I love her blandness its what make her.. her! ❤ it's therapeutic to me 🤓 also her talking a the speed she does helps me understand what shes explaining.
would you ever do a series on the ideal skincare routine for particular age groups? like what your skin care should look like in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s etc
Absolutely love Dr. Dray’s approach to skincare. No gimmicks. No crap. Straight facts. Let’s you know things you may not have, warns you about things you thought inconsequential. I love it.
Dr. Dray has taught me more about skincare than I thought was possible. So helpful! Love that you don’t recommend all these expensive, random, fancy products beauty gurus do!
You are such a wealth of knowledge Dr. Dray! I'm sticking with Vanicream gentle cleanser and lite lotion. It cleared up all my adult acne and along with my suncreen that's all I need! Much love to you and your Mom!
Oh, this will be good. My layering technique is not to use more than one active at a time and to apply those actives on different days and over moisturizer because my skin is sensitive. When things are really sensitive, I just use a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Edit: You're totally right. Specific questions should be directed to the prescribing doctor.
Same! The more actives you layer on your face at one time, the more likelihood of your skin having a bad reaction. I also like doing one active at a time since you can truly see if that active is making a difference or not. If you put 12 different products on your face and it causes your skin to look good or bad, you have no idea which ingredient caused that to happen.
Lyra Peach I’ve never used peptides, but I don’t think I’d consider them “active” in the same way I do retinoids or acids. I think a peptide serum could be used before moisturizer, but I always use my retinoids & acids when my face is cleansed, moisturized, and dry.
Lyra Peach i feel like we also need to take things into consideration. Peptides and acids won't go together, they nust cancel each other out, So I wouldn't use peptides after aha or bha. If you wish to use the peptide serum, maybe use it alone and moisturizer. Or maybe do more research with what it goes with. Good luck, friend!
Your point about the risk of irritation increasing with dampened skin makes much sense. Whenever I apply Vit C to damp skin, it STINGS to high heavens. This sometimes even happens with my niacinamide serum.
I follow two rules: Moisturizer last at night, and sunscreen last step in the morning. Finding out that layering doesn't matter was slightly life-changing. LOL
Lotus Savage uhm. Dr dray actually says that if you wash your face at night then it's not necessary to do so in the morning and can actually cause skin problems. Seems like you're un-knowledgeable and should just shut up.
Amen to that. She has revolutionized a lot of information for me. Love her no shit attitude. She does'nt take life TOO serious. That is my learned approch to most things in life as I have aged. I love love love her!!!!!!
Thank you! I've been watching so many videos about how to layer because I'm terrified that everything is going to be messed up by the way I'm layering during them. It's so refreshing to hear that everything just make this together on your face anyway.
I definitely feel that I've been more educated when it comes to skincare ever since I started watching your videos last year. It all began when I searched videos for "spider vein" and it led me to you. I'm forever thankful to you. You've saved my skin!
This has been extremely helpful, thank you! Another point about having so many products to layer or mix, is that it makes the routine take too much time. That's what I have been doing, & I'm planning to change that after listening to you, Dr. Dray. The idea of a simpler routine sounds lovely.
Dr Dray, I found your channel this year and have learnt so much. Thank you for giving no BS advice. You’ve helped me become a sunscreen evangelist after enduring 40 years of Australian sun!
My dermatologist still claims applying differin after Vanicream will make it less effective. I continued to do it because I told her it helps with reducing my irritation. Normally I do every single thing she says but I stand firm on applying my moisturizer to my damp skin and then applying differin. My skin has been clear now for months so the differin is working applied after the cream.
Your dermatologist is not wrong, and you are also not wrong. You see, applying differin after Vanicream does indeed make it less effective, and that is precisely the reason why it is less irritating to your skin. It doesn't mean it won't work, it just means it will take longer for it to work. All you need to do is get used to the speed the medication works. Like riding a bike, you can get there sooner if you peddle faster, but you will also get there if you paddle a bit slower while also being less tired.
@@courtneyplacey6718 hmmmmm... I could be wrong but wouldn't it make more sense to apply moisturizer immediately after your HA serum? Cause the longer Hylauronic acid sits on your face the more it would potentially draw out moisture from the skin.. And especially if you use a cleanser or two before hand you would want your moisturizer on as soon as possible.
The Ordinary AHA BHA peel is not supposed to be applied on damp skin. People have gotten chemical burns from using it that way. The instructions say to make sure your face is dry.
SA Herb I have paulas choice bha toner as well. I don’t use it like a regular toner. My theory is the bha salicylic acid would still absorb into the skin. I’ve done it for a month-ish now and it worked just fine. It removed my blackheads and whiteheads. I don’t use bha everyday though. I use it 2-3 times a week bc I alternate it with tretinoin.
Thanks Dr. Dray for your helpful videos, I am German, 69 years old and following you from Germany/Cologne. I love your approach to skincare, especially yor 'message' to keep it to a minimum. Best regards Sabine
You did very well considering you had been putting off this recording for some time. Good info about retinol. I’ve gone a bit crazy with skincare during lockdown as I find out more about the benefits of niacinamide, AHAs etc. I bring a basket of products with me whenever I am washing my face and body!
You have to lock in everything with a moisturizer!!, the best skin care tip I have ever heard, or else everything will dry up and not really absorb into the pores
I just do: cleanse, moisturize, sunscreen (AM) and cleanse, treatment, moisturize (PM). I do have a couple of essences, one I use at morning and one at night. But they're really just for fun lol
Can you make a video on Lichen Planus? I think it would be really cool if you did a series on rare skin disorders! I'm sure like many others here, we watch your videos even when they don't apply to us because they're so well researched and simply because we love you Dr.Dray!
I found you a couple days ago and binged a lot of your videos, so far I have seen a huge change in how my skin looks more hydrated and my skin barrier looks like it’s starting to repair! Thanks dr. Dray!
