I'm glad I watched your videos Karen. I didn't know the percentages to use or even how to apply it. The pharmacists gave me 0.1% so I asked kindly for 0.025 and 0.05 and it's helped dramatically with acne and skin surface/texture.
Me too! Im in Australia and they ship it to me. Cheap as too! I use Reliable RX Pharmacy. They can take their time dispatching, though it comes eventually, is great quality and works out to be about $15 a tube. Wish they shipped a bit quicker, but can't complain about price or quality.
@@JoR00ke hey Jo, you can get it from Premiumrxdrugs. That’s where I get mine from without problems. The tret is really cheap but the delivery is on the pricier side, still reasonable but would recommend getting more than one tubes so you don’t have to pay the delivery charge every time you order
@@LouLou-Aus Why they don’t ship to Germany 😿 they even ship to France but not here! I checked both websites mentioned here but none of them ship to Germany I don’t know why, even Netherlands was in the list 🤒
Dr. Dray said that it is not the strength of tretinoin that is important, the important thing is how often you can use it. so if you use 0.025% every night without irritation, you get better results than 0.1% twice a week with irritation.
But can your skin ever adjust to a higher strength or is it a case of, if you can tolerate 0.05 better than 0.1 then you should stick to the lower strength)
No. O.O25 wouldn't do anything. Start on 0.1% for 3 or 4 weeks (use every 3 days then No Actives whatsoever on the other days) then if it's being tolerated find - move up to 0.2 for another 3 or 4 weeks, once every 3 days - then move onto O.5 for about 6 weeks, once every 3 days. After that move up to 0.75% for 6 weeks then eventually 1%. To get decent results though - you need to be using at least 0.1% - & if psbl after building up slowly; 0.5%. If you cannot tolerate stronger than 0.5% it's fine - you can use that every 3 days & you should see some results even so, within a few months - at least 3 months. (I've never heard of anybody using 0.025% though!) - maybe she meant 0.2%. (& it's best not to use it everyday, espc at first - once every 3 days or every 2 days is better (skin cycling means that you stand less risk of irritation; you just don't need to use it, every day - every 3 days is good, & maybe every 2, if you rlly want to - but every 3 days will cause car less irritation (using it every day - & finding you cannot tolerate can make ppl decide that they cannot use Retinol - so every 3 days is best if you don't want to risk irritation unnecessarily. (& If you struggle to tolerate it, best you use it with a layer of squalene, to stop you getting dry/flaky - or you can use Retinol/Tretinoin sandwiched between 2 layers of simple, good but plain (none Actives) moisturiser. Inkey list even make a 0.2% Retinol in Squalene💜💜 & a 0.5% in Squalene & a 0.75 & 1% all in Squalene which you could use to gradually build up tolerance for actual Tretinoin or any actual Retinol💜💜Make sure it is Retinol though - not "Retinol Palmitate"🙈💜or any Esters or whatever. (& look for serums which don't have silicones🚫 or polymers🚫 - some of them are loaded with those; & when you wake up you'll think yr skin looks great - but then when you wash yr face the effects of those 0.2% "Retinol Palmitate" or similar will wash of with the silicones/polymers - & nothing will have changed at all, rlly. (Many of these "Retinol Palmitate" or similar "Secondary Retinol products" - i.e anything that isn't Actual Retinol have loads of silicones & polymers - & such as the Palmitate - they to go through "several stages" to become Retinol ergo they're far far weaker than the 0.2% etc that they list on the label.) Only Tretinoin or actual Retinol is really worth using - but actual SPF 60 - is a must forever after - & also if yr in direct sunlight, you need to top up every 2hrs. Otherwise Morning, Midday & 4pm ish for ppl who work or stay, in direct sunlight, Retinol makes you extremely sensitive to sunlight - & if you don't protect yourself you undo all the good done & cause a lot of even worse sun damage. (It's fine if you after all the "building up gradually" you can only tolerate 0.5 though - it's great if you can use 2% but you will get actual results with regular 0.5% (that aren't dependent on silicone/polymers)🙏💜
You look great Karen, all glowy and fresh. I love the warmer tone make up on you and the red lip ❤️ I’ve got a subscription to Dermatica and my skin is really improving. I’m on 0.1 Tretnoin and 4% Niacinamide. It’s really helping with the tone of my skin and fine lines
Thanks for the review. I've been using Retirides from Farmacia Andorra for about 6 months and I love it. For the first 2 months I used the 0.05%, but I peeled like there was no tomorrow, and the flakiness just got too intense, so I now use the 0.025% and it's perfect. Just be mindful that there might be an extra charge due to tax and customs now that we're no longer in the EU. Funnily enough, I was using the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 beforehand, which I also loved. It has a strange (but not unpleasant) smell, and you need to wash your pillowcases more often due to the tint, but I loved how moisturising it was. x
Hi Irma. My orders take about 9 or 10 days to arrive here in the UK. I'm back on the 0.05% and don't have any flaking, so I intend to go up to the 0.1% when I run out. x
Thanks for the update I’m still using the Farmscia Andorra you recommended years ago it lasted many months to a year I started with the lowest and now use the 0.05% a doctor told me there is no benefit in going higher and better for the skin so stayed with the 0.05, I also love The Ordinary Granactive, anyone starting on keep in mind it’s not quick it takes months to see results but worth it, you look lovely x
With sincere thanks to you, Karen, I have been buying my Tretinoin from Spain, since your first video on this subject. I can say, not speaking Spanish, it was nerve wracking as the website is not in English. However, in all the time I have been buying from them I have had nothing but a faultless service! Extremely happy customer- and enormously grateful to you!!!! 😘
I can definitely vouch for Dermatica, I have used them on and off for a couple of years and always had great service and a great product. I’ve downgraded to just retinol now as I struggle with compliance using retinoic acid. Great video as always!
Thank you Karen for steering me to this link. YOU are so informative about products and give an honest opinion. I love your demeanour and gorgeousness! xx
I used The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid as a stepping stone to condition my skin for greater strengths. I also like using it in the summer because it doesn't cause irritation on my skin. At 61 I think stem factors do as much as anything for the texture and quality of my skin. Thanks Karen 🌞
I love adapalene both for acne and antiaging. I have been using it for 2 years, and it has helped with every aging concern I have to some degree. It is better for sensitive skin than some other retinoids.
you can definitely request things through dermatica- I wanted to try tret just on it's own and I put that in my notes section & then they sent me just tretinoin!
