@@MyLinda1983 thank you! Yes, I switched my routine up since watching the video. I now use the vitamin C in the morning followed my sunscreen. Thank you!
I used a mild AHA together with differin and ”had no irritation” for a couple of weeks, all of a sudden I got THE worst reaction and I couldn’t use differin for MONTHS. Learned my lesson on that one 🥵.
Back in the day In my teenage years I wish I would have known these things because I ruined my skin mixing actives and using harsh ingredients or drying ingredients without moisturizing. I'm currently reversing a lot of damage Thanks to Dr Dray, her recommendations have really helped me 😊
This is why I only use simple things like Vit C and Hyaluronic acid in the morning and then use the more ~intense things like AHAs or retinoids at night. I've also heard never to mix Vit C and Niacinamide so I keep those separate as well.
Very sensible and logical. I am amazed at how generous you are to share your knowledge with us! Especially since there are so many products out there and it's so confusing!
I love Dr Dray, I used to find skin care really frustrating and overwhelming with so many products to choose from. Now I love listening to her videos. They are so informative, in comparison to the skin gurus out there that tell you to use this or that without real knowledge or profesional background. I now feel I do smart choices without breaking the bank. Thank you!
@@DrDrayzday it is going nice thank you for asking. I will see some family members I haven’t seen in quite some time this week which gets me excited. 🎉 You are such a busy lady I hope you have some enjoyable relaxing time for this current holiday. If you ever market a stevia sweetened pumpkin cinnamon pie I would be the first in line! 🥧 ☕️👍🏻
In summary: KEEP IT SIMPLE. Don’t layer products without understanding their chemical nature. Stop doing what other crazy influencers do 🤭🤐 Listen to experts instead. Keep doing what you’re doing Dr. Dray 👏 👏👏 Can’t wait to pop the champagne when you reach 1M subscribers 🍾 🥂 Thank you! 🤩
6:25 When it comes to same ingredients + same ingredients, sometimes it's hard to avoid. Example: when buying products for dry skin, pretty much all of them are going to have hyaluronic acid in it. Moisturizers, foundations, concealers. Or for people who love CeraVe, all of those contains ceramides. Should we try harder to avoid those?
You and Dr. Shreene Idriss are my two of my Professional go-to resources in seeking skincare advice! I just feel like there is always a wealth of information that has genuinely helped me have healthier skin. I am actually at a point where I can turn over any Moisturizer and scan the ingredient label - knowing what many of their implications as listed there will have on my skin. It also is encouraging me to do research and thus educating myself on knowing what are all the benefits of the applications that I am choosing to layer over my skin - in whether that be contained within Cleansers or Oils or Moisturizers. Can't wait until your next tutorial!
This actually helps me a lot. It just simplifies everything. Winter evening routine…cleanse, moisturize and eye cream….30 minutes later apply differing.morning….cleanse, peptide hydration serum, moisturizer and spf …it literally takes away all the extra little stuff that is a waste of money
Sorry to burst the bubble but I am someone that has Skin of Color and I use Vitamin c and Retinol every night and no issues so far. I have super sensitive skin and still, I do not see anything like the Dr. Is mentioning. I trust Dr. V and her layering for Skin of Color especially for addressing Hyperpigmentation, because I am doing all that and my skin is clearing up 1st time in 20 yrs. I have been to Local Dermatologists in the US. I am talking about the finest ones that Rx creams worth $500 & they made my condition worst. Dr. V's advise is free. Products cost me mere $ 50 max and Results are Amazing! So, Thanks but no Thanks.. Vitamin C with Retinol does not do anything bad provided you are not over stabbing your skin with them and make sure you are moisturizing it well.
I only apply my CeraVe vitamin C serum in the morning and my retinol cream at night. My night routine is only my retinol cream and CeraVe moisturizing cream around my eyes. :)
I have used vitamin C and retinal together (one directly on top of the other; vitamin C first then retinol) and I have also used salicylic acid and retinol together both combinations several times and I never had a problem. I have also used multiple cleansers along with vitamin C and literally never had a single problems. Does this woman actually know what she’s talking about?! I use a salicylic acid face cleanser AND a salicylic acid serum along with a vitamin C serum and I have NEVER had a problem.
*please let me know if my routine is good!!* morning: gentle foaming cleanser vitamin c serum cereve moisturizer cereve sunscreen night: foaming facial cleanser differin gel benzoyl peroxide all over face moisturizer
Check the video at 5:16, she recommends not to use vitamin C directly after a cleanser/cleansing the skin, because cleansers raise the skins ph, and the skin is naturally a bit low/acidic and it needs to be that. So I would get a toner to use in between the cleanser and the vitamin C serum. I would use the toner after cleansing both in the morning and evening, and make sure it’s a toner that balances/lowers the ph after cleansing the skin (which most good toners do). Quality toners both hydrate and ph balances skin after cleansing, so I recommend adding that step to your routine, preferably both am and pm. If you’re interested I can really recommend the Korean brand Klairs’ toners, Supple Preparation Facial Toner or the unscented/perfume free one (Supple Preparation Unscented Facial Toner), both of them are great, I would however recommend getting the unscented one if you have very sensitive skin, or skin prone to breakouts or reactions to perfumes in skincare. Dr Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Toner is also a great toner, also very hydrating, it’s scented though. But of course there are many other toners that work well, but I know that these are very good and work very well and they’re also quite nice for sensitive skin, especially Klairs unscented toner. But just find a good toner that at least lowers/balances ph, that’s the main purpose since you don’t use anything to lower your ph after cleansing. Toner should be applied with just your hands on a damp face for best results, (after cleansing of course) and just pat it in and let it sink in before continuing with the next step in your routine. You can also pat in the toner in layers if your skin is dry or when it needs extra hydration, up to about eleven layers I believe, just let it sink in in between the layers. I vary the amount of layers from routine to routine, most often I just do one layer. The toners I mentioned, both of Klairs’ Supple toners and the Dr Ceuracle, both hydrate the skin and lowers/balances ph after cleansing, so the skin goes back to the level of ph/acidity it prefers, and it prepares the skin for following skincare products.