Morning skin care: Neutrogena foaming face wash The ordinary niacinamide serum The faceshop aloevera gel Purito water comfy sunscreen spf 50 Night time skin care : Bioderma micellar water Neutrogena foaming face wash Mon , tue , wed : retin a 0.05% , aloevera , lip balm . Thu , fri , sat : the ordinary glycolic toner, The ordinary lactic acid 5% , Aloevera gel, lip balm. Sun : the ordinary aha bha mask or Aztec clay mask with acv , aloevera gel, lip balm. Rose water and lavender water . Learned a lot from you dr dray Good day everyone 🙂❤
I made a chart and alternate actives in the same way that you do plus I also alternate vitamin C and peptide serum in the morning. I also save Sunday as my spa day and customize it according to the condition of my skin and that’s also when I use devices like DermaPore or DeraFlash...then at night use very nurturing and reparative skincare that focuses on strengthening my skin barrier.
My derm prescribed Adapalene to me years ago. It was drying so I used a moisturizer before and after. I never really got an explanation if what I'm doing is right (coz I haven't seen my derm and my pimples are gone). Thanks to this video, I kinda feel justified that what I did before was right.
I will consider myself minimalist with the 3 basic products, when I want to feel bourgeoise, I add retinol, and vitamin C ( both dr Dray approved brands ) then on those days when I need some extra self confidence, I add AHA , but on day to day , a cleanser, a moisturizer and of course a sunscreen
I can’t help but get riled up when I see other you tubers that post garbage skincare advice and have more subscribers. But I know Dr Dray is an actual doctor and doesn’t worry herself with things like that...
This is very helpful. Since putting various layers on my face each day, the skin has become sore, with red blotches and even crusty patches especially on the forehead. I will go back to a very simple routine of cleanse, then possibly marine tonic, then moisturise followed by sunscreen. Thank you.
Thank you for this! Ive started going in this order for the AM routine: Cleanse-niacinamide-Hyaloronic acid-moisturizer-sunscreen. My skin has not been this clear and even in my life, you are a life saver Dr. Dray!
You look beautiful! So healthy and glowy 🥰. I'm working HARD on my skin care right now after recently quitting smoking 🚬 (ewww I know, 20 years!!). You are goals 🙌 😍
Glad I found your video on this. [2.00-2.55] I found this to be very true. I've never had a real "skincare routine" so Jan. 2021 was the year to begin. Using Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant and applied right after cleansing to damp skin and had some irritation. On the other hand when I apply the Paula's Choice Calming Toner right after cleansing to damp skin it does NOT irritate my skin. So with the BHA I only use it once a week at night, and I do have to wait for skin to dry before applying! So glad what I was experiencing is "normal" and I just need to adjust - THANKS!!!
Hey Dr.! I know it's off topic, but I finally got to try the CeraVe tinted mineral sunscreen, and I LOVE IT! It has a thick consistency that makes it easy to spread out and blend in the skin. Beautiful finish! Finally a sunscreen I can actually wear every day because the tint is thick enough to help cover any discoloration and blemishes. Wish they would stock up on it more though; I found it at an Ulta store by accident. It's sold out everywhere else.
@@laurajean7913 I have red hair and light skin. I use a small layer over my regular sunscreen and it gives me a nice both of color and glow. A little goes a long way!
Laura Jean honestly, I’m Mediterranean.. I have light but Olivesque skin tone.. I usually shy away from ‘orange’ hints.. but surprisingly this adapts and blends into my skin beautifully. If you’re super light and pale, you may find it a little darker.. but it may give you a nice bronzed skin also. You’ll have to try to find out. It sucks that it sells out everywhere.
Dr. Dray--your videos are so interesting & educational. Would you be able to do one on older skin bruising & what to do about it & what causes it? Thank you, Julie
Dr Dray I wonder your thoughts on the Skin Better Alpha Ret Overnight Cream? Is there such a thing as over exfoliation since this product has latic acid in it.
It’s such an amazing experience following you through the years in the TH-cam world. I don’t know why I didn’t subscribe before but I’m glad I do now. You look and sound so amazing presently and it’s life affirming and it’s that life is process, learning, doing, breathing, living.
Congrats! I also got mine under control after 2 years of battle. I mostly just dial back the number of skincare used on my face and opt for no fragrance and very gentle products. They really help.
Sleepy Parrot The main thing that helped was avoiding fragrance and keeping my routine super simple. Fragrance and really warm water are my main triggers. I use Eucerin Baby Wash as my cleanser and Vanicream as my moisturizer at night. In the morning I cleanse since I’m oily and then use Olay Sensitive SPF 15 then follow with Coppertone Pure and Simple SPF 50. It’s all trial and error for me. There have been other products recommended for sensitive skin that caused me to break out.
Its kind of nice knowing it doesn't matter the order. I always thought it was a pain trying to constantly figure out the rote and procedure of it all. What's so crazy is that many dermatologists will tell you there is an order. One thing I will tell you guys from what I have learned from my own experience....Using an occlusive product at the very end really goes a long way in protecting that moisture barrier. I love to use a good petroleum jelly cream. Got one at Dollar Tree for $1 and it's one of the best investments I have made. My breakouts are gone and my skin feels so supple.
When I first was prescribed Epiduo my face was BURNING when I applied it on top of dried moisturizer, 2 nights a week. Now a couple of months later I can use it every day underneath moisturizer, even on damp skin, without any irritation. Enjoying clear and calm skin right now 😊👍
@@dqer2291 Instead of throwing something away, re-home it so someone else can use it. No reason for a perfectly usable product to end up in a landfill, that is not environmentally sound.
@@violetviolet888 It's a prescription cream at least in my country. It's used to treat acne. It's not something that can or should be used by everyone.
I like their products, I’ve been using the Jeju volcanic cleanser for years but not daily because I have dry skin, I use it when I do a deeper cleaning at home. I’ve also tried the green tea serum and I really like it, my skin is very sensitive and it helps me with redness and hydration so I really recommend it, especially if you have the same skin type.
Neutrogena hydro boost body gel moisturizer had been amazing and I layer a regular body cream and face cream over it and leaves both my body and face hydrated and plumped which I love! Thank you Dr. Dray on the tip of Neutrogena hydro boost video the other day.
