I'm consistently confused as to why you don't have a million+ subscribers. Your videos/recommendations have not only saved my skin, but made it better than its ever been before in my life, tbh. Almost all my products have either been introduced to me by you, or have had to been reviewed favorably by you before I purchased it. Thank you so much for posting such regularly high quality content
Fyi, according to research, whatever percentage you choose to go for in regards to retinoids, reaches a plauteau after a year. One study showed no significant difference between 0.025% and 0.1% tretinoin after 48 weeks, besides the severity of irritation. Meaning you can still get all the benefits using smaller doses still. Hope this helps.
Oh I just took my sleeping pill 20 mintues ago and I’m struggling just to write this while crosseyed. I’m just going to watch this in the morning when I wake up. I jut wanted to tell you that it has really helped with some of your issues 👌🏻. Stay safe and sane ❤️💋
Congrats on 40k! Wow 1 year of tret journey, time flies so fast :D Then its like almost two years that I started following your content 😯 Keep up the good work!
So glad that you’re one year in! I originally used it to help with my moderate/severe acne, which was mostly gone around 2 months ago. Now when I use it I mostly reap the benefits of how nice it makes my skin look in the morning.
You look great. Your skin always looks so plump. I always get so excited when you upload. I started tret 0.025 one month ago. I use two times a week. I have noticed my skin is more plump and smooth. I do have hormonal acne, but it's clearing up. I do get black heads on my nose, and I have noticed less black heads. I have noticed my face is more sensitive to the sun. It's barely starting to get hot here in NorCal, and I noticed I can't let the sun hit my face for more than 15 mintues or else I start feeling hot. I am reapplying sunscreen. This is just one month of using tret, and I can't wait for my yearly update.
I actually recently downgraded my tretinoin in my Curology blend so I can use it more nights per week. I'm just super sensitive! I love that the providers listen to your concerns.
I'm a teen, but I've struggled with acne and hyperpigmentation. I find that I get the best results when I space out my Curology treatment throughout the week (probably like 2-3x a week). After I cleanse my skin, I apply it directly to my face that I patted dry with my hands, apply eye cream, wait a few minutes, then go over my face with the Sioris Time Is Running Out mist. I find that I get the best results the closer the layer of the active is to my skin. In the morning after, I just massage with a creamy cleanser and wash, then go over with my regular toner, essence/serum, a lightweight cream, and a slightly creamier moisturizer! :))
Loved your back to back evening/morning routines - it’s so helpful to see what steps work well together. Interesting to see you using a lot of western products at night now!
I started my tret journey with Curology thanks to you. It’s only been a month and I started at the lowest percentage. My skin got a bit irritated at first but I followed all your tips from previous tret videos and my skin is now tolerating a nightly application. I might upgrade in the next couple of months. So far so good 🥰
On month 2 of tretinoin. Purchased a tester size of the laniege skin cream. I can almost hear my skin say ‘ahhhh’ when I put it on. Will purchase the full size bottle. Using a variety of products recommended from some of your other videos helped get my skin into a really good state, so I’ve had a relatively smooth transition into using tretinoin. The only hick up being when I went to tackle my upper lip hair. The skin being much more delicate.. let’s just say a layer of skin came away on both sides of my lip, now dealing with the scarring. Never been so happy to have a mask to hide behind. Thank you for another great video!!
I'm so happy to hear it's been pretty smooth! Cream skin has been on heavy rotation for me this winter too, seriously relieves dryness like no other. YIKES on your lip, hoping for a swift healing! 💖
Oh hey! Congrats on 40k! 🥳 I saved this video to watch as I did my own tret routine ☺️ I’ve only been on tret since October, but I’m so happy I started. I started with just tret and niacinamide but my next bottle will also have azelaic acid, so I hope that will help with a bit of redness and minor breakouts. I’ve been using the same eye cream from FAB because I don’t want to risk it with tret around my eyes, but I want those benefits in the eye area! I really liked it, but I used it up and have a few others to get through before repurchasing. I cleanse with the Optimal results hydrating cleanser from Paula’s choice, then Bioeffect EGF essence and retinol eye product, right now it’s the eye serum from Dr Dennis Gross, then the omega complex serum from Paula’s choice, then tret and a ceramide cream. Next morning I just rinse with water, Purito Centella toner, eye cream with Vit C, Purito Centella serum, Klairs soothing serum, a serum from a danish brand that contains Niacinamide and ceramides and then a peptide moisturizer and sunscreen.