I am happy with dermatica.. ive just started my tret after my previous acne formulation worked. They were very accommodating and they do listen -i asked for me to try tretinoin and they shipped it to me💜 hoping i tolerate this new formulation.
Hi Karen your looking stunning as always Thank you for this update. I have just placed a order from the Spanish company Like you have the differen but I feel I need to go back to the Tret xx
Not sure if you can get Altreno there, but it's fantastic. It's a newer brand name of tretinoin, that comes in a lotion base and glides on really easily. It also contains hyaluronic acid and collagen and has not caused any irritation. Much kinder on the skin than generic tretinoin or tazarotene.
Thank you so much for posting this. I need it for hyperpigmentation on my upper lip which I've had since I was a child and it's the only thing that works..
I was rejected by Dermatica this week as I have dry patches😔. They said I needed to sort that out first as their treatments may exacerbate this issue. Good to know that they aren’t just grabbing money. Disappointed that I’ll have to keep looking old and wrinkly...🥺
I found Dermatica really unreliable. I was constantly getting delays in orders with my subscription , and just never ending problems. Which they said was due to IT, then they would have to go back and get things rechecked and authorised. Nothing but problems. I gave up in the end after over 12 months. Prior to that I had been using Refissa but couldn't get it any longer
I have been using Skin&me for 8 months now & my skin is amazing. The change happened fairly quickly too. Mine has tretinoin, niacinamide & azelic acid now. At first it didn’t have the niacinamide but it had clendimycin (sorry about any spelling mistakes!) I really rate them as I used to have a lot of break outs & now my skin is clear & I’m seeing improvements with my skins texture & lines 🙏🏻
Looking fantastic Karen. I am on my third month of Dermatica. Have had no problem and in fact my first pics were not good enough for them so it took 3 weeks for them to be analysed. The cream is lovely and I have not had burning or any adverse effects. I started my 3rd month yesterday and this morning I feel that it is possible for the age spots to be a thing of the past.
I did use Retirides for a while, now I am with Skin and me , I really like it , and you can tell trh doctors what you would like . Actually you can see exacly what the ingredients are
Hi dear Karen I bought Retin A in my country and you don't need prescription it is not cheap the prize is 700 pesos I hope works good on my skin, you look wonderful ❤️
Love your hair! You're looking fab! I use retirides from Farmacia Andorra and have done for a couple of years. It takes a couple of weeks but I've been very happy with their service and product X
Its from Pharmacy Geoff (UK) , used them for a few years, they are amazing, never, ever had a problem. Just placed my order for the Tret Gel, under £5 and the cream has gone up to just under £10. Hope that helps. x
@@victoriabernacki5941 Its from Pharmacy Geoff (UK) , used them for a few years, they are amazing, never, ever had a problem. Just placed my order for the Tret Gel, under £5 and the cream has gone up to just under £10. Hope that helps. x
I still use farmacia Andorra from your original recommendation. I'm a complete technophobe, the website wasn't that difficult to navigate. This site is far more value for money a 30g tube costs under £30 and lasts at least 6 months. I've also bought retirides from a pharmacy whilst on holidays in the canaries.
@@sheilawinn7217 I haven't ordered since we left the EU. But I am due to soon so I'll let you know. If there is a charge it will probably still be cheaper than buying tretinoin in this country.
Thank you for recommendation, got mine delivered yesterday from Andorra. No tax paid, assuming only because Andorra is not in EU. My suggestion is to order more as the shipping cost is €13.99 so ordered couple
@@jimmycelaj2075 It took roughly 4 weeks I say stay patient I have researched the pharmacy and seen good reviews Might be worth to got in touch with them Good luck
Differin did not work for anti-aging on my skin. I used it for 9 months. I use the Curology subscription service in the US and am very happy it. They use photos but ask you to take more pictures if they can't see your skin as well as they feel they need to.They started me at .02% and recently moved me to .035% when I asked them to consider It after 6 months of .02%. They did want more pictures and suggested alternating it with my .02% that I had left over. I use it over moisturizer nightly. Tretinoin made a big difference that I was not seeing with 1% retinol after at least a year of nightly use.
I use adapalene for my acne and it keeps my skin looking super young and smooth but my skin only tolerates it once a week otherwise it breaks out and peels too much. Interested in these tretinoin packages, great video x
Do you apply it over moisturiser? I’m on week 5 using adapalene, I have sensitive skin, I use it every evening and never experienced redness or peeling. Also, you can break out from Differin as it can cause purging
@@nikolettelteto9979 i guess i must be super sensitive. I have switched to tretinoin 0.015 from dermatica which Karen recommended. Its much better as i can use it daily at least but i still get the odd red flaky patch even with moisturiser that is and so last night i took a day off. My cousin has a lot of peeling redness from differin too but we have that pale skin which burns before it tans
Great video 😀. I'm subscribed to Dermatica but I've had to change my delivery frequency as 1 bottle lasts me so long as unfortunately I'm having the same experience as you in that I can't bear the flaky dry skin, my makeup looks dreadful. I only apply it once a week and also over moisturiser too. Ive used it for 4 months but really feel like giving up now, it's driving me mad. I thought my skin would acclimatise 😒. You look lovely x
@@JoR00ke you are reading my mind, I am calling it quits for now, will see how I feel in September.. just too much hastle with it. Tretinoin is a f@cking Drama Diva Queen 😏
Ebay has seller which sells Indian tretinoin 100% feedback. I just bought it and it's the real thing. Paid £22-£24 . I just ordered one from Greece ( its available over the counter in there) just to try.
@@thytruth6783 u r right , I just checked and this seller r no longer on ebay. Sorry darling. What I would advise is to go on ebay type in tretinoin or retin A and see what's comes up. That's what I did and found 2 sellers.