My routine is: Morning: -cerave SA cleanser -niacinamide and zinc serum from the ordinary -natural moisturizing factors + HA moisturizer from the ordinary Night: -CeraVe foaming cleanser -granavtive retinoid 2% from the ordinary OR salicylic acid (every other day) -niacinamide and zinc serum again -ultra repair cream from first aid beauty Trying to get rid of stubborn blackheads, fine lines, acne scarring and uneven skintone!
Thanks for this explanation. I only 'discovered' your videos yesterday (immediately subscribed) and didn't know where to start. I thought this video was a good place. I'm in my 50s and have been using pretty good skincare for a couple decades, but I'm very open to learning more. I've always applied layers according to 'thinnest' to 'thickest' with letting each layer dry before the next, and I was surprised to learn that applying to damp skin may help absorption. I probably use too many layers/products but as it's nearly impossible to know the concentrations when there are multiple ingredients in a particular product so I probably overdo some, but that's more about wasting money than causing damage. I love having a routine that helps me unwind at night and prepare for the day - a few minutes of pampering myself time each day. And I must be doing something right because I love seeing peoples' eyes bulge when I'm occasionally carded for something and they see my age. :)
Happy Monday Dr Dray and everyone. Great video. Skincare and cosmetic companies have made things so complicated to make us purchase more products. I have simplified my skincare and makeup and its wonderful 😍have a fantastic day love to mom and Tybee 🤗🤗🤗
Dr Dray Need your advice! I recently heard here on youtube that retinol long term causes breakdown of skin lipids and something about cells only dividing 50 times... Retinol causes rapid division and damage in long term. I trust you please speak to this I would love to hear your opinion.
Wow! I am so thankful to have found this video! I have been trying to educate myself on skin care to help treat my rosacea and I didn’t really understand the why and how but I do thanks to your videos! Thank you so much!!
Thanks Andrea! I just started , at a late age, a 4 step skin care routine. U have halted me tremendously!! Cleanse/ moisturize: sunscreen/ and vit A at night, with moisturizers if redness occurs. I can’t thank you enough ! Hi to your mom and Tybee! ( I have a Tybee twin at home🐕🐕🐕)
I have found neutrogena hydroboost spf 50 sunscreen applies best for me between my Wet N Wild tinted hydrator and my powders. No pilling at all! Excellent full coverage!
Hello! Your skin looks so glowing & nourished. Thanks for talking about layering. I wanna simply my routine but I just have too many products that I don’t wanna throw out 🙈 I’m trying to use them as hand creams!
I love watching your educational videos all the time that I rewatch them over and over in case I forget your professional skin care advice. And I love looking at your face that makes me wonder what you have applied in your face for each video you make. Hope you can share in your video or caption what you applied in your face before filming the videos. 😊
Thanks Dr Dray for clarifying these issues. I appreciate and understand that its important to keep it simple so it's not confusing. However there are many videos on promoting the advantages of different serums and it encourages the viewer to include it in their skincare regime. Some people swear by some serums. So its difficult to ignore this info especially if it seems to target a skin issue you might have. Consequently we decide to include it hence introducing more steps into our skincare. So it's not easy to keep it simple🤣
for me the best value ive been able to find for a facial routne is from walmart : 16oz cerave SA daily facial wash 16$ , cerave daily face lotion 16oz 16$ , advanced clinicals retinol lotion 16oz 16$ for night , and eucerin daily spf lotion 16oz 12$ for daytime
Great video Dr Dray! I started buying all these new serums from The Ordinary but then had a reaction and to just one serum and returned everything. I didn’t really have skin issue but was trying to slow down the aging game. Now I’m just doing my normal face washing, Tretinoin cream and added CeraVe moisturizer and sunscreen to my skin regimen as you suggested. And like you said, keep it simple and that’s what I’m going to do since it’s been working for me.
Thank you so much, Dr Dray! I generally only use a moisturizer and sunscreen but occasionally I do use a toner or a serum. It gets confusing when trying to figure what order to put them on. This was helpful. Happy Monday! Have a wonderful evening. 💚
Thank you for the valuable information. What about applying actives on top of moisturizers that contain dimethicone or other silicones? Do dimethicone and silicones disturb the penetration of actives?
Dr Dray, I'm Queen 👸🏼 of asking questions lol! Thank you so much for making these videos, so informational. 😃 I trust you 💯 👉🏻1. Are foundations with iron oxides the same as iron oxides found in tinted sunscreen? Are they as effective? 2. Are they effective prevention of hyperpigmentation when we mix sunscreen and foundation (with iron oxides) together? 3. If I use one or two drops foundation to sunscreen, will it be effective at all? 4. I found very affordable foundations with iron oxides. Do you think I can mix one or two drops with my Sunscreen? 🤔 I love to hear from you. I hope you see it 😌🙏🏻
i came up with this layering the products especially if there are products for specific problems like dark spots and blemish , so cleanser eye cream serum if any treatments (dark spots, blemish....) day cream sun screen if out at night cleanser night cream and then retinol if you apply it or if acne voila hope it may help
its about balance, sometimes layering products is great, and key to layering in the right order, but yes I see a lot of clients with skin issues becasue they are just doing too much to their skin
Here you go. Generally, order really doesn’t matter that much but there are a few principles to remember: - actives applied to damp skin are absorbed better but also higher risk of irritation - nothing can penetrate through petrolatum - don’t mix sunscreen or prescription retinoids with moisturizer to prevent uneven application just layer Don’t worry about so much about pH. Everything applied will be mixed and diluted all together to some degree and ingredients will penetrate just fine.
Thank you so much for these videos! My skin has never looked better! I used to have chronic acne and huge pores. I woke up this morning, looked in the mirror and my skin looks like an instagram filter - clear, glowing, and radiant! 💖🌞
I only listen to Dr Dray when it comes to skin care. Backed by science, no BS. Other TH-camrs make so much baseless claims about products tho you can tell they’ve been through cosmetic surgeries. Lol Thanks Dr Dray. 😊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
It ticks me off how skin youtuber experts have SO much work done on their faces yet bullshit their viewers on skin care and products. Smh Dr. Drey's skin is all natural. She has beautiful glowy skin . Unlike the other skin experts plastic frozen faces.