I think that advice, about keeping it simple, is a great one! Sometimes (especially when I’ve done The Ordinary AHA + BHA) I just put a very simple nighttime skincare: I got the Beauty Bay Cica + Mushroom 🍄 serum that my skin loooves, and then The Inkey List niacinamide serum (it’s well rounded and not too strong) and on top CeraVe (the original blue one). And that’s it. When I’m in real doubt I just have the Cica + mushroom.
Just use Vit C serum in the morning after cleansing your face with water only and apply sunscreen to boost sun protection. Thats it! You dont need much in the morning. Night time, cleanse with your cleanser, maybe a toner after that, apply either Ordinary Buffet, Matrixyl, or HA, followed by a moisturizer and then your Retinol! Boom! Simple & effective
Very good tip about using vitamin c during the day and copper peptides at night. But my concern is that I use retinoids at night as well. Can I layer retinoids and copper peptides?
Ooh this was Dr Dray at her best!! Thanks for putting the info across very well 😎. Another advantage of introducing a new product slowly is that it’s easier to spot the culprit if an allergy or skin issue occurs. Happy Tuesday 🥳🥳🇬🇧🇬🇧
Watching your channel grow is truly encouraging. I'm so glad you are sharing your knowledge and educating people based off science and not just trends. You're the best Dr. Dray🙌🏾❤❤💯
Thank you for the wonderful content, Dr. Dray! Would you be so kind as to address the care of facial hair/beards: cleansing, moisturizing, general maintenance? Most beard products, washes, and balms are filled with fragrance and are problematic. Thank you again for your helpful channel.
Re the first combo; what if the AHA is from an exfoliating toner (I use the AHA BHA PHA 30-day Miracle Toner)? At night, which is the only time I use the toner, I apply Tretinoin after moisturizing. I can’t wait for you to hit 1m! I keep checking.
After much stress and deliberation I’ve decided the only specific ingredient (other than sunscreen) I look for is niacinamide. Keeps it simple and saves money :)
Thank you dr. Dray. I started watching your channel in March or April of 2020, since then, thanks to you I’ve improved my skincare routine so much that all the issues I had before are almost gone. Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving 😊💕
I have to watch this every few months to keep myself on track. I am a person that wants results fast and layers too many products at once. Thank you for sharing your expertise and encouraging words.
I love that you answered my question on using the same ingredients. You and your content is changing lives and the quality of skin care! Thank you, Dr. Dray!!
Thanks Doc, I was washing my face with soap and then applying vitamin c serum (at night) I thought the sun would have an adverse affect with the vitamin c serum. 😊. I had bough glycolic face wash and later bought the C serum. I didn't want to use these two things together: I thought washing my face with soap would be gentler than glycolic wash along with the C serum. I had some irritation. TIny bumps on bottom eyelid and bigger bumps on my cheeks.I was going to discontinue everything.
I have mixed all of these ingredients together.... ha... No irritation luckily, but dryness on my nose only. Very informative video, thank you Dr. Dray! c:
I love using benzoyl peroxide and then tretinoin after! My skin loves it so much. I’m finally seeing improvement and no irration because I moisturize really well and use sunscreen everyday
@@Love-dc5tq the retinol marks cream I use saids that you can combine it with benzoyl peroxide gel. I just started doing it today. Why would it say that if it’s not good?
I have some questions in regards to Mandelic acid.... use it only a few times a week? Also what is it considered, an AHA? Can I mix it with Azelaic acid? How about mixing with niacinamide? Any tip or comment is appreciated, thanks!
I am about one and half months into using tretinoin at .05 percent. I made tons of mistakes during the first month. Using glycolic acid on the nights I didn’t us the trentinoin. At first I was disappointed at not getting.1 percent of the trentinoin, lol. Anyway this is a place where the doctor knows best! Now I am used to using the prescription every night. I still get stinging but I tolerate it fairly well. Still get dryness but I’m sticking with it. I’m thinking that perhaps more in 3 or 4 months I’ll see som noticeable difference. Thanks for the information. Love your videos.