Hey Kelly! This was a great routine. To answer your question, I've just 'upgraded' to a retinal 3x a week after finishing up my Cerave resurfacing retinol serum. It was a great start for well-aging but I wanted to gently kick things up a notch. Entirely too early to tell if things are changing but I've fallen in love with deeply hydrating nighttime routines. Finally waking up without dry cheeks and temples.
Hi Kelly I've been using tretinoin for about 18 months (I used retinols for a year before that) and am happy at the 0.05% strength. I have very dry, rosacea and eczema prone skin, plus I'm 49 and post menopausal. My skin has also thickened/strengthened/firmed with the tretinoin. That strengthening has helped my rosacea a lot, but it isn't without the occasional difficulty. If i'm in a flare I have to miss it out until my skin has healed. Around my eyes and my neck/chest I use a retinaldehyde (geek and gorgeous 0.05%), as neither area will tolerate tretinoin. I have always buffered it with a light layer of moisturiser and still had excellent results. I use the soon jung toner, the cosrx dual chamber snail essence, a ceramide serum from Superdrug mixed with a facial oil and a light layer of the first aid beauty ultra repair cream. Allow to absorb for 20 - 30 minutes, then follow with the retinoids inc tretinoin and a final layer of a thick emollient cream (currently the Altruist). In the morning I use a similar routine initially, but swap the ceramide serum for an azelaic acid serum, then the FAB moisturiser and sunscreen. I use an eye cream morning and night also. It took a long time and a lot of patience, to acclimate my hypersensitive skin to retinoids. The results have been worth the struggle though. It's a marathon - not a sprint. it's not a quick fix or a miracle, but it does yield results with time and consistancy. Best wishes.
I had to repeat some parts of the video because i was sooo distracted by your beautiful eye look!! 😍 omg thank you so much for sharing your tretinoin journey with us 🥺💛
Yesss been waiting for your thoughts on the Isntree sunscreen😍 i’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and i absolutely love it! The glow it gives is amazing🥰
Hi Kelly, I just signed up for Curology and used your name and TH-cam channel as my referral. It was very easy app to use and take my photos to upload to my health care provider at Curology . I think your skin looks great and very glowy. I use the same sunscreen as you. Also yesterday I received my Stradia Liquid Gold and the Fortify oil drops to mix in. Can’t wait to get started. This video helped me A-lot. 💚💚💚
Very interesting video! I'm mostly concerned for the fine lines around my eyes but I'm so scared of the irritation and dryness 😭 I want to try the Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair and I know it's gentle but still lol. Thanks for your update, Kelly!
I started using the Olay Retinol 24 eye cream and it's been lovely! I was skeptical at first, but it is very effective - the retinol is also encapsulated and works over 24 hours so it's less irritating. I use full strength tretinoin on my face, but I haven't found a way to use any prescription tretinoin around my eyes without irritation. I'm really pleased with the Olay being very effective, but also very gentle. If you don't end up loving the Neutrogena, it's worth a shot, easy to find at the drugstore.
As for the skin feeling thicker, it is! : D Tretinoin compresses the stratum corneum (some people believe it thins the skin, but it doesn't, only compresses the very outer layer) and thickens the layers underneath. And as other commenters have mentioned, the results plateau no matter what percentage you use. You can get the same benefits no matter the percentage and you may think you are not getting benefits anymore, but keep it up and thank yourself in 20 years, LOLLL, you'll realize you have been getting all the benefits when you are the only one carded at the bar with your coworkers (and they're all in their mid 20s and you are in your mid 40s).However, DO NOT EVER GO ONE DAY WITHOUT SUNSCREEN!! If you watch this channel you already know this, but if you don't wear sunscreen it doesn't matter what you do for your skin care routine, you might as well do nothing cuz not wearing sunscreen just destroys and reverses any work you put into your skin.
This video came at the perfect time! I’m just wrapping up on my first month of tretinoin (after studying all of your tips first 😅). I’ll definitely be incorporating some of these tips into my routine too!
