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04-06-2017 12:32 PM
Thinnest to thickest is a general rule. But even if your retinol and exfoliant are thicker than the serums, I would still apply them first and wait a few minutes for them to be absorbed before applying any other product.
04-06-2017 12:56 PM
04-07-2017 06:27 AM
I may be wrong but I use the vitamin C serum without the E. It says that you don't use the C serum with E if you have oily skin.
04-07-2017 08:30 AM
I know they don't recommend using the one with vitamin E for oily skin but I haven't found this to be an issue. The serum is not oily in the least and it hasn't caused me any problems.
04-07-2017 09:44 AM
@Texasmouse. Sounds like way too many products and too many steps to keep up the regimen.
Tried and true no matter what brand:
Day and Night. Cleanser (mild...no acids or retinols, etc.)
Day: add serum w/ Vit. C
Toner not needed (just extra step)
Moisturizer & eye cream
SPF at least 40 every day
Night: After Cleanser to remove makeup & eye makeup
Alternate Nights Retin A (RX strength) w/ moisturizer
Eye cream
Easy steps.
04-07-2017 10:10 AM
Hi @Shanus
I don't use a toner (never have) and this regimen is really only adding one more step to my evening routine, which isn't too bad. My morning routine will stay the same because I'm already using the Vitamin C serum and will be substituting the CoQ10 serum for the Olay serum I've almost used up.
04-07-2017 10:17 AM
@Texasmouse. Not quite sure what that extra daytime serum is for. What does it do or have in it?
04-07-2017 10:18 AM
Check out the description on timelessha dot com
04-07-2017 10:38 AM
@Texasmouse Went to site & read about that serum. One thing it said that is that it's an alternative to retinol. IMO, it's an unnecessary extra product if you're already using a day serum & Retinol at night. The site says to use it morning and night. Sounds like they just want to sell an extra product.
04-07-2017 11:13 AM
I plan on alternating the products until I phase out the retinol I've been using and then just use their serums. It's kind of a trial thing for me. If I see a marked difference (for the better) I'll continue using them. If not, I'll go back to my retinol. I was on Retin A years ago and found it too irritating but if I don't get results with any of these products, I may have to see a derm and revisit Retin A. Thanks for your input.
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