So a Vit C/E/Ferulic acid followed by an antioxidant cream with green tea extracts is OK? I only use Timeless then sunscreen in the morning then Neutrogena RWR (fragrance free) at night. Recently received a full-size gift with purchase (Replenix Power of 3 cream). I appreciate what you said about trying out new products, but am still questioning whether the Vit C should be used with the antioxidant cream. Love your videos and congrats on the success of your channel. Very helpful info and it has totally changed my approach toward skin care these last 3+ years.
That big cup of coffee looks tempting. I've gotten super sensitive skin using SA in the morning and the Retinoid at night so now only use SA if I have already a zit and stop the retinol that night.
1. Should i need to use a separate moisturizer while using cerave healing ointment? 2. Can i use tretinoin then cosrx blemish cream then cerave night rejuvenated cream?
Can you make a video about dermatillomania 🥺👉🏻👈🏻? A lot feel stuck with scars and not knowing how they should be treated or if we even have options when it comes to scab treating/fading scars 💓💓
For those that need the short answer. It seems to be generally recommended to use Benzoyl Peroxide in the morning and Differin Adapalene gel at night. But Benzoyl Peroxide and Differin Adapalene gel can be used together. Differin Adapalene gel is a form of topical vitamin A that actually remains stable in the presence of Benzoyl Peroxide. It is literally what prescription medication Epiduo(a combination of Benzoyl Peroxide and Adapalene) is. You can find a few studies on the subject in the National Library of Medicine. However, combining both products together could cause skin irritation and dryness for individuals that have more sensitive skin. Also some additional studies show that the lower percent Benzoyl Peroxide products work with pretty much the same efficiency as the products with higher percent for acne. So if you want to use Benzoyl Peroxide and Differin Adapalene gel together at night it may be beneficial to go for a Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser with lower percent because it can be less irritating and just as effective for treating acne as higher percents. But as always you need to try these things out for yourself, monitor progress over the course of 4 to 6 weeks, and adjust as needed to see what works best for you and your skin. If you require a more personal assessment then it would probably be best to see a Dermatologist.
You can use it with AHA, BHA, vit c or BPO. She's staying that it could lead to irritation for beginners, I'm an advance user and I combine BHA, Azaleic acid and retin a 0.025. Great results without irritation. Been using it since quite a few years. Retinoids play very well with other ingredients, it's just people have tendency to over do it and that's what Dr has been saying.
Do you use all of them every day? I currently use vitamin C and azaleic acid in the morning, and retinoid and niacinamide in the evening; twice a week I do an acid instead of the retinoid. I wondered if all this was overkill? I mainly hear of azaleic acid for pregnant women or those irritated by retinoids, so wondered if there was any benefit to using both.
Great video! Where in the routine can I add the Hyaluronic Acid? Can I use it with Retinol at night ? I use now just a plain moisturizer and then retinol on top before bed . Thank you DR DRAY
I’m going to be honest, I combine AHAs/BHAs with my tretinoin all the time. I also have very resilient skin so I’ve never had irritation from the combo. Try what works!
What I appreciate most about your videos (besides the info you share) is how get directly to the point of the subject. You don't do a useless 30 second into or add a ton of annoying editing with sound effects and other clips. Thank you for that!😅
Yes, and I think I have contributed to this. I'm glad to have the answers, but also I'm totally flipping out. Explains a lot about why I have had reactions though.
I don’t know what flared up my Rosacea because my skin was looking pretty good. I’m blaming the sunscreen. I used neutropenia sunscreen in the past and had horrible rash like acne so switched to a different brand that seemed ok. I never used sunscreen daily, only when going out in the sun in nice weather, so I thought I’d do what every dermatologist recommended and use it daily, that’s when I started breaking out like crazy again. But I stopped using everything and am following Dr Drays advice to keep it simple. The darn sunscreen is still making me break out though.
Thanks for this video. I was wondering if using lactic acid and glycolic acid would be too much. Now I know! Also didn't know not to combine vit c and soap, thats a good tip.
Hello Dr Dray, is Aloe Vera and Vitamin C combination good for skin? Thank you for your feedback , I really appreciate your help I hope to hear from you soon, thanks a million.
Next time, or in a future video, can you describe or give examples of what these ingredients and their common name/derivatives will read like, or be named in an ingredient list of a product. For example: copper peptides, vitamin a, or salicylic acid/willow bark extract etc. can be referred to in different ways that commonly appear in ingredient lists. They’re so hard to read sometimes, so I don’t always know what to look for when trying to identifying a substance I should avoid. This was a super helpful video! I learned a lot and need to make a few slight adjustments to my routine to make sure my skin stays happy.
I use both an AHA and Vit C in my night routine lmao but I'm loving the effect. I top it off with a centella essence and my skin has never been the smoothest.
Yess Dr drayy...Thank you so so much...I have been posting about a video like this constantly on you coments section, so I feel special today....Thank you for always delivering and being upfront about everything....Love you. and my skin says thank you too
When dose it count as mixing? When it’s all used in one setting? One item at the beginning in the day and one at night? Or does it count if it’s within the same week?
Can you have a routine where you alternate skincare products you use so that you don't put them all together in one day? E.g. one day you use a toner and the other day you use an exfoliator instead? Or one day you use a serum and another day you use essence instead? Etc. Hope you know what I mean.