While watching your routines I thought: my skin couldn't absorb so many product layers, they all would be dripping off :D In the morning I just use a serum and an SPF (instead of moisturizer :)) Since retinoic acid is heavily restricted in EU, I'm a year in using various retinols (Medik8, Inkeylist, Shani Darden). I've never experienced any irritation, so I'm also planning on upping the game and trying products with retinaldehyde.
Just FYI, Curology has .005 percent. I actually started with that and am now .009 percent. So they may have added these lower strengths since you started.
I don't know how often you apply it but that should not be happening after a year of use. Have you mentioned that to you doctor? You don't want to have your skin in a constant state of irritation and inflammation. Some people can only use tretinoin once a week, some cannot tolerate it at all. My skin is super sensitive to essential oils but I've only had a bit of stinging sensation when I started my tretinoin (every 2nd night), and just for about 2 weeks. Other than that - no peeling, no irritation. I was on it daily after a month.
Hi Kelly! Another super video!! My question is, do you also use your tret on you chest area? I keep hearing that we should extend our face regimen to our chest area and indeed I want to avoid those wrinkles (I'm a side sleeper so I'm scared for future me xD).
You can, some people get really bad irritation/peeling on their neck and chest (I personally don't) so it's a YMMV proceed with caution kind of thing. You could also try a OTC retinol cream or even eye cream since they tend to be a little gentler than tret.
Been binging your videos for a while now. I now find myself typing up the name of a product I'm interested in buying and your name to see what you uave to say about it. So, yes. You're great. 💚
Thanksss for giving such detailed information, I’m also on my journey of Tretinoin for 3 months now, and I do see a huge difference on my skin. By the way, I really wanna recommend the Sioris Deep In A Barrier cream. It has tamanu oil in it and it’s quite a thick cream. Please definitely let us know if you’ve tried it! Love you!
i've recently joined the tret squad! also loving the missha artemisia and stratia liquid gold for tret nights - seriously some of the best recommendations i've found thru your channel. for me, the best way to make tret less irritating is to apply it like 10 mins after i wash my face, wait like 30-60 min and then continue on with the rest of my routine. for some reason my face hates the moisturer sandwich lol. ❤️ i'd love to know what are your makeup prep steps and foundation/bb/cc creams youve used with tret face, i can't seem to find anything that doesn't look like a dry flaky mess even though my face started out smooth and not flaky =/
Your skin looks fabulous and now has me considering adding tret to my routine this year! Thanks so much Kelly for the insight and beautiful content always
Is the RNW serum The only serum that works before your Curology or is there a type that I might already have or is basically any serum OK to use? Lots of questions because I also use Benzamycin gel twice a day before I apply my Curology and I need those two to work to keep my acne at bay even at my mature age
any product that you put on will penetrate the skin unless it's a super rich petroleum jelly product, if you layer products before it can be beneficial if you have sensitive skin because the Retin A will slowly penetrate it causing less irritation :)
I’m 8 week in on differin. I use it nightly and wait and hour to apply Korean skin care and always end on cosrx circa barrier relief. In the morning I do the Korean 7 step routine. I’m seeing results so I think it’s working. I hope your well Kelly xxx
@@bernaraganit8024 sure, happy to tell you. I have changed it slightly. I wear lots of make up so my night time routine is: I use an oil (purito) to gently melt down my make up. I then use a wash off gentle cleanser (heimish all green clean). I never use a towel, I let my face air dry but leave it a little damp. I use the I’m From rice toner, a few drops in the palm of my hand and pat it on my face. I repeat once more and leave so it’s almost dry. Then I use Missha time revolution essence (spay bottle). I spritz all over face, leave to nearly dry and repeat again. Once nearly dry I use 4 pumps of the Cosrx snail mucin essence. I then go on my phone or watch tv for half an hour (no less) I wait until my face is fully dried and given time for the first lots of products to sink in. Now I use my differin, I leave this to sink in for 30 to 60 minutes. I now move on to last steps. I spray once a again with the missha essence, then use the cosrx propolis serum, let that sink in. Then I use the snail mucin moisturiser. My final product varies between the cosrx ceramide cream or cerave night moisturiser. Writing this I’m realising I’m abit extra. I have suffered with cystic acne for years on my chin. I have scars and hyperpigmentation. I’m on week 16 of this routine and never miss a night. The products I use are perfect for me and I’ve never had an issue. I have seen a dramatic change in my skin. The first 6 weeks on differin I wanted to give up. My skin was a mess. Keep pushing through. If you want my morning routine I’m happy to share. I hope I’ve helped in anyway and I’m happy to support you anytime ❤️ xx
@@WhiteRabbit1313 thanks for ur reply. I have combi skin/oily/dry. My pm routine is my niacinamde,cerave moisturizer and retinol. I'm interested in kelly's am routine. Can u share ur AM routine?
