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01-18-2022 02:26 PM - edited 01-18-2022 02:28 PM
@Shanus wrote:
@monicakm wrote:
I knew I could use both, I just didn't know I shouldn't use both at the same time (maybe). I'll just switch my Retinol to AM
@monicakm No, Retin A should be used at night because it makes skin reactive when exposed to sunlight. Vit. C in the morning on just cleansed and dry skin.
Retinoids, including Retin-A and retinol, are mainly suggested to use at night b/c of their sensitivity to light where the light breaks down the product. If you decide to use a retinoid during the daytime then apply a sunscreen on top of it to protect the retinoid from getting destroyed by the light. Retinoids don't change into something irritating once it gets exposed to light, but it just doesn't work as intended.
Another reason for applying retinoids at night is that's when most people limit the application of other products so as to let the ones you do apply do their job w/o interference from the other things you put on during the day, like makeup and moisturizers.
01-18-2022 05:21 PM
I use Dr.Brenner C and hyaluronic acid. 2 separate bottles from Amazon $26.00. I just got another order and this time the hyaluronic was 2 oz...Oz... price.
I like them both...absorbs, and not sticky.
@monicakm ...personally I did not like the Ordinary. Was stringy and a bit thick.
01-18-2022 05:24 PM
You might not be a canidate for snail snot if you think The Ordinary's HA is stringy I've read others saying the same thing about this HA but don't get that. I know I apply it onto a wet face (essence) and then go directly to Niacinamide.
01-18-2022 05:44 PM
@SilleeMee wrote:Many of the THDA serums can be oily b/c THDA is an oil in itself so it needs an oil base. Some of the reviews I've seen for some of the other (expensive THDA serums) say it left an oily feeling on their skin. It's to be expected with THDA.
Unlike traditional LAA, THDA has a neutral pH meaning it is compatible with most any other product and can be added to them as well.
That’s my problem, having combo/ OILY skin, less oil is better.
So far MAP has proven to be a winner for me.
So, when are you going retail with your C brand?
You’ll want to do trials, I volunteer 👋👋👋👋👋👋. Me, me, oh pick me!
01-18-2022 06:06 PM
I keep experimenting too much! lol! But eventually I get the perfect one...I hope!
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