I don't know, I'm more partial to Ice Cube and Eazy E, but she's pretty good too. The Chronic was a good album. Sorry, been holding in a Dr. Dre reference for months now. But I definitely agree, she has lots of great useful skin care tips.
I religiously use Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Night Cream. Morning and night. It's my holy grail. I just recently discovered that they are rebranding it as Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Cream (no more "Night"). I used it and within 3 days my skin is AWFUL. It now has a very weird dry texture to it. I emailed them and they said the formula hasn't been changed at all. But I'm afraid to keep using it. What could cause a moisturizer to change the texture of your skin?
Such great information, Dr. Dray! I was wondering if there is an issue with mixing azelaic acid and retinol. I’m sorry if you have mentioned this beforehand, but I just introduced azelaic acid into my skin care routine, and I am on tretinoin as well. Any information you can provide would be wonderful. Thank you so much!
Hello Dr. Dray ,I want to thank you for all your hard work .I’ve learned so much from you. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Tell mom hello, I hope mom is doing good. Give Tybee a big hug for me . Bless you and mom.
I have been using Vit C and niacinamide in the morning. And then glycolic acid in the evening. No retinol right now. Can I move the glycolic acid to the morning with Vit c and the niacinamide.. So I can start to use to retinol at night?
Video summary:
1. Retinoid + alpha hydroxy acids
2. Retinoid + benzoyl peroxide
3. Retinoid + vitamin C
4. Retinoid + salicylic acid
5. Soap + vitamin C
6. Multiple forms of the same ingredient
7. Copper peptides + vitamin C
thank you!
thank uu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you ❤❤
@@pizzepeli Retinol is over the counter and retinoid is prescription. Both are topical vitamin A
Somebody tell Neutrogena. They have a cream with retinol and vit C, I almost bought it.
Ingredients not to mix:
- Retinol - Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C, AHA, BHA
- Same ingredients
- Vitamin C - copper peptide
also hydroxy acids
Thanks for abbreviation
is it ok to use a vitamin c serum with peptides in a moisturizer or is that not ok as well
You can use retinol with benzoyl peroxide my dermatologist gave me this products together lol
Except Adapalene yea?? Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide can be combine just like a epidou
Dr Dray: "Imma bout to ruin everyone's whole routines"
Yup! I just put vitamin C on my face and topped it with retinol. 😂
Iris K what i know that you can use vit c at morning and retinol at night
@@MyLinda1983 thank you! Yes, I switched my routine up since watching the video. I now use the vitamin C in the morning followed my sunscreen. Thank you!
Exactly what I was doing ! Thank god I watched this ! My girl clarified.
But she said no soap no cleansers before vitamin C. Don’t all of us wash our face with some form of cleansers first??? 😳
If you’re new to Dr. Dray, you’re going to want to stay. She’ll change your skin, and your life. We all love her.
Oh science, the beauty industry’s nemesis.
I used a mild AHA together with differin and ”had no irritation” for a couple of weeks, all of a sudden I got THE worst reaction and I couldn’t use differin for MONTHS. Learned my lesson on that one 🥵.
what reaction did you have?
I made that mistake this week 😭
Back in the day In my teenage years I wish I would have known these things because I ruined my skin mixing actives and using harsh ingredients or drying ingredients without moisturizing. I'm currently reversing a lot of damage Thanks to Dr Dray, her recommendations have really helped me 😊
Im doing it right now.....poor my skin 😂😂using too many actives because i thought it can help my acne faster. Lesson learned 🤦
This is why I only use simple things like Vit C and Hyaluronic acid in the morning and then use the more ~intense things like AHAs or retinoids at night. I've also heard never to mix Vit C and Niacinamide so I keep those separate as well.
Very sensible and logical. I am amazed at how generous you are to share your knowledge with us! Especially since there are so many products out there and it's so confusing!
She gets "paid" for it lol
@@chellepatino1675 your point is?
I love Dr Dray, I used to find skin care really frustrating and overwhelming with so many products to choose from. Now I love listening to her videos. They are so informative, in comparison to the skin gurus out there that tell you to use this or that without real knowledge or profesional background. I now feel I do smart choices without breaking the bank. Thank you!
Dr. Dray is a lady of consistent continuous good works. It’s truly a beautiful thing to watch and witness! ☕️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much! How is your week going?
Greetings U. Charlie hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜....
@@DrDrayzday it is going nice thank you for asking. I will see some family members I haven’t seen in quite some time this week which gets me excited. 🎉 You are such a busy lady I hope you have some enjoyable relaxing time for this current holiday. If you ever market a stevia sweetened pumpkin cinnamon pie I would be the first in line! 🥧 ☕️👍🏻
@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Tuesday thank you!! :)
Very well said 🥳🥳
In summary: KEEP IT SIMPLE. Don’t layer products without understanding their chemical nature. Stop doing what other crazy influencers do 🤭🤐 Listen to experts instead. Keep doing what you’re doing Dr. Dray 👏 👏👏 Can’t wait to pop the champagne when you reach 1M subscribers 🍾 🥂 Thank you! 🤩
She has over 2 + million subscribers pop that cork!
Dr. Dray could you make a video about tips for students who want to become a dermatologist? Thanks 😊
She is the best dermatologist
That would be amazing! 🙏
Yes please!