Karen I get 0. 1% off Dermatica no other ingredients I have been taking it for years . But I have always fancied Obagie. I dont mind paying the £100 pounds for it if you think it's better. You really suit that colour of lipstick it shows off your lovely white teeth. Blessings love from christine x
Hey Karen I'm late viewing this one but it was interesting. I'm using Dermatica and I'm one of the lucky ones I guess as its 0.5 Tretinoin and apart from a small amount of itching and peeling in the first week, iv had absolutely know reactions what so ever. However you have made a wonderful point about the fact its not 100% Tretinoin, as it has Niacinamide and Lactic acid in too. So I'm really going to think about either getting an Adapaline gel to use with it or swap to one that's just Tretinoin. Thanks hun 😘
Thank you so much for this - I've just ordered some Farmacia Andorra and in GBP it came to just under £29 with shipping. I hope it arrives and is good!
@@jimmycelaj2075 would you like me to look into it for you? If you pop your tracking number here in the replies I can see where it's up to and translate it into English for you. No pressure, though!
I get a prescription of Tretinoin (aha 0..05) in the U.S. for my mild milia. I asked my dermatologist for Dufferin available at Target and he said that’s perfectly ok. just a lighter version of it. I’m planning to give it a try since even using a lighter method would help to open up the stubborn milia, luckily it is very mild. And it’ll be a bit cheaper too.
I have used Dermatica before for 4 months but didn’t really seen results. My personal opinion of why it would be is that in the ingredients they use dimethicone, so I think that any kind of silicones actually prevents actives such as tretinoin from proper penetration but that’s just what I believe. Then I switched to Skin and me and while I prefer it over Dermatica as they don’t use silicones in their formulas, I still didn’t really seen dramatic changes on my skin...and bear in mind I use 0.06% tretinoin. The wrinkles on my forehead are just as deep as they were and I used tretinoin from these 2 companies for a total of over 6 months now so I would expect some slight results but unfortunately I don’t notice any improvement at all. My conclusion is that maybe it’s not only a matter of using silicones but also the actives other than tretinoin because I had it mixed with azelaic acid and niacinamide. So I actually will be purchasing Obagi tretinoin online, thank you for that video. I’m thinking of adopting similar skincare such as Melissa55 as she seems to be very successful with Obagi, so my new plan is to get the 0.1% tretinoin from Obagi + their Exfoderm and Blender. These 2 I found to be available in most affordable price from Skincity but they only have versions without prescription (no hydroquinone) and hope this will help me to finally start seeing results because I’m really discouraged after the experience with Dermatica and Skin and Me. But that’s just my experience, many people actually love these companies. I just wanted to share my personal thoughts and lack of results.
I still have some from the year before last. Forget to use. Or like now so poorly, its not important to me. Id like to use more often. I did use 2 days ago. The highest. I shouldn't have i now have got peeling. And my jab on Sunday. Looking great 👍xxx 🦮🐾🐾❤💞💗
I am using the cereve retinol serum from superdrug, it seems to work quite well, i tried the inkey list one from boots but it broke me out a lot, i am going to try differin when i finish this bottle of cereve serum.
Hi there, for the skinstation tretinoin, is the tretinoin mixed with other ingredients? I can't work out whether tretinoin should be the only ingredient. Many thanks!
Hi, thank you for your video it was so helpful! I am new to all of this, so i am wondering, do you suggest is ok to use tretinoin with a bit of fragarance? Also, mostly i hear not to put tretinoin near the eyes or neck but, have you done it? Has anybody? Tahnks💗
I think I’m going to try dermatica I’ve been using medik8 Crystal no 6 and no 10 costs about £70. Having said that the no6 I’m using has lasted me three months. Swings and roundabouts but I feel like I need something stronger. Can’t really see any difference in my skin.
From the research, Anti ageing effects with Differin Adapalene are with 0.3% not the 0.1% that is the usual product that we get. The only proven anti ageing efficacy is for tretinoin.
Hi! Thank you for the information. I just signed up with Dermatica. I wanted a treatment both for acne and fine lines but when I followed the steps it shows that it is for one treatment only and perhaps I would have to do the whole process of adding the information, pictures and the billing information for the other treatment all over again. Do you happen to know what I could do about that?
I've heard amazing reviews about the retinal products by Geek and Gorgeous. Amazing price as well around 10 pounds. I've been using Differin for over a year now and has done amazing to my skin for acne, texture and brightness, but nothing for fine lines. Maybe is a stupid question - but wouldn't a GP be able to give a tret prescription so that you pay your normal 9 pounds charge as you do for Differin?
@@TheBeautyMaverick Tret was originally meant to treat skin conditions such as acne, then they found it was helping the skin to boost collagen and became the "gold standard" for lines and wrinkles. Also adapalene and tret work on different receptors, people might respond differently and find one or the other better for them to deal with spots. So I don't understand why a GP couldn't/wouldn't prescribe tret?
For those struggling with Retinol reaction, Wayne Goss did a vid where he says to apply, then wash off, increasing the time on your skin each time. Might work for someone that's struggling?
I've tried skin and me as well as dermatica. I had an online consultation and had to send photos. Both companies recommended different actives at different strengths. Skin and me suggested a lower dose treating combined with a specific acid which they said enhances its effectiveness enabling a lower strength to be used which reduces sude effects. Both companies offer 1 month free. I'm on my last few days of dermatica, not sure who to continue with. Dermatica is tempting as the tret. is maximum strength. I also tried their hydroquinone combo. but I became concerned about it triggering more hyperpigmentation.
Wondering about ordering prescription only drugs from EU and also paying extra for customs/VAT now after the Brexit transition period is over… Is Andorra in EU?
I can vouch for dermatica, I got tretinoin and hydroquinone. Even though they said it expires after a month, I checked with a dermatologist and they said it would still be effective. I used the 2 tubes in 15 months, one per month is so much product! one with 0.025% tretinoin and the other with 0.05% tretinoin. I'm going to buy 0.1% from abroad now
@@melonmelon7427 hiya, I get them from Dermatica! They may or may not prescribe it to you but it’s likely that they will. Just depends on the pictures you send in
Skin and me burnt my face off I am still struggling with my skin. I said I had sensitive skin and I have eczema and they started off on 0.06%. Would not recommend at all
Yeah I just started with them too, stated I had sensitive skin and got put on 0.006% and it’s way better for me than the differin was. I have a feeling Kris put a typo and meant 0.006% not 0.06% as there’s no way they’d start you off on that dose!
It is sort of! No, granactive retinoid is the weakest and has no strong evidence that it works. I compare retinoids here - th-cam.com/video/LCwXNCecrYs/w-d-xo.html
@@TheBeautyMaverick Thanks! I'll check out your comparison. I want to get retinoid for new stretch marks I got over lockdown and the NHS website mentions that retinoid may help. Although I'm not sure if I could get it on prescription for that stretch marks..
