(e.g. the Cerave moisturizing cream). For peeling around the mouth, try using a petrolatum based product such as Vaseline, Aquaphor, or the Cerave ointment. You must keep in mind, that the ratio of moisturizer to tretinion is not that great.
@@constantinadedes8088 thank you I have recently been mixing tretinoin cream with cerave lotion then 1 hour later applying cerave healing ointment. Which has helped. I really appreciate your advice. ❤
I love that she/ u are so on point with the real information I'll keep watching you
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.
I was prescribed QV when I was having radiotherapy and can vouch for how soothing it is for painful, tight and damaged skin.
Love the Cerave Night Cream. Works great with my Retin A. I never have peeling.
In my opinion, the La Roche Posay Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream is “amazing.” I have dry skin and it works perfectly as my moisturizer. I also apply this after using Tretinoin or other actives. It’s wonderful under makeup, too, and allows the foundation or tinted moisturizer to go on very smoothly-Keeps my skin looking good all day.
So helpful. I sandwich by applying cerave lotion, then retinol, then a thick layer of cerave night renewing cream on top. All dry before next layer and do not overwash!
The best best best moisturizer recomended and works very very well for me is the cerave renewing night cream! Literally the best
I have a sensitive, combination, acne prone skin and I tried using LRP Lipikar Baume AP+, it moisturizes and absorbs really nicely but it aggravate my acne quite badly. So now I'm using it as my body moisturizer and it works very very great. Right now I'm trying Cerave PM lotion for my face. Wish me luck 😉
Hi, could you share your favourite cream that doesn’t aggravate acne, please? I’ve tried LRP Lipikar and had the same problem as you. I’d love to know about your moisturiser experience 🤗
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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 😅
I use aloe vera, cut directly from aloe plant, after using SkinCeuticals retinol. It works better than any moisturizer.
Ceravae body lotion has been the best face moisturizer for me.
Yeah! I agree! For me too
I’m 55 and CERO wrinkles on my face and neck. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but my skin is beautiful. I apply 0.05% tretinoin (Retin-A) directly to my clean skin and when it is completely absorbed, I then apply Vaseline to my face/neck. Never had irritation, flaky skin or any of those problems mentioned here. I think someone has to rethink the order in which the products are applied. My 2 cents.
Just use all Ponds line and you'll get young healthy balance skin. I know it's old but they are VERY effective.
Unfortunately it broke me out.. 😔
Too much fragrance.
I love Ponds. It really works. It's been around for years, it's been proven effective. My grandma made used it, my mom, and now me, and at 76 yrs old, I have no wrinkles. I do have some slight sag on my jawline. I love Ponds!
Thanks for talking about QV for those of us not in the US!
I bought QV thinking it would be for sensitive skin .. but it is stinging my skin ...
@@tanukahlon8085 I find the cream can be stinging on my face, but they have a nice gentle facial moisturiser for sensitive skin that is great for me.
love the cerave night cream! it is my go-to and i never suffered any irritation when i started tretinoin.
Which is the cream name? Please :)
My absolute favourite is Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing cream
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.
Looking back and found this super video from the vault.
Absolutely the best timing ever as I was itching to try a new lotion to use with my retin-a!
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 💜
I use DML forte and it’s the best. I found it through one of your videos on strengthening the moisture barrier and it’s helped my skin soo much especially with my nightly tret
Hi all the moisturizer I’ve tried irritate me even vanicream lately was wondering where you buy this moisturizer that you mentioned DML Forte. Thanks!
What about pure shea butter after retin-a? I tried and liked how it felt but curious about professional opinion.
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
I’m using Paula’s Choice retinol serum at night and then I apply Hero Cosmetics retinol night cream and lastly, Cerave rich body and face moisturizer.
Andrea just passing by to say how are you doing?, I
Nivea creme about an hour or so after my tretinoin is the best Ive found. Keeps my skin completely hydrated and is cheap as chips!
Thanks Dr. Dray! I needed this! Have a great week!
thanks for watching!
3:51 I did NOT know you could use that cream on face!! I had bought it for my hands!!