I second this!! I’m premed rn and I would greatly appreciate
THIS!
My skin has reached its peak of beauty thanks to you. I get so many compliments on my skin tone, texture & overall appearance. Thank you so much!
What ingredients worked best?plz
Say it!
How?
A voice of reason and common sense!
Im SO excited for you to hit a million subs! Been here since the summer of '17. I love you and your mom so much!
Happy almost thanksgiving💖
Thank you so much!!
6:25 When it comes to same ingredients + same ingredients, sometimes it's hard to avoid. Example: when buying products for dry skin, pretty much all of them are going to have hyaluronic acid in it. Moisturizers, foundations, concealers. Or for people who love CeraVe, all of those contains ceramides. Should we try harder to avoid those?
Hy and creamides are not that kind of actives .
You and Dr. Shreene Idriss are my two of my Professional go-to resources in seeking skincare advice!
I just feel like there is always a wealth of information that has genuinely helped me have healthier skin. I am actually at a point where I can turn over any Moisturizer and scan the ingredient label - knowing what many of their implications as listed there will have on my skin. It also is encouraging me to do research and thus educating myself on knowing what are all the benefits of the applications that I am choosing to layer over my skin - in whether that be contained within Cleansers or Oils or Moisturizers. Can't wait until your next tutorial!
More of these types of videos but with other actives like niacinamide, azaelic acid, hydroquinone, etc.
Yes
This actually helps me a lot. It just simplifies everything. Winter evening routine…cleanse, moisturize and eye cream….30 minutes later apply differing.morning….cleanse, peptide hydration serum, moisturizer and spf …it literally takes away all the extra little stuff that is a waste of money
Went through lot of videos for how to use ingredients... nothing was more precise and helpful as compared to this one.., hats off to Dr Gray
Sorry to burst the bubble but I am someone that has Skin of Color and I use Vitamin c and Retinol every night and no issues so far. I have super sensitive skin and still, I do not see anything like the Dr. Is mentioning. I trust Dr. V and her layering for Skin of Color especially for addressing Hyperpigmentation, because I am doing all that and my skin is clearing up 1st time in 20 yrs.
I have been to Local Dermatologists in the US. I am talking about the finest ones that Rx creams worth $500 & they made my condition worst.
Dr. V's advise is free. Products cost me mere $ 50 max and Results are Amazing!
So, Thanks but no Thanks.. Vitamin C with Retinol does not do anything bad provided you are not over stabbing your skin with them and make sure you are moisturizing it well.
I only apply my CeraVe vitamin C serum in the morning and my retinol cream at night. My night routine is only my retinol cream and CeraVe moisturizing cream around my eyes. :)
Before applying Vic C in the morning, do you use any face wash?
@@shasyed4866 I wash my face with Vanicream gentle facial cleanser. It's my favorite cleanser as it's gentle and removes makeup.
what Vit C do you use?
Yes , I also use vitamin c in the am and retinol at night
@@helpfulnatural does that not affect the pH and therefore the absorption of vit c
I have used vitamin C and retinal together (one directly on top of the other; vitamin C first then retinol) and I have also used salicylic acid and retinol together both combinations several times and I never had a problem. I have also used multiple cleansers along with vitamin C and literally never had a single problems. Does this woman actually know what she’s talking about?! I use a salicylic acid face cleanser AND a salicylic acid serum along with a vitamin C serum and I have NEVER had a problem.
This is so confusing! I'm glad doctorly told me how to incorporate retinol, vitamin c, with lactic and glycolic acid in my skin care routine!
*please let me know if my routine is good!!*
morning:
gentle foaming cleanser
vitamin c serum cereve
moisturizer cereve
sunscreen
night:
foaming facial cleanser
differin gel
benzoyl peroxide all over face
moisturizer
Check the video at 5:16, she recommends not to use vitamin C directly after a cleanser/cleansing the skin, because cleansers raise the skins ph, and the skin is naturally a bit low/acidic and it needs to be that. So I would get a toner to use in between the cleanser and the vitamin C serum. I would use the toner after cleansing both in the morning and evening, and make sure it’s a toner that balances/lowers the ph after cleansing the skin (which most good toners do). Quality toners both hydrate and ph balances skin after cleansing, so I recommend adding that step to your routine, preferably both am and pm.
If you’re interested I can really recommend the Korean brand Klairs’ toners, Supple Preparation Facial Toner or the unscented/perfume free one (Supple Preparation Unscented Facial Toner), both of them are great, I would however recommend getting the unscented one if you have very sensitive skin, or skin prone to breakouts or reactions to perfumes in skincare. Dr Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Toner is also a great toner, also very hydrating, it’s scented though.
But of course there are many other toners that work well, but I know that these are very good and work very well and they’re also quite nice for sensitive skin, especially Klairs unscented toner. But just find a good toner that at least lowers/balances ph, that’s the main purpose since you don’t use anything to lower your ph after cleansing.
Toner should be applied with just your hands on a damp face for best results, (after cleansing of course) and just pat it in and let it sink in before continuing with the next step in your routine. You can also pat in the toner in layers if your skin is dry or when it needs extra hydration, up to about eleven layers I believe, just let it sink in in between the layers. I vary the amount of layers from routine to routine, most often I just do one layer. The toners I mentioned, both of Klairs’ Supple toners and the Dr Ceuracle, both hydrate the skin and lowers/balances ph after cleansing, so the skin goes back to the level of ph/acidity it prefers, and it prepares the skin for following skincare products.