@@bernaraganit8024 happy to tell you 😊. AM I wash with gentle cleanser and air dry. When slightly damp I use the I’m from rice toner let that soak. Then isintree green tea toner. Then the missha spray essence, twice letting each one nearly dry. Then I use tranexamic acids (face theory exoglow). Once that sinks in and my face is slightly damp I apply the purito centella sent free toner (the consistency is more then water but less then serum). Leave it a min then use the dear klairs fundamental water gel moisturiser. Then add sunscreen. Leave it 10 mins before doing makeup. It sounds like it takes a long time to do but in reality it’s pretty quick. I have combo skin but an oil slick t zone. My skin is very balanced now. Believe me, if I didn’t get results I’d be on to the next big thing. The toners can be swapped around to anyway your happy or find one you love and just use that 7 times or more or less it’s up to. I’ve just found this worked for me. Don’t you just love skin issues. I use to be envious of people with good skin but it something that barely crosses my mind now. I’m very passionate about good quality products and love to help in any way possible. Also Kelly’s content has helped me far more then anything else. How are you finding the retinol? If you have any tips for me I’d love to hear them ❤️ xx
@@WhiteRabbit1313 yes, how I wish I could go back the time when my skin doesn't have wrinkles but that's impossible coz I'm on my 60s but thanks to many products now and vloggers like kelly that introduces us to many good prod. Getting good skin is really a struggle 😆. Thanks again!
Hi kelly...I love your channel because is so interesting and accurated in explaining the products...here in Italy we are not able to have Curology..so I'm finding an antiaging (I mean wellaging😃😄)product to introduce in my skincare routine...but something suitable for very very sensitive skin...What do you think about TIAM VIT.A?
Hey Kelly! I was wondering if possible, if you will ever consider putting Krave beauty skincare products on your Amazon store? I honestly think it would be amazing due to me living in Australia since I cannot purchase any Krave products, thanks!
The rnw serum gas copper peptides as well. Are they compatible with tretinoin? I would also would like to know if the algae extract is safe for acne prone skin
Question I've just started with curology also myself but I have one question. Your routine has a lot of products. I just started my skin is freaking the f out I am following the instructions to stop using all of my other products. But is really sensitive I would like to use my toner can I use other soothing toners and serums with it? Did you at the beginning?
How often are you using it? I just got my first ever prescription and am trying to psych myself up to use it but I'm still wanting to exfoliate occasionally and use acids and I don't know how long it will be til my skin can tolerate those even if I'm not using tret every night
Not Tretinoin related but what ingredients or products are good to use with Vitamin C? Ive recently just started using one but not sure what products (besides sunscreen) i should use with it.
Very helpful! We have similar curology rx except I have clindamycin instead of niacinamide. Feeling dry and having the ugly peeling even with buffering and starting very slow
Tamanu oil was already ordered to add to my liquid gold . I also ordered prior the great barrier relief and thought well I can add that tamanu oil and not have purchuse the Krave. So guess I'm on the same page. Great teacher. I wasn't surprised on your choices of products except . Come on now. I know there's a Keep Calm Bamboo toner in there too. I Bought that 350 ml. Bottle.
I don’t think she uses the keep cool toner anymore after their terrible customer service following their sunscreen results and that they threatened to sue influencers 🤔
Do you use the Krave serum instead of her RNW? Do you think any good serum could replace the RNW? I hate to buy another serum..well love to but need to save money!!
