retinoids

  • Altreno review

    Altreno Lotion Reviews: Can This Tretinoin Lotion Actually Fix Your Acne?

    Look, I get it. You’ve tried everything for your adult acne and you’re this close to giving up. Or maybe you’re just sick of your skin looking dull and tired, and someone mentioned tretinoin but you’re scared because you’ve heard horror stories about skin irritation and peeling. That’s where Altreno comes in. It’s basically tretinoin […]

  • retinol after chemical peels

    How Soon After A Chemical Peel Can I Use Retinol?

    So you got a chemical peel and your skin looks incredible. Like, you can’t stop touching your face even though you know you’re not supposed to. But now you’re side-eyeing your retinol bottle wondering if you two can hang out again or if that’s gonna turn your face into an angry mess. Because here’s the […]

  • exfoliate with retinol

    Can I Exfoliate While Using Retinol? 

    You finally committed to retinol because you were sick of your pores and texture, but now you’ve got dead skin cells just camping out on your face and your foundation looks like garbage. So obviously you’re wondering – can I exfoliate while using retinol or am I gonna wreck my face? Yeah you can, but […]

  • use retinol and azelaic acid together

    Can You Use Retinol And Azelaic Acid Together?

    Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern.  If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, you may be asking, “should I use retinol or Azelaic […]

  • Retinyl Propionate VS Retinol: Which Is Better For Your Skin?

    Is it me or every time we think we’ve got our skincare routine sorted, some new ingredient pops up, right? Like, we know retinol is the gold standard of anti-aging. I build my entire skincare routine around it and bam, retinyl propionate arrives on the market and gets all the buzz.  I admit I’m quick […]

  • The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion: Better Than Retinol?

    The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion has been blowing up everywhere, and honestly, I couldn’t resist giving it a go. Retinal’s got this reputation as the next-gen retinol: faster, more effective, and somehow less irritating. It’s like the overachiever of the vitamin A family. Naturally, I had questions. Is it the holy grail everyone claims, or […]