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In the Land of Tretinoin
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items I’ve started tretinoin and for the next six weeks (through mid-April 2026) I’m going to put aside most of my actives so that I can get used to it. I’m going to spend most of my efforts on hydration and soothing. This is my list of what I’m going to b...
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In the morning, wash lightly with either water or a very light low PH cleanser. I often mix a gel cleanser with distilled water for just a watery cleanse. Sometimes I just use a watery toner like Thayers. Then I do the Caudalie, the toners, the pepti...
This is my most bougie product. I think this has done something for my skin tone but I also just recognize that I love it and can’t explain why. But it’s safe for use with tretinoin. I apply this before my skin flooding toners because I want it to pe...
Vinoperfect Facial Radiance Dark Spot Serum
I’m a skin flooding fan. Especially in the morning. It just brings everything to life and make it’s easy to apply makeup when your skin is super hydrated. This is my first step.
ACWELL Licorice pH 5.5 Balancing Toner 5.07oz
I use this for skin flooding in the AM because of the niacinamide for oil control and brightening.
numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner
This may be as bougie as my Caudalie, but it has good science behind it. Find DR Ekta on Tiktok and hear her deep dive on this. These are serious peptides. I use two pumps morning and night.
OS-01 FACE MOISTURIZER
I use this with the OneSkin, but if you can’t spend the money on it, I think this is fine. I’ve been using this as a person with oily skin. I used AI to compare the ingredients in this to many other peptides and it’s a very complete formula for a gre...
ONGREDIENTS Skin Barrier Calming Lotion
This is my go-to sunscreen. Not only MUST you use sunscreen when on tret, it’s important for everyone to wear it regardless of the routine. This stuff is like putting on skin care. No scent at all. Not greasy. I only buy this direct from Korea via Ye...
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
PM Alternating Products
I use Tret M/W/F nights. My routine starts the same nightly with a double cleanse. On Tret nights, I apply the cream in a sandwich method. OneSkin goes first, then Tret, then more moisture. On non-Tret nights, I follow my double cleanse with some ski...
I used a mini of this before, and I felt it could be perfect with the cleanser for a double cleanse routine.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil
This cleanser is perfect for getting makeup off in a double cleanse routine. It doesn’t have any harsh ingredients.
ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
I use this for skin flooding in evening on non-Tret nights.
ACWELL Licorice pH 5.5 Balancing Toner 5.07oz
Skin flooding on non-Tret nights
ANUA - Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
This may be as bougie as my Caudalie, but it has good science behind it. Find DR Ekta on Tiktok and hear her deep dive on this. These are serious peptides. I use two pumps morning and night.
OS-01 FACE MOISTURIZER
This is usually my last step before bed.
ONGREDIENTS Skin Barrier Calming Lotion | Amazon