What about mixing in pigment drops to sunscreen? I know you reviewed dermablend foundation drops but what about other brands like no 7 foundation drops for sunscreen?
Honestly I would put one layer of just sunscreen on and then on top u can put the mixture of suncream and foundation, that way u ensure coverage as well
Thank you for clarifying that I CAN use moisturizer when I put on my Differin. The instructions say not to, always resulting in dryness and irritation. I heard you say in another video to use them together, so I gave it a try and am having a better experience. I was happy to hear a little more thorough explanation in this video as to why this is now considered OK. Thanks again! 😊
Happy Monday Dr Dray...I’ve had major fails layering...good old moisturiser and the one thing we must never ever skip on ..sunscreen!..see you tomorrow x💙🤩
In the morning/day I put on a moisturizer then a sunscreen .... at night when I showered I put on my hyralonic serum and night cream after cleansing on damp skin
Great info - I always wonder about layering. Do you have a recommendation for a gentle aha or bha cleanser to use prior to my vitamin C? (Tolerating the Vit. C fine, but have sensitive skin). Thanks in advance!
Thank you very much! You have unlocked skincare myths so far. I had thought there must be some problem with my sensitive skin. I had done all the tips online but they kinda backfired in a way.
@@lohengrinknight Yes she did. She was even specific in that certain products applied to damp skin would be irritating and to wait until the skin was dry first. You need to re-watch the video.
I love Dr. Dray's no BS energy!!!
me, too!! Its like military precision.
It’s written all over her face sometimes, love it 😂
She’s the best!
I love her blandness its what make her.. her! ❤ it's therapeutic to me 🤓 also her talking a the speed she does helps me understand what shes explaining.
she's so done lol💀..🤣
How to layer products:
Step 1: Apply sunscreen.
Step 2: Subscribe.
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would you ever do a series on the ideal skincare routine for particular age groups? like what your skin care should look like in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s etc
This would be great!
bet shes say spf and retnoids 😂
agreed!
30's and 20's DONE
You got your wish
Absolutely love Dr. Dray’s approach to skincare. No gimmicks. No crap. Straight facts. Let’s you know things you may not have, warns you about things you thought inconsequential. I love it.
i LIKE HER the most.
Dr. Dray has taught me more about skincare than I thought was possible. So helpful! Love that you don’t recommend all these expensive, random, fancy products beauty gurus do!
I’ve learned so much from you, Dr Dray. Even an older gal, I’m 60, loves to learn about the ingredients. Thank you! 🥰
Me too!
You're young girl... don't say Ur old
You are such a wealth of knowledge Dr. Dray! I'm sticking with Vanicream gentle cleanser and lite lotion. It cleared up all my adult acne and along with my suncreen that's all I need! Much love to you and your Mom!
I love vanicream as well. Simple formulas yet effective. And inexpensive.
Oh, this will be good. My layering technique is not to use more than one active at a time and to apply those actives on different days and over moisturizer because my skin is sensitive. When things are really sensitive, I just use a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Edit: You're totally right. Specific questions should be directed to the prescribing doctor.
Thanks for the great tip
Same! The more actives you layer on your face at one time, the more likelihood of your skin having a bad reaction. I also like doing one active at a time since you can truly see if that active is making a difference or not. If you put 12 different products on your face and it causes your skin to look good or bad, you have no idea which ingredient caused that to happen.
So if you have a Peptide serum or any other type of serum with an active ingredient do you put it last? After you have moisturized?
Lyra Peach I’ve never used peptides, but I don’t think I’d consider them “active” in the same way I do retinoids or acids. I think a peptide serum could be used before moisturizer, but I always use my retinoids & acids when my face is cleansed, moisturized, and dry.
Lyra Peach i feel like we also need to take things into consideration. Peptides and acids won't go together, they nust cancel each other out, So I wouldn't use peptides after aha or bha. If you wish to use the peptide serum, maybe use it alone and moisturizer. Or maybe do more research with what it goes with. Good luck, friend!
Your point about the risk of irritation increasing with dampened skin makes much sense. Whenever I apply Vit C to damp skin, it STINGS to high heavens. This sometimes even happens with my niacinamide serum.
I follow two rules: Moisturizer last at night, and sunscreen last step in the morning. Finding out that layering doesn't matter was slightly life-changing. LOL
@@lotussavage1283 Maybe read the comment again. I think you may have misread what Marianne said. Not kind to call people gross.
@@lotussavage1283 they never said they don't wash their face?
Lotus Savage they said that putting sunscreen on was their last “step” not that they didn’t wash their face (sorry if you already figured that out)
Lotus Savage uhm. Dr dray actually says that if you wash your face at night then it's not necessary to do so in the morning and can actually cause skin problems. Seems like you're un-knowledgeable and should just shut up.
@Sam This really depends on your skin type.
If you don't feel like your face is greasy when you wake up morning cleansing isn't necessary.
Dr dray has revolutionized my understanding of skincare
Amen to that. She has revolutionized a lot of information for me. Love her no shit attitude. She does'nt take life TOO serious. That is my learned approch to most things in life as I have aged. I love love love her!!!!!!
I trust you more than anyone with skincare im so grateful I found your page
Okay this is the best I’ve ever seen her skin wow
Thank you! I've been watching so many videos about how to layer because I'm terrified that everything is going to be messed up by the way I'm layering during them. It's so refreshing to hear that everything just make this together on your face anyway.
Remember if you use many at once, they dilute each other. Just use a few at a time.
You know you're a fan when you keep hitting refresh to get the day's latest Dr. Dray vid. Comes at 12:03 EST on my laptop. Have a good week, everyone!
Thank You!! Happy Monday!! Hope You Have a Wonderful Week!!
