topic Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay in Beauty

Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

RinaRina — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:26:56 GMT

Hi Retinol users,
A few months ago, I watched a few dermatology videos on YT and decided to revitalize my skincare regimen.
I started out with Oil of Olay Retinol, then later added CeraVe cleanser, cream and some other CeraVe products.
I stopped the OofO retinol because my skin started looking weird ... not in a good way.
My skin looks fine when I only use the CeraVe products.
I'm wondering if I should not have used 2 different brands and perhaps I should switch to CeraVe retinol.
I've also heard that retinol makes your skin look worse before it starts looking better.
.... ????? ....

Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

poco09 — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:35:26 GMT

@RinaRina - you may want to have a MOD move this over to the Beauty Forum.

Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:43:40 GMT

No need to switch brands. If retinol is causing the issues then slow down with the applications. For instance, use it 2-3 times weekly or less until your skin adjusts. Increase the applications by one more night in about a month or so. Keep doing that until the retinol can be applied every night. That could take months.

Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

RinaRina — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:52:18 GMT

@poco09 wrote:
@RinaRina - you may want to have a MOD move this over to the Beauty Forum.

I thought this was the beauty forum.
It's under "Beauty". (highlighted on the left)

Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

Lisamartha — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 02:54:30 GMT

The CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum in the purple packaging is very good. I started with it but have since moved up in strength with a different brand. The improvement is noticeable; I've had people ask what I was using because of the improvement. It has a creamy texture and you only need a pea size. Price is good and packaging is good.

Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

poco09 — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:40:06 GMT

@RinaRina - you posted this orgininally in Pet Lovers Forum. You can go there and see that it was removed and put in to the Beauty Forum.

Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

RinaRina — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:45:43 GMT

@poco09 wrote:
@RinaRina - you posted this orgininally in Pet Lovers Forum. You can go there and see that it was removed and put in to the Beauty Forum.

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Did I ...?
I'm getting SENILE.
Before I opened this thread, I wasted 10 minutes looking for my glasses, which I was wearing.
SMH ...
Thanks.

Re: Attn: Retinol Users - Question > Cera Ve vs. Oil of Olay

RinaRina — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:57:23 GMT

@Lisamartha wrote:
The CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum in the purple packaging is very good.
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There are two.
The regular is in the purple package.
The "resurfacing" one is in a blue package.
I got the blue 'cuz it said "resurfacing".
Thanks.