@@linneakjellman4204 Thanks so much! So i would apply the toner , allow it to dry and afterwards apply the Vitamin C?
@@linneakjellman4204 ❤
I think that advice, about keeping it simple, is a great one!
Sometimes (especially when I’ve done The Ordinary AHA + BHA) I just put a very simple nighttime skincare:
I got the Beauty Bay Cica + Mushroom 🍄 serum that my skin loooves, and then The Inkey List niacinamide serum (it’s well rounded and not too strong) and on top CeraVe (the original blue one).
And that’s it. When I’m in real doubt I just have the Cica + mushroom.
Can you please make a video about anti aging routine for acne prone skin? Thanks
So basically dont mix vitamin C with anything💁♀️
I literally took it out of my routine because of this.
No its retinol
I use retinol with niacinamide should i stop mixing them?
@@samsam3845 You can mix niacinamide with anything.
Just use Vit C serum in the morning after cleansing your face with water only and apply sunscreen to boost sun protection. Thats it! You dont need much in the morning. Night time, cleanse with your cleanser, maybe a toner after that, apply either Ordinary Buffet, Matrixyl, or HA, followed by a moisturizer and then your Retinol! Boom! Simple & effective
what did you use on your skin right before this video?? chin, forehead, right next to your nose has pearly glow!
I wish all dermatologist as as passionate as you are. As always, we very much appreciate your videos. I am so glad I found your channel 😊
Very good tip about using vitamin c during the day and copper peptides at night.
But my concern is that I use retinoids at night as well.
Can I layer retinoids and copper peptides?
Would love it if you could do a video with recommendations of antioxidant products that aren't Vitamin C.
Ooh this was Dr Dray at her best!! Thanks for putting the info across very well 😎. Another advantage of introducing a new product slowly is that it’s easier to spot the culprit if an allergy or skin issue occurs. Happy Tuesday 🥳🥳🇬🇧🇬🇧
Watching your channel grow is truly encouraging. I'm so glad you are sharing your knowledge and educating people based off science and not just trends. You're the best Dr. Dray🙌🏾❤❤💯
Retinol & vitamin actually workes well together. Retinol has a stabilizing effect on vitamin c albeit the irritation is possible
Vitamin A / retinol is that kid that can’t get along with ANYONE lol!
the problem child in the skincare family
I use Sunday Riley retinopathy and follow up with lactic acid with no irritation
Ask me..undergoing a retinol tantrum currently.lots of irritation itching redness and purge😭
Niacinamide
@@alexpardin9340 Yes except he has a soft spot for Niacinamide
You literally have the prettiest skin I’ve ever seen
Thank you for the wonderful content, Dr. Dray! Would you be so kind as to address the care of facial hair/beards: cleansing, moisturizing, general maintenance? Most beard products, washes, and balms are filled with fragrance and are problematic. Thank you again for your helpful channel.
Re the first combo; what if the AHA is from an exfoliating toner (I use the AHA BHA PHA 30-day Miracle Toner)? At night, which is the only time I use the toner, I apply Tretinoin after moisturizing.
I can’t wait for you to hit 1m! I keep checking.
I wonder which will come first, my one year anniversary of discovering you, or 1 million 😄
thank you so much for all of your support!
@@DrDrayzday You deserve it 😊
Oh and congrats on 1 Mil! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😎
After much stress and deliberation I’ve decided the only specific ingredient (other than sunscreen) I look for is niacinamide. Keeps it simple and saves money :)
My skin can't take niacinamide xD
Your skin looks particularly beautiful today!!!!
Thank you dr. Dray. I started watching your channel in March or April of 2020, since then, thanks to you I’ve improved my skincare routine so much that all the issues I had before are almost gone. Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving 😊💕
I have to watch this every few months to keep myself on track. I am a person that wants results fast and layers too many products at once. Thank you for sharing your expertise and encouraging words.
I love that you answered my question on using the same ingredients. You and your content is changing lives and the quality of skin care! Thank you, Dr. Dray!!
Thanks Doc, I was washing my face with soap and then applying vitamin c serum (at night) I thought the sun would have an adverse affect with the vitamin c serum. 😊. I had bough glycolic face wash and later bought the C serum. I didn't want to use these two things together: I thought washing my face with soap would be gentler than glycolic wash along with the C serum. I had some irritation. TIny bumps on bottom eyelid and bigger bumps on my cheeks.I was going to discontinue everything.
I have mixed all of these ingredients together.... ha...
No irritation luckily, but dryness on my nose only. Very informative video, thank you Dr. Dray! c:
Same thing here, bro 😊
I use Sunday Riley and they say you can use retinol and lactic acid. My skin loves it
I love using benzoyl peroxide and then tretinoin after! My skin loves it so much. I’m finally seeing improvement and no irration because I moisturize really well and use sunscreen everyday
@@Love-dc5tq the retinol marks cream I use saids that you can combine it with benzoyl peroxide gel. I just started doing it today. Why would it say that if it’s not good?