I definitely feel that I've been more educated when it comes to skincare ever since I started watching your videos last year. It all began when I searched videos for "spider vein" and it led me to you. I'm forever thankful to you. You've saved my skin!
This has been extremely helpful, thank you! Another point about having so many products to layer or mix, is that it makes the routine take too much time. That's what I have been doing, & I'm planning to change that after listening to you, Dr. Dray. The idea of a simpler routine sounds lovely.
Dr Dray, I found your channel this year and have learnt so much. Thank you for giving no BS advice. You’ve helped me become a sunscreen evangelist after enduring 40 years of Australian sun!
I am obsessed with your videos, I wish I had this information in my 20s, sigh...
I bought a pretty folding fan for $1 and use it to dry my skin before applying my final product- retinol serum at night, and SPF in the morning.
Brilliant!!
That’s a great idea. I just search around for opened mail envelopes lol
My dermatologist still claims applying differin after Vanicream will make it less effective. I continued to do it because I told her it helps with reducing my irritation. Normally I do every single thing she says but I stand firm on applying my moisturizer to my damp skin and then applying differin. My skin has been clear now for months so the differin is working applied after the cream.
yea it’ll still work. she has another video claiming you can still do that & it’s still effective if anything less irritating!
just replying because i know it’s refreshing to be validated
I follow the recommendation of applying Adapalene after moisturizer and had no irritation. I suppose it depends on what your skin tells you?
Same! Well mousturizer on my wet face before tretinoin
Your dermatologist is not wrong, and you are also not wrong. You see, applying differin after Vanicream does indeed make it less effective, and that is precisely the reason why it is less irritating to your skin. It doesn't mean it won't work, it just means it will take longer for it to work. All you need to do is get used to the speed the medication works. Like riding a bike, you can get there sooner if you peddle faster, but you will also get there if you paddle a bit slower while also being less tired.
The only “rule” I follow is hylauronic acid first (if it’s not in my moisturizer) and sunscreen last 😊. Thanks Dr. Dray.
Hi Becky, do you let your HA absorb first and apply moisturizer or put moisturizer right away?
huge fan of hyaluronic serums
Maha ys wait Atleast 60 seconds for Ha acid to set
@@courtneyplacey6718 thanks🙋♀️
@@courtneyplacey6718 hmmmmm... I could be wrong but wouldn't it make more sense to apply moisturizer immediately after your HA serum? Cause the longer Hylauronic acid sits on your face the more it would potentially draw out moisture from the skin.. And especially if you use a cleanser or two before hand you would want your moisturizer on as soon as possible.
The Ordinary AHA BHA peel is not supposed to be applied on damp skin. People have gotten chemical burns from using it that way. The instructions say to make sure your face is dry.
She said that it'll be extremely irritating
Good to know. I accidentally did this in ignorance and had severe itching and redness. Thank you!
It is clearly mentioned in their package not to apply on damp skin.
SA Herb I have paulas choice bha toner as well. I don’t use it like a regular toner. My theory is the bha salicylic acid would still absorb into the skin. I’ve done it for a month-ish now and it worked just fine. It removed my blackheads and whiteheads. I don’t use bha everyday though. I use it 2-3 times a week bc I alternate it with tretinoin.
SA Herb best bha product I’ve ever used.
Thanks Dr. Dray for your helpful videos, I am German, 69 years old and following you from Germany/Cologne. I love your approach to skincare, especially yor 'message' to keep it to a minimum. Best regards Sabine
You did very well considering you had been putting off this recording for some time. Good info about retinol. I’ve gone a bit crazy with skincare during lockdown as I find out more about the benefits of niacinamide, AHAs etc. I bring a basket of products with me whenever I am washing my face and body!
You have to lock in everything with a moisturizer!!, the best skin care tip I have ever heard, or else everything will dry up and not really absorb into the pores
I just do: cleanse, moisturize, sunscreen (AM) and cleanse, treatment, moisturize (PM). I do have a couple of essences, one I use at morning and one at night. But they're really just for fun lol
Can you make a video on Lichen Planus? I think it would be really cool if you did a series on rare skin disorders! I'm sure like many others here, we watch your videos even when they don't apply to us because they're so well researched and simply because we love you Dr.Dray!
Great idea, if a condition can't be cured, we can always cure ignorance (John Roedel)!
I found you a couple days ago and binged a lot of your videos, so far I have seen a huge change in how my skin looks more hydrated and my skin barrier looks like it’s starting to repair! Thanks dr. Dray!
Morning skin care:
Neutrogena foaming face wash
The ordinary niacinamide serum
The faceshop aloevera gel
Purito water comfy sunscreen spf 50
Night time skin care :
Bioderma micellar water
Neutrogena foaming face wash
Mon , tue , wed : retin a 0.05% , aloevera , lip balm .
Thu , fri , sat : the ordinary glycolic toner,
The ordinary lactic acid 5% ,
Aloevera gel, lip balm.
Sun : the ordinary aha bha mask or Aztec clay mask with acv , aloevera gel, lip balm.
Rose water and lavender water .
Learned a lot from you dr dray
Good day everyone 🙂❤
I made a chart and alternate actives in the same way that you do plus I also alternate vitamin C and peptide serum in the morning. I also save Sunday as my spa day and customize it according to the condition of my skin and that’s also when I use devices like DermaPore or DeraFlash...then at night use very nurturing and reparative skincare that focuses on strengthening my skin barrier.
I ALWAYS read comments on your videos. I love this community ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so glad I found your channel. I found Vanicream thanks to you. I’ve never had better skin!!
Thanks Dr. Dray! That did clear up some things I had heard here and there. Sending Mama Dray all kinds of love!
Thank you for clarifying! People will even go as far as criticizing others for "applying skincare in the wrong order".
My derm prescribed Adapalene to me years ago. It was drying so I used a moisturizer before and after. I never really got an explanation if what I'm doing is right (coz I haven't seen my derm and my pimples are gone). Thanks to this video, I kinda feel justified that what I did before was right.
