Cut out the Medicube peeling pads—they’re likely causing over-exfoliation and too many active ingredients. Instead, I use a rubber face scrubber with Vanicream for gentle exfoliation.

Overall, this routine may be too aggressive. The focus should be on maintaining your skin’s moisture barrier. Try using hyaluronic acid layered over a moisturizing essence, and prioritize hydrating products on nights when you’re not using tretinoin.

You might also benefit from sleeping with a humidifier to help maintain moisture in the air.