@@HelenaWhitehead if your looking for topical tretinion then google treclin gel, available online in UK and only have to fill a form, no phone calls, but it's only 0.025 anything higher such as 0.05 or 0.1 cost about 100 quid and you need the phone calls then. I am looking on a website called skin addict and I may order myself some 0.05 and some 0.1 for after i use the 0.025, i guess i can wait for the results from this before i spend 200 quid on tretinion lol
@@rezaakbari1773 That is disappointing. I hope they respond to you and add Germany to their list. I wonder if it has to do with importing meds by your government Maybe your government does not allow it?
@@rezaakbari1773 My other suggestion is to try Indiamart dot com. They have a huge list of Indian pharmacies that import overseas. Join, then put the details of what you want, such as Tretinoin 0.25 or 0.05% and the pharmacies will contact you with their deals.
Do you mean the video 3 years ago talking about the study showing it could be dangerous? If so, in that video I said I was continuing to use Tretinoin. My channel is about giving ALL the information, good and bad, and then you can decide for yourself if its a risk you want to take. People should know there are risks, and also people should know where to buy it from if they don't worry about the risks :0) Hope that helps. x
Alldaychemist deliver to Uk ! £32.31 for 3 tubes of the real medical tret! Paid via bank transfer received the details on email. A bit dodgy as couldn’t verify the recipient with barclays but I got confirmation of payment and waiting on the parcel now.
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Wow that’s so expensive! I stock up abroad. Any pharmacy in France, Turkey, Spain anywhere you just ask for it, it’s approx £5-£7
Thanks for the advice Karen.
I bought Tretinoin in Turkey last year, over the counter, 4 tubes at £7 each.
I'm glad I watched your videos Karen.
I didn't know the percentages to use or even how to apply it.
The pharmacists gave me 0.1% so I asked kindly for 0.025 and 0.05 and it's helped dramatically with acne and skin surface/texture.
Mad isn’t it. I’ve just asked my mum to stock up the next time she’s there
have you got the name or a picture as I am in Turkey
I have got mine from India for the past 4 years without issue and with great results. X
Me too! Im in Australia and they ship it to me. Cheap as too! I use Reliable RX Pharmacy. They can take their time dispatching, though it comes eventually, is great quality and works out to be about $15 a tube. Wish they shipped a bit quicker, but can't complain about price or quality.
Bobby, would you mind sharing where you get it from? Thanks.
@@JoR00ke hey Jo, you can get it from Premiumrxdrugs. That’s where I get mine from without problems. The tret is really cheap but the delivery is on the pricier side, still reasonable but would recommend getting more than one tubes so you don’t have to pay the delivery charge every time you order
@@helenk3015 thanks 👍
@@LouLou-Aus Why they don’t ship to Germany 😿 they even ship to France but not here! I checked both websites mentioned here but none of them ship to Germany I don’t know why, even Netherlands was in the list 🤒
Dr. Dray said that it is not the strength of tretinoin that is important, the important thing is how often you can use it. so if you use 0.025% every night without irritation, you get better results than 0.1% twice a week with irritation.
But can your skin ever adjust to a higher strength or is it a case of, if you can tolerate 0.05 better than 0.1 then you should stick to the lower strength)
@@lushbomb97 I believe unce you are used to a level its time to up the dosage. People are scared of peeling but it actually mean it is working!
@@lushbomb97 yes it can. I started on lowest in 2017 and have been on .1% for 2years
Dr dray also said "slim shady you a baby"
No. O.O25 wouldn't do anything. Start on 0.1% for 3 or 4 weeks (use every 3 days then No Actives whatsoever on the other days) then if it's being tolerated find - move up to 0.2 for another 3 or 4 weeks, once every 3 days - then move onto O.5 for about 6 weeks, once every 3 days. After that move up to 0.75% for 6 weeks then eventually 1%. To get decent results though - you need to be using at least 0.1% - & if psbl after building up slowly; 0.5%. If you cannot tolerate stronger than 0.5% it's fine - you can use that every 3 days & you should see some results even so, within a few months - at least 3 months. (I've never heard of anybody using 0.025% though!) - maybe she meant 0.2%. (& it's best not to use it everyday, espc at first - once every 3 days or every 2 days is better (skin cycling means that you stand less risk of irritation; you just don't need to use it, every day - every 3 days is good, & maybe every 2, if you rlly want to - but every 3 days will cause car less irritation (using it every day - & finding you cannot tolerate can make ppl decide that they cannot use Retinol - so every 3 days is best if you don't want to risk irritation unnecessarily. (& If you struggle to tolerate it, best you use it with a layer of squalene, to stop you getting dry/flaky - or you can use Retinol/Tretinoin sandwiched between 2 layers of simple, good but plain (none Actives) moisturiser. Inkey list even make a 0.2% Retinol in Squalene💜💜 & a 0.5% in Squalene & a 0.75 & 1% all in Squalene which you could use to gradually build up tolerance for actual Tretinoin or any actual Retinol💜💜Make sure it is Retinol though - not "Retinol Palmitate"🙈💜or any Esters or whatever. (& look for serums which don't have silicones🚫 or polymers🚫 - some of them are loaded with those; & when you wake up you'll think yr skin looks great - but then when you wash yr face the effects of those 0.2% "Retinol Palmitate" or similar will wash of with the silicones/polymers - & nothing will have changed at all, rlly. (Many of these "Retinol Palmitate" or similar "Secondary Retinol products" - i.e anything that isn't Actual Retinol have loads of silicones & polymers - & such as the Palmitate - they to go through "several stages" to become Retinol ergo they're far far weaker than the 0.2% etc that they list on the label.) Only Tretinoin or actual Retinol is really worth using - but actual SPF 60 - is a must forever after - & also if yr in direct sunlight, you need to top up every 2hrs. Otherwise Morning, Midday & 4pm ish for ppl who work or stay, in direct sunlight, Retinol makes you extremely sensitive to sunlight - & if you don't protect yourself you undo all the good done & cause a lot of even worse sun damage. (It's fine if you after all the "building up gradually" you can only tolerate 0.5 though - it's great if you can use 2% but you will get actual results with regular 0.5% (that aren't dependent on silicone/polymers)🙏💜
Love the lighter tones of your hair. So flattering. Lots of good info. I have ordered from India for about 5 years. Absolutely no problems at all.