I will consider myself minimalist with the 3 basic products, when I want to feel bourgeoise, I add retinol, and vitamin C ( both dr Dray approved brands ) then on those days when I need some extra self confidence, I add AHA , but on day to day , a cleanser, a moisturizer and of course a sunscreen
I am counting the days till you get to 1 million subscribers....we will celebrate! Happy Monday Dr Dray and peeps :)))
Thank You!! Happy Monday!! I Hope You Have a Fantastic Day!!
Thank you so much for your support. Happy Monday :)
@@DrDrayzday you are such a hard worker and wonderful role model for us all. You deserve it
Count me in for the celebration!😎
I can’t help but get riled up when I see other you tubers that post garbage skincare advice and have more subscribers. But I know Dr Dray is an actual doctor and doesn’t worry herself with things like that...
This is very helpful. Since putting various layers on my face each day, the skin has become sore, with red blotches and even crusty patches especially on the forehead. I will go back to a very simple routine of cleanse, then possibly marine tonic, then moisturise followed by sunscreen. Thank you.
I’m so glad I found this video! I’ve been agonizing over putting on which serum should go first - now I know it doesn’t matter!
Thank you for this! Ive started going in this order for the AM routine:
Cleanse-niacinamide-Hyaloronic acid-moisturizer-sunscreen.
My skin has not been this clear and even in my life, you are a life saver Dr. Dray!
Do you apply them on damp skin? Do you wait a little bit before you layer?
Eva Knutsson yes all of them on wet skin
what acid do you use ??
queen luna depends on your skin type Oily - BHA beta hydroxy acid Dry - AHA Alpha hydroxy acid sensitive PHA poly hydroxy acid!
I like the fact you’re no nonsense - how refreshing! Thank you.
Good morning all. Dr. Dray, thank you so much for this video!
Hope you enjoyed it!
My skin has never looked so good before following Dr. Dray’s videos. Her advice is absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much, Dr. Dray!!
This is the best layering video I’ve seen. Makes so much sense
You look beautiful! So healthy and glowy 🥰. I'm working HARD on my skin care right now after recently quitting smoking 🚬 (ewww I know, 20 years!!). You are goals 🙌 😍
Glad I found your video on this. [2.00-2.55] I found this to be very true. I've never had a real "skincare routine" so Jan. 2021 was the year to begin. Using Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant and applied right after cleansing to damp skin and had some irritation. On the other hand when I apply the Paula's Choice Calming Toner right after cleansing to damp skin it does NOT irritate my skin. So with the BHA I only use it once a week at night, and I do have to wait for skin to dry before applying! So glad what I was experiencing is "normal" and I just need to adjust - THANKS!!!
Hi Dr. Dray! What do you think of PRP (platelet rich plasma) for hair loss? Can you please do a video on it?
I've been scouring the internet all day to know what to do with pH and everything. Thank for this video. I don't need to overthink anymore.
Hey Dr.! I know it's off topic, but I finally got to try the CeraVe tinted mineral sunscreen, and I LOVE IT! It has a thick consistency that makes it easy to spread out and blend in the skin. Beautiful finish! Finally a sunscreen I can actually wear every day because the tint is thick enough to help cover any discoloration and blemishes. Wish they would stock up on it more though; I found it at an Ulta store by accident. It's sold out everywhere else.
I use it too! I love it!
In my opinion it’s definitely too dark for very fair skin. I have light, not fair skin and I find it is still too dark (orangey) for my taste.
MarcAttack dang, can’t find it in Toronto.
@@laurajean7913 I have red hair and light skin. I use a small layer over my regular sunscreen and it gives me a nice both of color and glow. A little goes a long way!
Laura Jean honestly, I’m Mediterranean.. I have light but Olivesque skin tone.. I usually shy away from ‘orange’ hints.. but surprisingly this adapts and blends into my skin beautifully. If you’re super light and pale, you may find it a little darker.. but it may give you a nice bronzed skin also. You’ll have to try to find out. It sucks that it sells out everywhere.
Thank you for debunking and/or clarifying all the noise about skincare. You (in addition to my own dermatologist) have changed my world!
Dr. Dray--your videos are so interesting & educational. Would you be able to do one on older skin bruising & what to do about it & what causes it? Thank you, Julie
Yes, PLEASE!
I constantly go back to her videos and rewatch so informative I love her !!
Today’s video will be well received. Thx for moving past your headache on this topic. 😂 👏
Happy Monday :)
what are actives? i'm a newbie lol
Dr Dray I wonder your thoughts on the Skin Better Alpha Ret Overnight Cream? Is there such a thing as over exfoliation since this product has latic acid in it.
I got a headache doing this too. Super stressed, so thanks
@@mariel7475 active ingredients
It’s such an amazing experience following you through the years in the TH-cam world. I don’t know why I didn’t subscribe before but I’m glad I do now. You look and sound so amazing presently and it’s life affirming and it’s that life is process, learning, doing, breathing, living.
Thank you for putting out great content! My skin has never been better, and I finally have my rosacea under control.
Can I ask how you’ve been managing your rosacea? :)
Congrats! I also got mine under control after 2 years of battle. I mostly just dial back the number of skincare used on my face and opt for no fragrance and very gentle products. They really help.
Following
What product got it under control? ☺️
Sleepy Parrot The main thing that helped was avoiding fragrance and keeping my routine super simple. Fragrance and really warm water are my main triggers. I use Eucerin Baby Wash as my cleanser and Vanicream as my moisturizer at night. In the morning I cleanse since I’m oily and then use Olay Sensitive SPF 15 then follow with Coppertone Pure and Simple SPF 50. It’s all trial and error for me. There have been other products recommended for sensitive skin that caused me to break out.
Its kind of nice knowing it doesn't matter the order. I always thought it was a pain trying to constantly figure out the rote and procedure of it all. What's so crazy is that many dermatologists will tell you there is an order. One thing I will tell you guys from what I have learned from my own experience....Using an occlusive product at the very end really goes a long way in protecting that moisture barrier. I love to use a good petroleum jelly cream. Got one at Dollar Tree for $1 and it's one of the best investments I have made. My breakouts are gone and my skin feels so supple.
