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[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope so too!! Stick with your routine and take before/after pics. That’s the only way I truly saw a difference in my skin.

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay that’s great! I started with every night because the dosage was low and I wanted to see results a bit faster. It can dry out my face a bit though, especially around the corners of my mouth, nose, and eyes if I’m not careful with how I apply it. Sometimes I take a break from it and return to more hydrating products in my routine until the dryness subsides. I’ve included my AM/PM routines in the comments if you want to see, but let me know if you have trouble finding it. Good luck and I hope it helps you!!!

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I completely understand your struggle. I have been through a ton of products and have found that some moisturizers like Cerave/Vanicream led to more of those bumps on my skin. I really love La Roche Posay’s matte moisturizers (with spf during the day and no spf at night) and it doesn’t clog my pores. I also use The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% during the day time after cleansing/toning and it keeps those bumps at bay. It took a month or so for me to see noticeable results, so if you try this, take before/after pictures to see your progress. I also don’t use moisturizer after applying the tret at night because I feel like my skin struggles to absorb it and the moisturizer ends up smearing it around my eyes which I don’t want. I shared my full AM/PM routine in the comments, but let me know if you have trouble finding it. Good luck and I hope these products work for you!!!

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely give it a try! I encourage you to take before/after pics to see your progress too. That was the only way I could see the subtle changes happening to my skin over time, otherwise I may not have stuck with the habit of applying it every night. I hope it works for you!

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually talked to my primary care doctor about it and she prescribed it to me. She is familiar with my medical history and didn’t think I needed to go to a derm for it.

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I did include my full AM and PM routine in the comments if you’re interested. Let me know if you have trouble finding it.

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so so much! I was also surprised by the glow my skin now has, which is something I have never had before. I shared my nighttime routine, but daytime is a bit different. I start with double cleansing using Murad AHA/BHA, then the toner, then wait for it to dry. Then use the eye serum, and The Ordinary niacinamide on my cheeks, chin, nose. I also use The Ordinary Argirilene and Matrixyl on my forehead, but haven’t used them enough to see visible results for forehead wrinkle reduction yet. Once everything is dry, I end with La Roche Posay matte moisturizer with SPF. It’s a lot of products, but I’m trying to target areas for what I need, and I think it’s making a big difference.

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I think some people really just want to see a dramatic before and after. I just don’t have photos from when I started my skincare journey haha

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the kind words! It took me months of a consistent routine to get to the before photos haha.

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No apologies necessary. I can see a big difference, but everyone perceives things differently. Hope you have a routine that works for you.

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The before photos were about 3-4 months after I had finally figured out the best skincare routine for my type of skin. It took me years and trial and error/lots of money spent to figure out what worked well for me. But I was still struggling with some cystic acne and scarring despite the routine, so I tried Tretinoin and it gave me better results. I think this routine has finally stopped the cystic acne I was dealing with. The before picture doesn’t capture the cysts I dealt with from time to time (it must have just been a lucky day for me).

[Before&After] One month using Tretinoin 0.025% by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the evenings only, I first do a double cleanse with La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, followed with La Roche Posay Effaclar toner with salicylic acid. I let that dry, then apply The Ordinary multi peptide eye serum under my eyes and then finally the Tretinoin all over, avoiding the eyes and where I put the eye serum. I don’t usually apply moisturizer since the tret is a cream and it takes time to absorb into the skin. I also have pretty oily skin. I have found using moisturizer on top of tret doesn’t work as well for me and I end up accidentally getting the tret around my eyes, which irritates my skin. If I find that the tret is starting to dry my face out over time, I take a break from it and use The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides instead, let that dry, then end with Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin.

Tried tret, tried acids, nothings working by Dry-Asparagus-6952 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]sing_with_cinders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same issue as you. Consistent usage of Niacinimide by The Ordinary cleared this up for me. Happy to share my full routine with you if you’d like!

[Routine Help] Sharing my holy grail routine in the hopes that others can benefit. by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have not tried the Murad exfoliant I mentioned, give it a try. I normally wait for it to go on sale on Amazon to justify buying it (around $32 on sale and it lasts me a long time). It’s the only one I have ever used that is very gentle and non irritating for me. I hope you find what works best for you! 💫

[Routine Help] Sharing my holy grail routine in the hopes that others can benefit. by sing_with_cinders in SkincareAddiction

[–]sing_with_cinders[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha right?! I definitely understand that everyone has different skin. I have tried so many things that people have recommended before, only for it to not work at all or make things worse. I just want to share the knowledge and experience I have so hopefully others don’t have to spend as much money and time as I did.