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My experiences with retinols 🫣
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items As someone who used retinoids for acne problems here is how to use retinoids properly (very detailed explanation): Retinoids start from retinol as the weakest of the bunch and then we go up to retinal (also known as retinaldehyde) —; then adapalene —...
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I started off with this one. Although it is small percentage of retinol in here I still had ‘retinol purge’ phase. Although, when that passed I came to like this retinol very much. Compared to other retinols it is mild, and beginner friendly ✨
Resurfacing Retinol Serum | Post-Acne Marks Treatment
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I used this one after being done with CeraVe one, and I must say that I was pretty satisfied. Squalane served well to minimize damaging aspects of retinol and with hydrating routine it was easy to avoid negative aspects of usage such as: peeling, dry...
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
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After finishing my 0,5 The Ordinary retinol I decided it was time to switch to stronger one, and I was not disappointed. It is an effective formula, and at this point I saw many benefits from using it. It significantly lessened my hormonal acne and w...
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
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After my previous retinols, I decided to try this one, and it didn’t break me out! I was really fond of the texture and it is a good product. I didn’t have any problems with it.
Nacomi Next Level - Retinol 1% - Night - 30 ml - Ladymakeup
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If you’re starting out with retinol, this and CeraVe ones are exactly what beginners need. I didn’t start with this one, but by experience with stronger ones from the same line, I can vouch that this one is just as good. This line might be just the b...
The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
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This one is definitely a bit pricier than The Ordinary one, but oh God, is it good. I wish I could describe it as yum. It made my skin glowww. It is amazing, and if you’re willing to splurge on retinol, do it on this one! 🌸 My warmest recommendation...
Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum for Anti-Aging l La Roche Posay
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I wish I could scream off some rooftop and recommend this to everyone. This is a step up from retinol, and it is way more effective. I don’t recommend using it before retinol, as it is stronger and could cause irritation if used incorrectly. This is ...
RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream | Avène USA
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This is amazing for acne, and unlike other retinoids adapalene is mainly for concerns of that sort. You should definitely check this out, as it is highly effective, but use with caution 💕 Incorrect use might lead to skin irritation. All in all, amaz...
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne
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Budget and beginner friendly! Didn’t use it myself, but few of my friends have so I am recommending on their behalf 🤣. They have been nothing but satisfied!
RevitaLift Night Serum, 0.3% Pure Retinol - Loreal Paris