I've been in tret for about a month and let me tell you its been trials and tribulations! My butterfly zone is RAW. Yes RAW. It's red, kind if swollen and itches. Sometimes it feels like my skin is crawling! My derm just said to keep layering with my moisturizer. I actually do the buffet zone like kelly says and don't apply tret there. Its starting to get better. But slowly. Any ideas/help anyone has would be gladly accepted and appreciated! ❤
Hi, I'm on my 3rd wk of Tret (but I used it for 6 months in 2018, had to stop, tried to get preggy etc). I use it 2x a week only and buffer with Cerave cream. I have combination-dehydrated skin and I live in a hot and humid country. I plan to continue 2x a week for a month, then try 3x a week next month. Side effects have so far been just dryness, no flaking, redness or peeling.
I recently ordered the RNW Ceramide Concentrate Serum 😂🙌🏼 Hope it helps with my dry, a bit tight skin and redness because of tretinoin and gets along with my acne!
Can I use tretinoin in the under eyes? I have horrible bags and I feel like my skin is thinner there. I am mid 30s, but eye bags are prominent due to untreated insomnia for years and years.
@@KellyDriscoll Great! I just bought La roche posay B5 baum and avene cicalfate because of your recommendation. My skin's so dry and sensitive so I'm trying them out. I'll try yes style next time. Thank you!💕
I also do your sandwich method for toner and also sandwich method for tretinoin (e.g. moisturizer before and after tretinoin). I am also planning to switch to Cerave moisturizer after i finish my Benton snail bee lotion. Thanks for a very informative video. Stay safe and God bless.
I thought I had sensitive skin but I’ve been on 0.05 with no issues except some dryness, it’s weird, maybe cause I was on accutane a year ago so my skin was used to it. I did get an allergic reaction from using pure tamanu oil, I was fine with the krave barrier relief so it was so strange
I must have some seriously resilient skin. As long as I buffer with my moisturizer on my neck and under eye/crows feet area first I can apply my tretinoin 0.025% cream with absolutely no problems what so ever. I avoid the eye lid area though. Every time I try even with a buffer they freak the hell out. Lol
@RJ there’s scientific evidence that shows that Parabens are absorbed into the bloodstream and tissues. Also they are hormonal distruptors and even when they are used in cosmetics in “safe” concentrations they accumulate in your body over the time. Also there are studies that have found Parabens in cancer tumors when they perform the autopsy. So, regardless the “safe” amount used, I don’t take a chance... If you think carefully, there should be a good reason for a lot of companies that are not using Parabens anymore and others like CeraVe are reformulating to remove them.
@RJ First, I don’t eat apples! Second, if you want, you can use all the Parabens you want and believe what do you want. If they aren’t so harmful, why they are regulated to be used in less 0.4% per formulation. I’m a scientist, so I also decide what info I trust. Go ahead with Parabens, that’s your problem. I don’t use them, period.
Parabens are known to cause skin irritation at higher concentrations that’s why the percentage of it is so low in products. At their current concentration they are still effective at inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth so there really is no reason to use a higher percentage. Just because something is found in cancer tissues doesn’t mean that it’s the definitive cause. 99% of people in America have parabens in their bodies, but they don’t all develop cancer. Why? Because it’s usually a multi factorial disease that develops due to overlapping idiopathic causes. A small amount of people may be triggered by parabens and develop cancer due to their genetics, but the majority do not.
Adapalene is similar, but it works more to slow hyperkeratinization of the pores so it works better for acne vs. other benefits of tretinoin. It's better suited to skin that is easily irritated, and it's a bit less fussy.
Yesterday I signed up for Curology based on your recommendation from this video. Sadly I was prescribed a formulation that does not contain any tretinoin. Rather I received a formulation of clindamycin 1%, azelaic acid 4% and niacinamide 4% all of which doesn’t require a prescription. I requested0.04% to 0.07% tretinoin in my profile. I’m so disappointed with the experience as I thought I’d receive prescription grade products rather than stuff I can get OTC.
That is very odd. When I applied for my Curology in the States I had to send pictures and they hooked me up with their online dermatologist and I got my prescription relatively quick. I think there’s some places in Europe and England that don’t have Tret so could that be it? If you’re in the States I’d call there one 800-number and figure out what the Hecks going on. Most of their prescriptions come with the tret, Niacinamide and one or two other things depending on your issues. Good luck to you.