I have some questions in regards to Mandelic acid.... use it only a few times a week? Also what is it considered, an AHA? Can I mix it with Azelaic acid? How about mixing with niacinamide? Any tip or comment is appreciated, thanks!
Thank you for this AWESOME video! I love that you get into the nitty gritty for us skincare nerds. 🙌🏻
Your skin is so glowy and healthy. Natural beauty through skincare… love this!
I really like the subtitles of each segment in the video! Your explanations are always concise and straightforward! Thank you very much Dr. Dray!
I love the addition of chapters to your videos its so helpful
I'd like to see some examples of cleansers or soaps to use before vitamin c..
I am about one and half months into using tretinoin at .05 percent. I made tons of mistakes during the first month. Using glycolic acid on the nights I didn’t us the trentinoin. At first I was disappointed at not getting.1 percent of the trentinoin, lol. Anyway this is a place where the doctor knows best! Now I am used to using the prescription every night. I still get stinging but I tolerate it fairly well. Still get dryness but I’m sticking with it. I’m thinking that perhaps more in 3 or 4 months I’ll see som noticeable difference. Thanks for the information. Love your videos.
Thank you!!! What about retinol with hylauronic acid? Can they be combined?
So a Vit C/E/Ferulic acid followed by an antioxidant cream with green tea extracts is OK? I only use Timeless then sunscreen in the morning then Neutrogena RWR (fragrance free) at night. Recently received a full-size gift with purchase (Replenix Power of 3 cream). I appreciate what you said about trying out new products, but am still questioning whether the Vit C should be used with the antioxidant cream. Love your videos and congrats on the success of your channel. Very helpful info and it has totally changed my approach toward skin care these last 3+ years.
That big cup of coffee looks tempting. I've gotten super sensitive skin using SA in the morning and the Retinoid at night so now only use SA if I have already a zit and stop the retinol that night.
love my coffee
I am 66 and your video's have helped me so much as what to use and what not to use together. Thank you
Haaaayyyyyyy Dr. Dray! Thanks for all you do 🎀🎀🤸🏼♀️
Thanks for watching
1. Should i need to use a separate moisturizer while using cerave healing ointment?
2. Can i use tretinoin then cosrx blemish cream then cerave night rejuvenated cream?
Yay Dr Dray! This is very timely, as I have recently started tretinoin. Thanks so much!!!
thanks for watching
FYI, now I’m chanting “Yay Dr Dray!”
You look very pretty in that light. Thank you for teaching sensible skin care.
Can you make a video about dermatillomania 🥺👉🏻👈🏻? A lot feel stuck with scars and not knowing how they should be treated or if we even have options when it comes to scab treating/fading scars 💓💓
Your skin looks healthy & glowing! Are you wearing makeup here? Or just a moisturizer & sunscreen?
Excellent and very informative video, thanks for sharing such great content!
Glad it was helpful!
For those that need the short answer.
It seems to be generally recommended to use Benzoyl Peroxide in the morning and Differin Adapalene gel at night.
But Benzoyl Peroxide and Differin Adapalene gel can be used together. Differin Adapalene gel is a form of topical vitamin A that actually remains stable in the presence of Benzoyl Peroxide.
It is literally what prescription medication Epiduo(a combination of Benzoyl Peroxide and Adapalene) is. You can find a few studies on the subject in the National Library of Medicine.
However, combining both products together could cause skin irritation and dryness for individuals that have more sensitive skin.
Also some additional studies show that the lower percent Benzoyl Peroxide products work with pretty much the same efficiency as the products with higher percent for acne.
So if you want to use Benzoyl Peroxide and Differin Adapalene gel together at night it may be beneficial to go for a Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser with lower percent because it can be less irritating and just as effective for treating acne as higher percents.
But as always you need to try these things out for yourself, monitor progress over the course of 4 to 6 weeks, and adjust as needed to see what works best for you and your skin.
If you require a more personal assessment then it would probably be best to see a Dermatologist.
Great video and explanations, you are such a gem!
Is it ok to use salicylic acid and vitamin c in the same AM skincare routine?
You can use it with AHA, BHA, vit c or BPO. She's staying that it could lead to irritation for beginners, I'm an advance user and I combine BHA, Azaleic acid and retin a 0.025. Great results without irritation. Been using it since quite a few years. Retinoids play very well with other ingredients, it's just people have tendency to over do it and that's what Dr has been saying.
Do you use all of them every day? I currently use vitamin C and azaleic acid in the morning, and retinoid and niacinamide in the evening; twice a week I do an acid instead of the retinoid. I wondered if all this was overkill? I mainly hear of azaleic acid for pregnant women or those irritated by retinoids, so wondered if there was any benefit to using both.
Next: skin care ing You WANT TO MIX
Great video! Where in the routine can I add the Hyaluronic Acid? Can I use it with Retinol at night ? I use now just a plain moisturizer and then retinol on top before bed . Thank you DR DRAY
I’m going to be honest, I combine AHAs/BHAs with my tretinoin all the time. I also have very resilient skin so I’ve never had irritation from the combo. Try what works!
I also have super “tough” skin. It doesn’t well with my routine and I have seen incredible results; all products Dr. Dray approves.