Thank you so much - its my own hair colour lol! x
@@TheBeautyMaverick Please keep it lighter. Such a softer look suits you.
Yes I love her hair this colour lighter
You look great Karen, all glowy and fresh. I love the warmer tone make up on you and the red lip ❤️ I’ve got a subscription to Dermatica and my skin is really improving. I’m on 0.1 Tretnoin and 4% Niacinamide. It’s really helping with the tone of my skin and fine lines
Thanks for the review. I've been using Retirides from Farmacia Andorra for about 6 months and I love it. For the first 2 months I used the 0.05%, but I peeled like there was no tomorrow, and the flakiness just got too intense, so I now use the 0.025% and it's perfect. Just be mindful that there might be an extra charge due to tax and customs now that we're no longer in the EU. Funnily enough, I was using the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 beforehand, which I also loved. It has a strange (but not unpleasant) smell, and you need to wash your pillowcases more often due to the tint, but I loved how moisturising it was. x
Hi Derek, thank you for the comment and advice, how long does it take to arrive. Thank you
Hi Irma. My orders take about 9 or 10 days to arrive here in the UK. I'm back on the 0.05% and don't have any flaking, so I intend to go up to the 0.1% when I run out. x
@@derektwilson thank you Derek, I’ ordered A313 but in def going to try Retirides from Farmacia Andorra after your recommendation . ❤️❤️
What is the highest sre
Thanks for the update I’m still using the Farmscia Andorra you recommended years ago it lasted many months to a year I started with the lowest and now use the 0.05% a doctor told me there is no benefit in going higher and better for the skin so stayed with the 0.05, I also love The Ordinary Granactive, anyone starting on keep in mind it’s not quick it takes months to see results but worth it, you look lovely x
With sincere thanks to you, Karen, I have been buying my Tretinoin from Spain, since your first video on this subject. I can say, not speaking Spanish, it was nerve wracking as the website is not in English. However, in all the time I have been buying from them I have had nothing but a faultless service! Extremely happy customer- and enormously grateful to you!!!! 😘
Hi @pinkpeony where in spain did you manage to get tretinoin?
Great, how is your skin? Formula any good? Xx
I can definitely vouch for Dermatica, I have used them on and off for a couple of years and always had great service and a great product. I’ve downgraded to just retinol now as I struggle with compliance using retinoic acid. Great video as always!
Where do you buy yours now?
Such an amazing feedback
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Thank you Karen for steering me to this link. YOU are so informative about products and give an honest opinion. I love your demeanour and gorgeousness! xx
I started using tritinoin from dermatica and it saved me searching the net for it.
I used The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid as a stepping stone to condition my skin for greater strengths. I also like using it in the summer because it doesn't cause irritation on my skin. At 61 I think stem factors do as much as anything for the texture and quality of my skin. Thanks Karen 🌞
I love adapalene both for acne and antiaging. I have been using it for 2 years, and it has helped with every aging concern I have to some degree. It is better for sensitive skin than some other retinoids.
Yes, it's the only thing I can use without irritation and overly dry skin and it works!
A do you just buy it or do you have it prescribed, if you don’t mind me asking?
@@jesspalmer77 In the US we can just buy it in the drugstore or Walmart.
Yesss adapalene can't get you wrong
you can definitely request things through dermatica- I wanted to try tret just on it's own and I put that in my notes section & then they sent me just tretinoin!
Amazing! What strength did they give you if you don’t mind me asking?
Is the tret, 100% tretinoin?
You look amazing!!! U look so young, I think it's the lighter eye makeup, looks amazing! Xx
Thanks so much! x
I am happy with dermatica.. ive just started my tret after my previous acne formulation worked. They were very accommodating and they do listen -i asked for me to try tretinoin and they shipped it to me💜 hoping i tolerate this new formulation.
Hi Karen your looking stunning as always Thank you for this update. I have just placed a order from the Spanish company Like you have the differen but I feel I need to go back to the Tret xx
Not sure if you can get Altreno there, but it's fantastic. It's a newer brand name of tretinoin, that comes in a lotion base and glides on really easily. It also contains hyaluronic acid and collagen and has not caused any irritation. Much kinder on the skin than generic tretinoin or tazarotene.
Thank you so much for posting this. I need it for hyperpigmentation on my upper lip which I've had since I was a child and it's the only thing that works..
I was rejected by Dermatica this week as I have dry patches😔. They said I needed to sort that out first as their treatments may exacerbate this issue. Good to know that they aren’t just grabbing money. Disappointed that I’ll have to keep looking old and wrinkly...🥺
Err ‘scuse me but you are beautiful!!
Try The Ordinary Retinol. Apparently it works
You’re absolutely beautiful, at least!😘
I found Dermatica really unreliable. I was constantly getting delays in orders with my subscription , and just never ending problems. Which they said was due to IT, then they would have to go back and get things rechecked and authorised. Nothing but problems. I gave up in the end after over 12 months. Prior to that I had been using Refissa but couldn't get it any longer
I have been using Skin&me for 8 months now & my skin is amazing. The change happened fairly quickly too. Mine has tretinoin, niacinamide & azelic acid now. At first it didn’t have the niacinamide but it had clendimycin (sorry about any spelling mistakes!)
I really rate them as I used to have a lot of break outs & now my skin is clear & I’m seeing improvements with my skins texture & lines 🙏🏻
how you use all in one go?
Looking fantastic Karen. I am on my third month of Dermatica. Have had no problem and in fact my first pics were not good enough for them so it took 3 weeks for them to be analysed. The cream is lovely and I have not had burning or any adverse effects. I started my 3rd month yesterday and this morning I feel that it is possible for the age spots to be a thing of the past.