I like to use my tretinoin on a dry face. So I apply it first after cleansing then I wait 10 to 15 mins before I proceed with the rest of my routine. I only use it 2 to 3 times a week. I made a big mistake of using tretinoin every night. And girl.... My skin got irritated. My face would sting whenever I put anything even just water.
Omg I just started my curology and I have been doing every night!!! I was using OTC retinol for a few months every night so I assumed it was the same! So glad I just saw this so maybe I can try and slow down! Ty!
Kelly check your hydration levels please! I’ve been noticing in your last videos your hair looks like it’s lacking a lot of hydration, maybe it’s a good chance to also try some Korean hair products to review, I don’t know if they’re as good as the skincare though.
I'm consistently confused as to why you don't have a million+ subscribers. Your videos/recommendations have not only saved my skin, but made it better than its ever been before in my life, tbh. Almost all my products have either been introduced to me by you, or have had to been reviewed favorably by you before I purchased it. Thank you so much for posting such regularly high quality content
Can you pls recommend me something which works on dark spots??
Fyi, according to research, whatever percentage you choose to go for in regards to retinoids, reaches a plauteau after a year. One study showed no significant difference between 0.025% and 0.1% tretinoin after 48 weeks, besides the severity of irritation. Meaning you can still get all the benefits using smaller doses still. Hope this helps.
This is apparently only with regards to anti aging as opposed to the anti acne use of tretinoin
Oh I just took my sleeping pill 20 mintues ago and I’m struggling just to write this while crosseyed. I’m just going to watch this in the morning when I wake up.
I jut wanted to tell you that it has really helped with some of your issues 👌🏻.
Stay safe and sane ❤️💋
Ahh sleep well, be here when you wake! ❤
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Congrats on 40k! Wow 1 year of tret journey, time flies so fast :D
Then its like almost two years that I started following your content 😯
Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for all your support!! Sending love your way! ❤❤❤
So glad that you’re one year in! I originally used it to help with my moderate/severe acne, which was mostly gone around 2 months ago. Now when I use it I mostly reap the benefits of how nice it makes my skin look in the morning.
The results are seriously addictive, love that glow in the AM! 😍
Every time I see u growing , I feel so proud of u... Been following u since u had just started 😃
Thank you so much for all your support! ❤
@@KellyDriscoll ms. Kelly, do u hav a link on ur first video?
You look great. Your skin always looks so plump. I always get so excited when you upload.
I started tret 0.025 one month ago. I use two times a week. I have noticed my skin is more plump and smooth. I do have hormonal acne, but it's clearing up. I do get black heads on my nose, and I have noticed less black heads. I have noticed my face is more sensitive to the sun. It's barely starting to get hot here in NorCal, and I noticed I can't let the sun hit my face for more than 15 mintues or else I start feeling hot. I am reapplying sunscreen. This is just one month of using tret, and I can't wait for my yearly update.
Oooo such good results already!! The sun sensitivity is real!! I do find it gets better over time though, just keep up with the sunscreen and hats! ❤
"Don't be a percentage queen!"
Me gaspings as I clutch my crown and my dry peeling flaking skin bc I started out on 0.06%. 👸😂
cicaplast baume is the bomb. I just started on 0.05% tret this month and have had no issues so far, fingers crossed
I actually recently downgraded my tretinoin in my Curology blend so I can use it more nights per week. I'm just super sensitive! I love that the providers listen to your concerns.
That flexibility is what makes me love curology!
I'm a teen, but I've struggled with acne and hyperpigmentation. I find that I get the best results when I space out my Curology treatment throughout the week (probably like 2-3x a week). After I cleanse my skin, I apply it directly to my face that I patted dry with my hands, apply eye cream, wait a few minutes, then go over my face with the Sioris Time Is Running Out mist. I find that I get the best results the closer the layer of the active is to my skin. In the morning after, I just massage with a creamy cleanser and wash, then go over with my regular toner, essence/serum, a lightweight cream, and a slightly creamier moisturizer! :))
Loved your back to back evening/morning routines - it’s so helpful to see what steps work well together. Interesting to see you using a lot of western products at night now!
