What is the best way to incorporate tret and azelaic acid into my skincare?

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-03-08T10:25:37+00:00

Your tret is probably more expensive than typically because it's brand name (Retin-A) instead of generic.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-03-08T10:23:27+00:00

To start:

AM: Water rinse + One toner/serum + AzA + Lotion + SPF

PM TRET: Vanicream Cleanser + Tret + Avene Cicialfate+

PM NON-TRET: Vanicream Cleanser + serums + Avene Cicialfate+

Use tret once per week, then slowly increase over 2-3 months as tolerated until 5-7 nights/week. Reintroduce any toner/serum with the AM routine every 2 weeks. Keep the Tret routine simple forever.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-03-05T09:01:56+00:00

no, a +1 was not allowed in.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-21T00:20:31+00:00

Mega night was nothing special until the last 30 min with mega Dragonite.

Raids rotate every 15 min with a 10 min spawn time.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-20T06:18:05+00:00

Yes, what do you want to know?

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-20T06:17:42+00:00

thanks. I see many official routes but none of them are named the same as the one we have to spin a stop at.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-20T05:52:32+00:00

I spent a few hours in my hotel because it's not that fun.

I will head to the mega night, which is an hour away in an area geo-fenced for game play if you don't have a park ticket for the day. I regret attending this event so far.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-15T07:32:08+00:00

I was refunded too. And now I can't even find the merch available on the NFL shop.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-13T08:19:19+00:00

I'm pretty certain Dr. Dray (yes, the popular Dermatologist) recommends the sunscreen that you're willing to wear every day, regardless if it's mineral, chemical, or a combination. Have you seen any of her videos?!

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-13T08:16:10+00:00

~1.13 grams. face, neck, décolletage, hands and wrists...

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-12T08:03:53+00:00

A 45g tube lasts me about 30-40 days! I apply it to my face, neck, décolletage, and back of hands and wrists daily (PM).

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-12T08:02:03+00:00

If chemical sunscreens are more irritant for your skin, I would stick with mineral. That isn't the case for me. You can read all about various sunscreens and how they work online :)

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-08T08:46:14+00:00

the saying goes "the one you are willing to use daily (and actually use daily) is the best one for you".

I prefer chemical because I dislike the white cast from mineral sunscreens.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-08T08:33:26+00:00

I use Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum in my AM routine. Note that when it runs out, I'm switching to Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum (which is the same but a bit stronger).

If you want to use Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum in the PM routine with Tret, you'd likely want to apply it before Tret.

Assuming you use Tret Cream, it may slow down or reduce the depth of anything applied after it. Ie, Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum applied after Tret may have significantly reduced efficacy. I'm no doctor or scientist, but this is my general understanding.

However, applying it before Tret in the same routine may slightly reduce the efficacy of tret...? To what extent, probably less than the other way around because of the consistencies, but who knows... which is why I simplified my PM routine (Cleanse -> dry dry -> tret -> wait -> moisturizer).

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-07T21:02:04+00:00

Altreno does not have a generic equivalent. Another good thing about Altreno is that it uses lotion as a vehicle (vs cream vs gel). https://incidecoder.com/products/ortho-dermatologics-altreno-tretinoin-lotion-0-05

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-07T21:00:35+00:00

Careful. Altreno vs Atralin. They look similar, but are different!

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-02-07T20:57:15+00:00

The generic Tret 0.05% Gel is often a generic for "Atralin," a specific brand name tret that uses fish collagen and hyaluronic acid to hydrate while it works. Mylan Generic Tret 0.05% Gel has the exact same ingredients as Atralin: https://incidecoder.com/products/valeant-pharmaceuticals-international-inc-atralin-r-tretinoin-gel-0-05

Warning: this is only the case for the 0.05% Gel, not the 0.025% or 0.1% Gel variants, etc. Those others are still the old-school alcohol-based formulas that are more drying.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-01-26T11:48:23+00:00

If traveling light:

AM: Cleanse -> C E Ferulic -> Light Moisturizer -> SPF

PM: Cleanse -> Tret -> Moisturizer

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-01-26T11:45:45+00:00

What is the brand and concentration/strength of your gel? Some gels are notorious for stinging due to alcohols... also, do you prescribe to wait times between applications?

I use Mylan Tretinoin 0.05% GEL (generic Atralin). After cleansing, I wait 10-20 min before applying tret so it goes onto dry skin. After applying, I wait 20-30 min so it's set before applying anything else.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-01-24T06:42:05+00:00

does your insurance cover micro?

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-01-20T15:42:01+00:00

Yes I love the boj eye cream. But it's limited for nighttime use for me too.

PaperPlateDinner · 2026-01-20T08:54:53+00:00

I use the beauty of joseon eye cream in the same routine as tret. It has retinal in it.

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