I did use Retirides for a while, now I am with Skin and me , I really like it , and you can tell trh doctors what you would like . Actually you can see exacly what the ingredients are
Hi dear Karen I bought Retin A in my country and you don't need prescription it is not cheap the prize is 700 pesos I hope works good on my skin, you look wonderful ❤️
Love your hair! You're looking fab! I use retirides from Farmacia Andorra and have done for a couple of years. It takes a couple of weeks but I've been very happy with their service and product X
Same! For 4 years
You look fabulous today with your glowy makeup ! Tutorial please and thanks for the video ! X 💋
I only pay £28 for 3 tubes...delivered, used it for over 2 years. Amazing stuff. x
Where do you get it from?😊
Yeah spill it if you're gonna say it
Its from Pharmacy Geoff (UK) , used them for a few years, they are amazing, never, ever had a problem. Just placed my order for the Tret Gel, under £5 and the cream has gone up to just under £10. Hope that helps. x
@@victoriabernacki5941 Its from Pharmacy Geoff (UK) , used them for a few years, they are amazing, never, ever had a problem. Just placed my order for the Tret Gel, under £5 and the cream has gone up to just under £10. Hope that helps. x
@@strawberrycupcake4471 May I ask the difference in gel & cream? How & when do you use them? Thank you 🙏🏻
Skinstation are the best. I have been getting my Obagi from them off and one for over 10 years
I just want to say that you look great and I love the hair! Hope you’re holding up alright!
I had NO idea about the Boots service, I've just bought a tube of differin, thanks so much for sharing! 👍👍👍
Where did u got differin ?
I still use farmacia Andorra from your original recommendation. I'm a complete technophobe, the website wasn't that difficult to navigate. This site is far more value for money a 30g tube costs under £30 and lasts at least 6 months. I've also bought retirides from a pharmacy whilst on holidays in the canaries.
I use that website too
Hello, have you had to pay extra import duties since Brexit ? ( Thank you in advance for your reply)
@@sheilawinn7217 I haven't ordered since we left the EU. But I am due to soon so I'll let you know. If there is a charge it will probably still be cheaper than buying tretinoin in this country.
Thank you very much
@Calb12 about a week or 2
Thank you, very helpful advice.
You look really youthful and glowing aswell
I live 30 miles from the Mexico Border so...it is easy and inexpensive to get. I will send you some! 😉
Yay. Thank you for the topic x
Amazing video thankyou!
The Thomas Roth 2% is fantastic, its pricey but, I used it before I started Trention. I saw great results with it most especially in the eye area.
Personally wouldn’t go for the ordinary because of the dropper bottle, it’s retinol is finicky like vitamin C and can destabilise easily.
Thank you for recommendation, got mine delivered yesterday from Andorra. No tax paid, assuming only because Andorra is not in EU. My suggestion is to order more as the shipping cost is €13.99 so ordered couple
Hi there ive ordered mine on the 10th of October and I haven’t received anything yet. How long it took yours to arrive? Thank you! x
@@jimmycelaj2075
It took roughly 4 weeks
I say stay patient
I have researched the pharmacy and seen good reviews
Might be worth to got in touch with them
Good luck
Differin did not work for anti-aging on my skin. I used it for 9 months. I use the Curology subscription service in the US and am very happy it. They use photos but ask you to take more pictures if they can't see your skin as well as they feel they need to.They started me at .02% and recently moved me to .035% when I asked them to consider It after 6 months of .02%. They did want more pictures and suggested alternating it with my .02% that I had left over. I use it over moisturizer nightly. Tretinoin made a big difference that I was not seeing with 1% retinol after at least a year of nightly use.
Can you buy curology even in the UK?
@@KittyKat-bi5qj I think you have Dermatica in the UK and not Curology.
Your skin is amazing! I hope mine is that smooth and even at your age! X
Aww thanks Natalie! x
I use adapalene for my acne and it keeps my skin looking super young and smooth but my skin only tolerates it once a week otherwise it breaks out and peels too much. Interested in these tretinoin packages, great video x
Do you apply it over moisturiser?
I’m on week 5 using adapalene, I have sensitive skin, I use it every evening and never experienced redness or peeling.
Also, you can break out from Differin as it can cause purging
@@nikolettelteto9979 i guess i must be super sensitive. I have switched to tretinoin 0.015 from dermatica which Karen recommended. Its much better as i can use it daily at least but i still get the odd red flaky patch even with moisturiser that is and so last night i took a day off. My cousin has a lot of peeling redness from differin too but we have that pale skin which burns before it tans
Your hair looks AMAZING lighter
Thanks, I haven't changed it lol, still just my natural colour but I think the bright light and sunshine is making it look lighter. x
Great video 😀. I'm subscribed to Dermatica but I've had to change my delivery frequency as 1 bottle lasts me so long as unfortunately I'm having the same experience as you in that I can't bear the flaky dry skin, my makeup looks dreadful. I only apply it once a week and also over moisturiser too. Ive used it for 4 months but really feel like giving up now, it's driving me mad. I thought my skin would acclimatise 😒. You look lovely x
It took me 7-8 months to acclimate to 0.05 tret, but even now at 2 years,.I still have irritation.
@@agnesjuhasz7715 It's tough isn't it. I'm going back to retinaldehyde for now, I'm fine on that 😀
@@JoR00ke you are reading my mind, I am calling it quits for now, will see how I feel in September.. just too much hastle with it. Tretinoin is a f@cking Drama Diva Queen 😏
@@agnesjuhasz7715 🤣
Thank so much much in my mid 40 but I will still try hope it works
Ebay has seller which sells Indian tretinoin 100% feedback. I just bought it and it's the real thing. Paid £22-£24 . I just ordered one from Greece ( its available over the counter in there) just to try.
what is the seller's name please?
@@thytruth6783 wakeupjester77
@@ingaju88 Thanks but he is not coming up on ebay at all. have you got the link to their listing please?
@@thytruth6783 u r right , I just checked and this seller r no longer on ebay. Sorry darling. What I would advise is to go on ebay type in tretinoin or retin A and see what's comes up. That's what I did and found 2 sellers.
@@ingaju88 ok thanks. in your opinion, which is one is best: retinol 1% in squalane or tretinoin 0.1%
You can buy tretinoin from most chemists in Spain, I brought a tube when I was there in may, and I brought some in 2019
Karen I get 0. 1% off Dermatica no other ingredients I have been taking it for years . But I have always fancied Obagie. I dont mind paying the £100 pounds for it if you think it's better. You really suit that colour of lipstick it shows off your lovely white teeth. Blessings love from christine x
Hello, If I may ask how much did 0.1% tretinoin cost you at Dermatica?