I started my tret journey with Curology thanks to you. It’s only been a month and I started at the lowest percentage. My skin got a bit irritated at first but I followed all your tips from previous tret videos and my skin is now tolerating a nightly application. I might upgrade in the next couple of months. So far so good 🥰
Such a bless to have you uploading another video.. thank you 🌹😍
Especially when it's about tretinoin and the ugly side effects..
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Just so you know, your channel is about to blow up... get ready!! ☺️😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎✨
On month 2 of tretinoin. Purchased a tester size of the laniege skin cream. I can almost hear my skin say ‘ahhhh’ when I put it on. Will purchase the full size bottle. Using a variety of products recommended from some of your other videos helped get my skin into a really good state, so I’ve had a relatively smooth transition into using tretinoin. The only hick up being when I went to tackle my upper lip hair. The skin being much more delicate.. let’s just say a layer of skin came away on both sides of my lip, now dealing with the scarring. Never been so happy to have a mask to hide behind. Thank you for another great video!!
I'm so happy to hear it's been pretty smooth! Cream skin has been on heavy rotation for me this winter too, seriously relieves dryness like no other. YIKES on your lip, hoping for a swift healing! 💖
Oh hey! Congrats on 40k! 🥳 I saved this video to watch as I did my own tret routine ☺️ I’ve only been on tret since October, but I’m so happy I started. I started with just tret and niacinamide but my next bottle will also have azelaic acid, so I hope that will help with a bit of redness and minor breakouts. I’ve been using the same eye cream from FAB because I don’t want to risk it with tret around my eyes, but I want those benefits in the eye area! I really liked it, but I used it up and have a few others to get through before repurchasing.
I cleanse with the Optimal results hydrating cleanser from Paula’s choice, then Bioeffect EGF essence and retinol eye product, right now it’s the eye serum from Dr Dennis Gross, then the omega complex serum from Paula’s choice, then tret and a ceramide cream. Next morning I just rinse with water, Purito Centella toner, eye cream with Vit C, Purito Centella serum, Klairs soothing serum, a serum from a danish brand that contains Niacinamide and ceramides and then a peptide moisturizer and sunscreen.
Hey Kelly! This was a great routine. To answer your question, I've just 'upgraded' to a retinal 3x a week after finishing up my Cerave resurfacing retinol serum. It was a great start for well-aging but I wanted to gently kick things up a notch. Entirely too early to tell if things are changing but I've fallen in love with deeply hydrating nighttime routines. Finally waking up without dry cheeks and temples.
That's so great you found the balance! It's really half the battle! ❤
Hi Kelly I've been using tretinoin for about 18 months (I used retinols for a year before that) and am happy at the 0.05% strength. I have very dry, rosacea and eczema prone skin, plus I'm 49 and post menopausal. My skin has also thickened/strengthened/firmed with the tretinoin. That strengthening has helped my rosacea a lot, but it isn't without the occasional difficulty. If i'm in a flare I have to miss it out until my skin has healed. Around my eyes and my neck/chest I use a retinaldehyde (geek and gorgeous 0.05%), as neither area will tolerate tretinoin. I have always buffered it with a light layer of moisturiser and still had excellent results. I use the soon jung toner, the cosrx dual chamber snail essence, a ceramide serum from Superdrug mixed with a facial oil and a light layer of the first aid beauty ultra repair cream. Allow to absorb for 20 - 30 minutes, then follow with the retinoids inc tretinoin and a final layer of a thick emollient cream (currently the Altruist). In the morning I use a similar routine initially, but swap the ceramide serum for an azelaic acid serum, then the FAB moisturiser and sunscreen. I use an eye cream morning and night also. It took a long time and a lot of patience, to acclimate my hypersensitive skin to retinoids. The results have been worth the struggle though. It's a marathon - not a sprint. it's not a quick fix or a miracle, but it does yield results with time and consistancy. Best wishes.
Thanks for this Lorraine,i too suffer rosacea and use tretonoin so this was really helpful for me...🙂
OMG you are glowing 🥰 and i have a question: doesnt applying tamanu oil before, decrease the absorption of sunscreen?
Yes it does
Why is that? 🤯
but you don't need to absorb it (?) because it's not an active it's just protecting on the surface, just make sure it covers your face very well
You dont need to absorb sunscreen for it to protect your skin. If that were the case mineral sunscreen would be ineffective.