What I appreciate most about your videos (besides the info you share) is how get directly to the point of the subject. You don't do a useless 30 second into or add a ton of annoying editing with sound effects and other clips. Thank you for that!😅
❤️ so glad you made this vdo. Most of my questions are answered here😅 Thank you Dr. Dray. Have a great day.
Not sure if it's the lighting in this video, but you look radiant! Thank you for the info. 🙂
Ah yes, the question you must be asked 100 times a day.
Yes, and I think I have contributed to this. I'm glad to have the answers, but also I'm totally flipping out. Explains a lot about why I have had reactions though.
I don’t know what flared up my Rosacea because my skin was looking pretty good. I’m blaming the sunscreen. I used neutropenia sunscreen in the past and had horrible rash like acne so switched to a different brand that seemed ok. I never used sunscreen daily, only when going out in the sun in nice weather, so I thought I’d do what every dermatologist recommended and use it daily, that’s when I started breaking out like crazy again. But I stopped using everything and am following Dr Drays advice to keep it simple. The darn sunscreen is still making me break out though.
Your content is always great and thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge 💜💜
thank you so much!
Oh no. I combine retinol with salicylic acid 😊 But so far it doesn't give problem to my skin.
Thanks for this video. I was wondering if using lactic acid and glycolic acid would be too much. Now I know! Also didn't know not to combine vit c and soap, thats a good tip.
Hello Dr Dray, is Aloe Vera and Vitamin C combination good for skin? Thank you for your feedback , I really appreciate your help I hope to hear from you soon, thanks a million.
I'm going to have to set up a spreadsheet of what can and can't be mixed. LOL
Ummm...will you share that spreadsheet with the rest of us? We're going to need it. HaHa!
There are apps that can help, like MSKD.
That would be great if she did one.
@@jamiesmiles8312 yesssss please share =)
What is topical that she speaks of?
Thank you! Happy New Year!🎊🎈🎆
Thank you Dr. Dray for today's vid and advice! ❤️
What about Urea? What not to mix with urea? Thank you dr. For your informative videos 💙
I keep reading not to mix glycolic acid and niacinamide, is there any truth to this?
Paul's Choice RESIST Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum combines Vitamin C and Retinol... Can I still use?
I always learn something useful from your videos 👍💖😎
Awesome, thank you!
Next time, or in a future video, can you describe or give examples of what these ingredients and their common name/derivatives will read like, or be named in an ingredient list of a product. For example: copper peptides, vitamin a, or salicylic acid/willow bark extract etc. can be referred to in different ways that commonly appear in ingredient lists. They’re so hard to read sometimes, so I don’t always know what to look for when trying to identifying a substance I should avoid.
This was a super helpful video! I learned a lot and need to make a few slight adjustments to my routine to make sure my skin stays happy.
I use both an AHA and Vit C in my night routine lmao but I'm loving the effect. I top it off with a centella essence and my skin has never been the smoothest.
Yess Dr drayy...Thank you so so much...I have been posting about a video like this constantly on you coments section, so I feel special today....Thank you for always delivering and being upfront about everything....Love you. and my skin says thank you too
When dose it count as mixing? When it’s all used in one setting? One item at the beginning in the day and one at night? Or does it count if it’s within the same week?
Her definition of mixing is “all used in one setting.” For example, if you use both of these products in your morning skincare routine.
Can you have a routine where you alternate skincare products you use so that you don't put them all together in one day? E.g. one day you use a toner and the other day you use an exfoliator instead? Or one day you use a serum and another day you use essence instead? Etc. Hope you know what I mean.
Dr dray is the best ❤️
DA baste👍
thank you so much!
Definitely 🙋🏼♀️
I don't know, I'm more partial to Ice Cube and Eazy E, but she's pretty good too. The Chronic was a good album.
Sorry, been holding in a Dr. Dre reference for months now. But I definitely agree, she has lots of great useful skin care tips.
@@ck552 I thought the exact same thing when I first saw her name lol😂
I religiously use Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Night Cream. Morning and night. It's my holy grail. I just recently discovered that they are rebranding it as Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Cream (no more "Night"). I used it and within 3 days my skin is AWFUL. It now has a very weird dry texture to it. I emailed them and they said the formula hasn't been changed at all. But I'm afraid to keep using it. What could cause a moisturizer to change the texture of your skin?
Such great information, Dr. Dray! I was wondering if there is an issue with mixing azelaic acid and retinol. I’m sorry if you have mentioned this beforehand, but I just introduced azelaic acid into my skin care routine, and I am on tretinoin as well. Any information you can provide would be wonderful. Thank you so much!
No it’s not. They both work well together
Hello Dr. Dray ,I want to thank you for all your hard work .I’ve learned so much from you. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Tell mom hello, I hope mom is doing good. Give Tybee a big hug for me . Bless you and mom.
I was JUST wondering about layering skin care products/efficacy when mixed. How do you do this Dr. Dray? 🔮 👀
I would also like to know more about layering how-to's.
I have been using Vit C and niacinamide in the morning. And then glycolic acid in the evening. No retinol right now. Can I move the glycolic acid to the morning with Vit c and the niacinamide.. So I can start to use to retinol at night?