Hi Karen. Thanks for another helpful video. I've got a problem with my neck wrinkling and sagging, do you have any tips for this?. Thank u x
Retinoids are the best all round for ageing so if you can find one of the ingredients I mentioned that works for your neck that would be best. x
Thanks Karen, I've been using the tretinoin 0.1 for few years but it doesn't seem to be helping and its really getting me down 😩 x
Hey Karen I'm late viewing this one but it was interesting. I'm using Dermatica and I'm one of the lucky ones I guess as its 0.5 Tretinoin and apart from a small amount of itching and peeling in the first week, iv had absolutely know reactions what so ever. However you have made a wonderful point about the fact its not 100% Tretinoin, as it has Niacinamide and Lactic acid in too. So I'm really going to think about either getting an Adapaline gel to use with it or swap to one that's just Tretinoin. Thanks hun 😘
Thank you so much for this - I've just ordered some Farmacia Andorra and in GBP it came to just under £29 with shipping. I hope it arrives and is good!
Hi there, i did order mine like two weeks and didn’t receive anything yet. Have you received yours?
Hi, I haven't received mine yet but it's only been six days for me - have you checked your emails for a tracking number?
@@Azira_Amane hi, i did but I don’t understand anything 🤦🏼♀️
@@Azira_Amane do you think because of brexit it will take longer. Thank you! Xx
@@jimmycelaj2075 would you like me to look into it for you? If you pop your tracking number here in the replies I can see where it's up to and translate it into English for you. No pressure, though!
I get a prescription of Tretinoin (aha 0..05) in the U.S. for my mild milia. I asked my dermatologist for Dufferin available at Target and he said that’s perfectly ok. just a lighter version of it. I’m planning to give it a try since even using a lighter method would help to open up the stubborn milia, luckily it is very mild. And it’ll be a bit cheaper too.
Hi what wud be best for milia I always get milia around eyes and cheeks shud I get the differin gel or the tretinoin?
Hi and thanks for the vid! Would you mind telling us how long does your tube of retinoin last?
I don't use it anymore so I can't remember I'm afraid! x
Great video.
Thanks Iv done this a few months ago I
Going to do it again
I have used Dermatica before for 4 months but didn’t really seen results. My personal opinion of why it would be is that in the ingredients they use dimethicone, so I think that any kind of silicones actually prevents actives such as tretinoin from proper penetration but that’s just what I believe. Then I switched to Skin and me and while I prefer it over Dermatica as they don’t use silicones in their formulas, I still didn’t really seen dramatic changes on my skin...and bear in mind I use 0.06% tretinoin. The wrinkles on my forehead are just as deep as they were and I used tretinoin from these 2 companies for a total of over 6 months now so I would expect some slight results but unfortunately I don’t notice any improvement at all. My conclusion is that maybe it’s not only a matter of using silicones but also the actives other than tretinoin because I had it mixed with azelaic acid and niacinamide. So I actually will be purchasing Obagi tretinoin online, thank you for that video. I’m thinking of adopting similar skincare such as Melissa55 as she seems to be very successful with Obagi, so my new plan is to get the 0.1% tretinoin from Obagi + their Exfoderm and Blender. These 2 I found to be available in most affordable price from Skincity but they only have versions without prescription (no hydroquinone) and hope this will help me to finally start seeing results because I’m really discouraged after the experience with Dermatica and Skin and Me. But that’s just my experience, many people actually love these companies. I just wanted to share my personal thoughts and lack of results.
May i ask what you are ysing right now or if you found a good one for your skin please?
Thank you for this! :-)
Tretinoin (Ratin A) is the miracle cream!!
I still have some from the year before last. Forget to use. Or like now so poorly, its not important to me. Id like to use more often. I did use 2 days ago. The highest. I shouldn't have i now have got peeling. And my jab on Sunday. Looking great 👍xxx 🦮🐾🐾❤💞💗
I am using the cereve retinol serum from superdrug, it seems to work quite well, i tried the inkey list one from boots but it broke me out a lot, i am going to try differin when i finish this bottle of cereve serum.
Hi there, for the skinstation tretinoin, is the tretinoin mixed with other ingredients? I can't work out whether tretinoin should be the only ingredient. Many thanks!
treclin is a very good gel. 2, 30g tubes for 40 quid. ordinary ones do nothing imo.
Hi, thank you for your video it was so helpful! I am new to all of this, so i am wondering, do you suggest is ok to use tretinoin with a bit of fragarance? Also, mostly i hear not to put tretinoin near the eyes or neck but, have you done it? Has anybody?
Tahnks💗
Thank you :0) No no no to fragrance, especially not with tretinoin! x
I think I’m going to try dermatica I’ve been using medik8 Crystal no 6 and no 10 costs about £70. Having said that the no6 I’m using has lasted me three months. Swings and roundabouts but I feel like I need something stronger. Can’t really see any difference in my skin.
Uk ones do t have the pure Retin-A / Tretinoin : it’s mixed mostly just get the pure thing
From the research, Anti ageing effects with Differin Adapalene are with 0.3% not the 0.1% that is the usual product that we get. The only proven anti ageing efficacy is for tretinoin.
Yes that particular study used 0.3% vs 0.05% so that means that Differin at 0.1% will work but not as quickly as in this study.
I was using the ordinary 5% granactive retinoid. Don't think it did much . Was wondering if should try la Roche pose one.
Hi! Thank you for the information. I just signed up with Dermatica. I wanted a treatment both for acne and fine lines but when I followed the steps it shows that it is for one treatment only and perhaps I would have to do the whole process of adding the information, pictures and the billing information for the other treatment all over again. Do you happen to know what I could do about that?
I have no idea about that I'm afraid, I would suggest asking Dermatica. x
No perfume in retirides , got it in Spain several times 15 euro .
I've heard amazing reviews about the retinal products by Geek and Gorgeous. Amazing price as well around 10 pounds. I've been using Differin for over a year now and has done amazing to my skin for acne, texture and brightness, but nothing for fine lines. Maybe is a stupid question - but wouldn't a GP be able to give a tret prescription so that you pay your normal 9 pounds charge as you do for Differin?
A GP will only prescribe for Acne, not ageing - Differin is the best for Acne. We don't pay anything for prescriptions in Scotland :0) x
@@TheBeautyMaverick Tret was originally meant to treat skin conditions such as acne, then they found it was helping the skin to boost collagen and became the "gold standard" for lines and wrinkles. Also adapalene and tret work on different receptors, people might respond differently and find one or the other better for them to deal with spots. So I don't understand why a GP couldn't/wouldn't prescribe tret?