I'm addicted to your videos dr. Dray, thanks for the precious studies based tips and information. Your Channel is a true treasure ❤
I’m so happy I found your channel. I love your straight to the point , easy to understand information.
When I first was prescribed Epiduo my face was BURNING when I applied it on top of dried moisturizer, 2 nights a week. Now a couple of months later I can use it every day underneath moisturizer, even on damp skin, without any irritation. Enjoying clear and calm skin right now 😊👍
I had to throw it away, because of the burning.
Skin care should never burn. If it is, you need to use a lot less or dilute it and build up to it.
@@dqer2291 Instead of throwing something away, re-home it so someone else can use it. No reason for a perfectly usable product to end up in a landfill, that is not environmentally sound.
@@violetviolet888 It's a prescription cream at least in my country. It's used to treat acne. It's not something that can or should be used by everyone.
This is the most helpful skin care video I have ever watched.
Please talk about the Flawless razor and face epilator! love your vids as always!!💖
Love your no nonsense approach! I was fretting about the correct order of steps and now I feel much less concerned.
Can you do a review about INNISFREE? particularly the GREEN TEA SEED & JEJU ORCHID EYE CREAM? opt for dark circles?
I like their products, I’ve been using the Jeju volcanic cleanser for years but not daily because I have dry skin, I use it when I do a deeper cleaning at home. I’ve also tried the green tea serum and I really like it, my skin is very sensitive and it helps me with redness and hydration so I really recommend it, especially if you have the same skin type.
If they contain fragrance, then they aren't going to be Dr Dray approved.
Do they have innisfree in the US? We could always send some her way for a review ❤️
Auroraffcc sss Wf
Dislike their skincare bc fragrance
I just love your direct no bologna approach and honesty. Found my favorite sunscreen through you Elta MD 40 or Altruist
You've been glowing in these last couple of videos girl !!!!!
Neutrogena hydro boost body gel moisturizer had been amazing and I layer a regular body cream and face cream over it and leaves both my body and face hydrated and plumped which I love! Thank you Dr. Dray on the tip of Neutrogena hydro boost video the other day.
Just catching this today. Thanks for validating a simple skin care! BTW, your skin looks flawless today.
My routine is:
Morning:
-cerave SA cleanser
-niacinamide and zinc serum from the ordinary
-natural moisturizing factors + HA moisturizer from the ordinary
Night:
-CeraVe foaming cleanser
-granavtive retinoid 2% from the ordinary OR salicylic acid (every other day)
-niacinamide and zinc serum again
-ultra repair cream from first aid beauty
Trying to get rid of stubborn blackheads, fine lines, acne scarring and uneven skintone!
Sunscreen 🧴?!
I don't do layers, I have found it leads to irritation or one product will interfere with how effective another product is. Less is best in my opinion
So do you then just alternate between products?
When doing layers, wait 20 minutes in between each application. Fewer products is best.
I'm hearing on the current Korean routine and also from you, Dr. Dray, to just keep the line-up of product simple. Got it!
Thanks for this explanation. I only 'discovered' your videos yesterday (immediately subscribed) and didn't know where to start. I thought this video was a good place. I'm in my 50s and have been using pretty good skincare for a couple decades, but I'm very open to learning more. I've always applied layers according to 'thinnest' to 'thickest' with letting each layer dry before the next, and I was surprised to learn that applying to damp skin may help absorption. I probably use too many layers/products but as it's nearly impossible to know the concentrations when there are multiple ingredients in a particular product so I probably overdo some, but that's more about wasting money than causing damage. I love having a routine that helps me unwind at night and prepare for the day - a few minutes of pampering myself time each day. And I must be doing something right because I love seeing peoples' eyes bulge when I'm occasionally carded for something and they see my age. :)
Thank you for clarifying pH level. I feel like a lot of us mere mortals obsess about this part of skincare.
Happy Monday Dr Dray and everyone. Great video. Skincare and cosmetic companies have made things so complicated to make us purchase more products. I have simplified my skincare and makeup and its wonderful 😍have a fantastic day love to mom and Tybee 🤗🤗🤗
Happy Monday :)
Thank You Sooo Much Sweet Friend!! Happy Monday!! I Hope You Have a Magnificent Day!! Please You and Yours Stay Safe and Well!! Always!! XOxoxo!!
Jackie Marsh thanks dear friend hope you and yours have a wonderful day stay safe always 😍😍😍🥰
Dr Dray Need your advice! I recently heard here on youtube that retinol long term causes breakdown of skin lipids and something about cells only dividing 50 times... Retinol causes rapid division and damage in long term. I trust you please speak to this I would love to hear your opinion.
Rose R it does not
Literally how did you know this is what I was looking for!!
Wow! I am so thankful to have found this video! I have been trying to educate myself on skin care to help treat my rosacea and I didn’t really understand the why and how but I do thanks to your videos! Thank you so much!!
Thanks Andrea! I just started , at a late age, a 4 step skin care routine. U have halted me tremendously!! Cleanse/ moisturize: sunscreen/ and vit A at night, with moisturizers if redness occurs. I can’t thank you enough ! Hi to your mom and Tybee! ( I have a Tybee twin at home🐕🐕🐕)
I have found neutrogena hydroboost spf 50 sunscreen applies best for me between my Wet N Wild tinted hydrator and my powders. No pilling at all! Excellent full coverage!
Hello! Your skin looks so glowing & nourished. Thanks for talking about layering. I wanna simply my routine but I just have too many products that I don’t wanna throw out 🙈 I’m trying to use them as hand creams!