I found that when using tretinoin, I need to put another layer of cream on my creases of the sides of my nose to avoid the itchy irritation that it gets
same. I use the buffering technique so I get the benefits of the tretinoin while reducing the risk of redness and irritation.
@@MarissaCooperButPoor what is the buffering technique?
@@stephaniesmith4114 you put a bit of vaseline on the interested area and when it is almost entirely absorbed you put the tretinoin. You just have to be careful not to put it on the vaseline when its still in a spreadable state, as it will mix with the tretinoin and lead to patchy application.
Dr can you do a video with categories
Oily skin
Dry skin
Combo skin
Normal skin
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.
I try to wait 30 minutes after applying moisturizer before the Retin-A. Great tips as usual and thanks for sharing!
I concur with this my dermatologist said the same thing and added that if used together right away it will make tretinoin too powerful and do more harm than good.
As a child, whenever I got rashes, allergies, bumpy amd itchy patches on my skin, my mom would always recommend La Roche Posay. it was always so cool and calming, instantly moisturizing 😍
Thanks for the recommendations. Are there any cruelty free brands you could recommend?
Another super useful video, as always.
I've been prescribed adapalene by my dorm and was given no instructions how to use it; that's how I discovered you 3 years ago and I still remain a loyal fan.
Thanks for everything!
Putting moisturizer on before my prescription .1% tretinoin has made a world of difference in the irritation on my skin. I still get peeling. I have been issuing for 5 years and peeling never stopped but the raw and burning feeling doesn’t happen anymore
Appreciate your concern in giving information so kind of you
Great Info now I do not have to do research to figure out what to buy I LIKE MOISTURIZERS WITH RETINOL THANKS
I'm glad you made this video dr Dray. I'm using tretinoin cream, I apply it before bed on moisturised skin (I have a bath/shower about 7-8pm, apply on my skincare, except tret, right after). I tolerate it very well, even at the beginning I had very minimal side effects. But I keep seeing on instagram (from some dermatologists, other experts, not random people) that applying tretinoin on top of moisturiser can affect absorption (active vit A won't reach deep into the skin, occlusives and emollients are to blame) so basically you waste most of the product🤷♀️. I cannot apply tret on dry skin, 30 min after washing my face, my skin will feel like Sahara desert😩 (plus I love my toners, essences, serums etc. I have plenty of those😬)
So I'm on a formula of Tretinoin 0.015% + Niacinamide 4% + Azelaic Acid4% (Skin+Me subscription, previously prescribed Differin by my GP and it kinda ruined my skin a little), and as my moisturiser I use thr ELF Holy Hydration moisturizer without problem. Occasionally I'll use the Laneige Water Sleep Mask, especially if I'm experiencing extra flakiness (my boyfriend's stubble "exfoliates" my chin something awful when he gives me a kiss, bless him). I did used to use face wipes for quick refreshes or for the surface removal of makeup, but when I switched to pure water wipes/aqua wipes, I found my breakouts lessened so much. I have depression and self-care tasks are really hard for me, just using my daily skincare doser and my moisturizer can be a challenge 😔
Thank you for all your insight and help and honesty Dr Dray, I love your no-nonsense and straight-to-the-point approach!
Stay well 💛
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!!! 💯
Thank you for this suggestion! I’ll try Cerave cream. Am 60 yrs….have been using tretinoin .1% for 20+ yrs. My skin really does look 10 yrs younger. But, I have suffered with dry skin since menopause. I’m looking forward to the benefits of adding moisture to tretinoin .1%
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!! 💖
Hey Dr. Dray. Brazil loves your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the whole planet!
Thanks to your recommendations I love using Vanicream cleanser and moisturizer. I love the CeraVe skin renewal nightcream. I have had minimal flaking with Tretinoin.
Do you think the night cream is better than their general moisturizer? ❤️🧴
@@Jsimpkins35 I am 61 years old with rosacea. I put the CeraVe skin renewal nightcream on after my shower on wet skin. I wait for my skin to dry then apply Tretinoin. Then I put Vanicream cream on top of that. I need alot of moisterizer.
I will recommend Cicaplast, by La Roche Posay. Efficient& cheap.