I buy it form eBay sellers ( they get it from India) - around £25
do you have any vendors you could share?
I use dermatica. I requested tretinoin 0.025 only and that’s what I got. So you can do it
Thanks, that's great to know :)) x
For those struggling with Retinol reaction, Wayne Goss did a vid where he says to apply, then wash off, increasing the time on your skin each time. Might work for someone that's struggling?
Didn't work fine for him, i guess, because he aged very bad.
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I’ve just started using Treclin but i want the Perrigo tretinoin but I don’t know if it’s available in the uk
Thank you
I've tried skin and me as well as dermatica. I had an online consultation and had to send photos. Both companies recommended different actives at different strengths. Skin and me suggested a lower dose treating combined with a specific acid which they said enhances its effectiveness enabling a lower strength to be used which reduces sude effects. Both companies offer 1 month free. I'm on my last few days of dermatica, not sure who to continue with. Dermatica is tempting as the tret. is maximum strength. I also tried their hydroquinone combo. but I became concerned about it triggering more hyperpigmentation.
Used skin and me for six months..feel like I was ripped off..the tret dose wasn't even high enough for mild acne never mind wrinkles
Wondering about ordering prescription only drugs from EU and also paying extra for customs/VAT now after the Brexit transition period is over… Is Andorra in EU?
I can vouch for dermatica, I got tretinoin and hydroquinone. Even though they said it expires after a month, I checked with a dermatologist and they said it would still be effective. I used the 2 tubes in 15 months, one per month is so much product! one with 0.025% tretinoin and the other with 0.05% tretinoin. I'm going to buy 0.1% from abroad now
Did you buy 0.1% and from where? All the websites available in the UK from abroad seem a bit dodgy. Thanks!!
@@melonmelon7427 hiya, I get them from Dermatica! They may or may not prescribe it to you but it’s likely that they will. Just depends on the pictures you send in
Did you have dry skin beacuse of tretinion?
Thanks Karen, have you heard about Trenitoin world?
I haven't no. Looks good. x
im currently looking at this site but the admins from the facebook Tretinion page say to say away from it , dont know why
I think it's a waste of time jumping through hoops, just to get a small tube of cream.
Does skin station require a monthly subscription ? Thanks.
No
Is All Day Chemist a good one to get Tret.? Thanks!😁
I haven't used them so I can't say I'm afraid. x
I buy from Alldaychemist with no concerns. Very cheap.
@@TheBeautyMaverick It is okay thanks for replying! Xxx
@@mellyharri9320 Thank you!! I will purchase from them! Kind of you to comment. Have a beautiful day 😆
yes highly recommended and is a big saving
Skin and me burnt my face off I am still struggling with my skin. I said I had sensitive skin and I have eczema and they started off on 0.06%. Would not recommend at all
Wow that's not good! Thanks for sharing and I hope your skin gets better soon :0( x
Wow I just started with them, same sensitive skin and I got 0.006%
Yeah I just started with them too, stated I had sensitive skin and got put on 0.006% and it’s way better for me than the differin was. I have a feeling Kris put a typo and meant 0.006% not 0.06% as there’s no way they’d start you off on that dose!
Hey folks … would this help with tone? I have brown marks all over my face which I hate … 😞
Yes, it helps with pigmentation! x
Is tretinoin not available on prescription in the UK?
Would you say granactive retinoid is stronger than retinol?
It is sort of! No, granactive retinoid is the weakest and has no strong evidence that it works. I compare retinoids here - th-cam.com/video/LCwXNCecrYs/w-d-xo.html
@@TheBeautyMaverick Thanks! I'll check out your comparison. I want to get retinoid for new stretch marks I got over lockdown and the NHS website mentions that retinoid may help. Although I'm not sure if I could get it on prescription for that stretch marks..
@@HelenaWhitehead if your looking for topical tretinion then google treclin gel, available online in UK and only have to fill a form, no phone calls, but it's only 0.025 anything higher such as 0.05 or 0.1 cost about 100 quid and you need the phone calls then. I am looking on a website called skin addict and I may order myself some 0.05 and some 0.1 for after i use the 0.025, i guess i can wait for the results from this before i spend 200 quid on tretinion lol
12 euro in Italy with prescription...
Che marca?
@@Karawoolfe Same.
@@paoladerisi7204 non la trovo nelle farmacie vicino a me, una adirittura non ha Capito di cosa parlavo
@@Karawoolfe ma figuriamoci! Tretinoina Same, in qualunque farmacia con ricetta medica.
Hi Karen,
Can i order the tretinoin from the Netherlands?
Try Reliable RX Pharmacy. They're online and post worldwide.
Thanks
@@LouLou-Aus I checked their website, they don’t deliver to Germany, I sent them an email to see why 😿
@@rezaakbari1773 That is disappointing. I hope they respond to you and add Germany to their list. I wonder if it has to do with importing meds by your government Maybe your government does not allow it?
@@rezaakbari1773 My other suggestion is to try Indiamart dot com. They have a huge list of Indian pharmacies that import overseas. Join, then put the details of what you want, such as Tretinoin 0.25 or 0.05% and the pharmacies will contact you with their deals.
Is skinstations tretinoin legit? The obagi one i mean?
I believe so yes
Just out of interest why did you do a video about it being dangerous and harmful, along with this most recent video?
Do you mean the video 3 years ago talking about the study showing it could be dangerous? If so, in that video I said I was continuing to use Tretinoin. My channel is about giving ALL the information, good and bad, and then you can decide for yourself if its a risk you want to take. People should know there are risks, and also people should know where to buy it from if they don't worry about the risks :0) Hope that helps. x
@@TheBeautyMaverick Yeah I totally get that. I appreciate your reply. I just wanted to know where you still stood with it. Thank you 😊 x
Skin+me
All day chemist £9 one tube
Not the UK one sadly
Alldaychemist deliver to Uk ! £32.31 for 3 tubes of the real medical tret! Paid via bank transfer received the details on email. A bit dodgy as couldn’t verify the recipient with barclays but I got confirmation of payment and waiting on the parcel now.
Hi did you get parcel ok