I do that too!🤣 use all face creams as hand creams, some are expensive and I can't throw them out, I'm all stocked up for hand cream until 2030🤦♀️🤣
I love watching your educational videos all the time that I rewatch them over and over in case I forget your professional skin care advice. And I love looking at your face that makes me wonder what you have applied in your face for each video you make. Hope you can share in your video or caption what you applied in your face before filming the videos. 😊
Thanks Dr Dray for clarifying these issues. I appreciate and understand that its important to keep it simple so it's not confusing. However there are many videos on promoting the advantages of different serums and it encourages the viewer to include it in their skincare regime. Some people swear by some serums. So its difficult to ignore this info especially if it seems to target a skin issue you might have. Consequently we decide to include it hence introducing more steps into our skincare. So it's not easy to keep it simple🤣
for me the best value ive been able to find for a facial routne is from walmart : 16oz cerave SA daily facial wash 16$ , cerave daily face lotion 16oz 16$ , advanced clinicals retinol lotion 16oz 16$ for night , and eucerin daily spf lotion 16oz 12$ for daytime
Great video Dr Dray! I started buying all these new serums from The Ordinary but then had a reaction and to just one serum and returned everything. I didn’t really have skin issue but was trying to slow down the aging game. Now I’m just doing my normal face washing, Tretinoin cream and added CeraVe moisturizer and sunscreen to my skin regimen as you suggested. And like you said, keep it simple and that’s what I’m going to do since it’s been working for me.
Thank you so much, Dr Dray! I generally only use a moisturizer and sunscreen but occasionally I do use a toner or a serum. It gets confusing when trying to figure what order to put them on. This was helpful. Happy Monday! Have a wonderful evening. 💚
Thank you for the valuable information. What about applying actives on top of moisturizers that contain dimethicone or other silicones? Do dimethicone and silicones disturb the penetration of actives?
From what I've read on silicones is they form a "breathable" barrier on top of skin which helps actives to pass through and reach the skin.
@@Seesaw36 depends on skin thickness/thinness, air temp and humidity, the product. This being said, 20 minutes.
God I love your no nonsense approach. So refreshing
Dr Dray, I'm Queen 👸🏼 of asking questions lol! Thank you so much for making these videos, so informational. 😃
I trust you 💯
👉🏻1. Are foundations with iron oxides the same as iron oxides found in tinted sunscreen? Are they as effective?
2. Are they effective prevention of hyperpigmentation when we mix sunscreen and foundation (with iron oxides) together?
3. If I use one or two drops foundation to sunscreen, will it be effective at all?
4. I found very affordable foundations with iron oxides. Do you think I can mix one or two drops with my Sunscreen? 🤔
I love to hear from you. I hope you see it 😌🙏🏻
For your first question, it takes a lot of the foundation to get proper sunscreen application
i came up with this layering the products especially if there are products for specific problems like dark spots and blemish , so
cleanser
eye cream
serum if any
treatments (dark spots, blemish....)
day cream
sun screen if out
at night
cleanser
night cream and then retinol if you apply it or if acne
voila
hope it may help
I sometimes think more products, layers upon layers, can just be overkill.
its about balance, sometimes layering products is great, and key to layering in the right order, but yes I see a lot of clients with skin issues becasue they are just doing too much to their skin
My skin agrees with you! 😄
My wallet agrees with u
I breakout when I put too many products on my face!
Exactly!
Thank you DR. Dray for taking time to help with so many issues. Bless you
Scrolling through comments looking for a brief recap...
Just watch the damn video
Same
same here 🤣
I know my attention span is trash 😅
Here you go. Generally, order really doesn’t matter that much but there are a few principles to remember:
- actives applied to damp skin are absorbed better but also higher risk of irritation
- nothing can penetrate through petrolatum
- don’t mix sunscreen or prescription retinoids with moisturizer to prevent uneven application just layer
Don’t worry about so much about pH. Everything applied will be mixed and diluted all together to some degree and ingredients will penetrate just fine.
Keep coming back to these as I find the right routine. Thank you :)
Thank you so much for these videos! My skin has never looked better! I used to have chronic acne and huge pores. I woke up this morning, looked in the mirror and my skin looks like an instagram filter - clear, glowing, and radiant! 💖🌞
I only listen to Dr Dray when it comes to skin care. Backed by science, no BS. Other TH-camrs make so much baseless claims about products tho you can tell they’ve been through cosmetic surgeries. Lol Thanks Dr Dray. 😊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
It ticks me off how skin youtuber experts have SO much work done on their faces yet bullshit their viewers on skin care and products. Smh Dr. Drey's skin is all natural. She has beautiful glowy skin . Unlike the other skin experts plastic frozen faces.
What about mixing in pigment drops to sunscreen? I know you reviewed dermablend foundation drops but what about other brands like no 7 foundation drops for sunscreen?
please don't mix things with sunscreen! Brands might claim it works but that just mess with how sunscreen works. Just sunscreen, then foundation!
Honestly I would put one layer of just sunscreen on and then on top u can put the mixture of suncream and foundation, that way u ensure coverage as well
Thank you for clarifying that I CAN use moisturizer when I put on my Differin. The instructions say not to, always resulting in dryness and irritation. I heard you say in another video to use them together, so I gave it a try and am having a better experience. I was happy to hear a little more thorough explanation in this video as to why this is now considered OK. Thanks again! 😊
Happy Monday Dr Dray...I’ve had major fails layering...good old moisturiser and the one thing we must never ever skip on ..sunscreen!..see you tomorrow x💙🤩
Paula Hatch happy Monday
In the morning/day I put on a moisturizer then a sunscreen .... at night when I showered I put on my hyralonic serum and night cream after cleansing on damp skin
Great info - I always wonder about layering. Do you have a recommendation for a gentle aha or bha cleanser to use prior to my vitamin C? (Tolerating the Vit. C fine, but have sensitive skin). Thanks in advance!
Thank you very much! You have unlocked skincare myths so far. I had thought there must be some problem with my sensitive skin. I had done all the tips online but they kinda backfired in a way.
I had no idea that applying them to damp skin would improve absorption, I'm gonna start doing that now
That's not what she said.
@@lohengrinknight Yes she did. She was even specific in that certain products applied to damp skin would be irritating and to wait until the skin was dry first. You need to re-watch the video.