I had to repeat some parts of the video because i was sooo distracted by your beautiful eye look!! 😍 omg thank you so much for sharing your tretinoin journey with us 🥺💛
Thanks for the video, Kelly. Super helpful! You’re always my go to for Kbeauty and it’s great to know what I can safely use with tret.
posting the ingredients are a nice touch
Yesss been waiting for your thoughts on the Isntree sunscreen😍 i’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and i absolutely love it! The glow it gives is amazing🥰
"Aladdin is my favorite movie"
Thank you so so much! I can't believe it😭😭😭😭✨
Yay, congrats!! You're so welcome! Thank you for verifying, I'll send your info over to Isntree right now! ❤
@@KellyDriscoll I still can't believe it, I never win anything 😭😭😭 I've been so busy I forgot to check the results, thank you very much! ✨🥺
Hi Kelly, I just signed up for Curology and used your name and TH-cam channel as my referral. It was very easy app to use and take my photos to upload to my health care provider at Curology . I think your skin looks great and very glowy. I use the same sunscreen as you. Also yesterday I received my Stradia Liquid Gold and the Fortify oil drops to mix in. Can’t wait to get started. This video helped me A-lot. 💚💚💚
Very interesting video! I'm mostly concerned for the fine lines around my eyes but I'm so scared of the irritation and dryness 😭 I want to try the Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair and I know it's gentle but still lol. Thanks for your update, Kelly!
Gotta do what you feel comfortable with and listen to your skin!
I started using the Olay Retinol 24 eye cream and it's been lovely! I was skeptical at first, but it is very effective - the retinol is also encapsulated and works over 24 hours so it's less irritating. I use full strength tretinoin on my face, but I haven't found a way to use any prescription tretinoin around my eyes without irritation. I'm really pleased with the Olay being very effective, but also very gentle. If you don't end up loving the Neutrogena, it's worth a shot, easy to find at the drugstore.
@@genevieveve Thank you so much!!
As for the skin feeling thicker, it is! : D Tretinoin compresses the stratum corneum (some people believe it thins the skin, but it doesn't, only compresses the very outer layer) and thickens the layers underneath. And as other commenters have mentioned, the results plateau no matter what percentage you use. You can get the same benefits no matter the percentage and you may think you are not getting benefits anymore, but keep it up and thank yourself in 20 years, LOLLL, you'll realize you have been getting all the benefits when you are the only one carded at the bar with your coworkers (and they're all in their mid 20s and you are in your mid 40s).However, DO NOT EVER GO ONE DAY WITHOUT SUNSCREEN!! If you watch this channel you already know this, but if you don't wear sunscreen it doesn't matter what you do for your skin care routine, you might as well do nothing cuz not wearing sunscreen just destroys and reverses any work you put into your skin.
This video came at the perfect time! I’m just wrapping up on my first month of tretinoin (after studying all of your tips first 😅). I’ll definitely be incorporating some of these tips into my routine too!
While watching your routines I thought: my skin couldn't absorb so many product layers, they all would be dripping off :D In the morning I just use a serum and an SPF (instead of moisturizer :)) Since retinoic acid is heavily restricted in EU, I'm a year in using various retinols (Medik8, Inkeylist, Shani Darden). I've never experienced any irritation, so I'm also planning on upping the game and trying products with retinaldehyde.
You might like to look into Geek&Gorgeous. They are in Europe and have good and affordable Retinaldehyde.
@@irrglaube Yeah, I saw that they have retinal. Will probably buy it after I finish my current retinol.
Just FYI, Curology has .005 percent. I actually started with that and am now .009 percent. So they may have added these lower strengths since you started.
“Aladdin is my favorite movie"
Oh my gosh thanks so much for this!!!
Congrats!!! I'm sending your info to Isntree now, excited to hear how you like the products! ❤
@@KellyDriscoll can’t wait to try them out! 🥰
Love this! When you mix your tret with your moisturizer, are you applying to wet or dry skin?
I have definitely noticed you’ve been glowing more this past year! meanwhile my face is still peeling a year later... no glow 😆
I don't know how often you apply it but that should not be happening after a year of use. Have you mentioned that to you doctor? You don't want to have your skin in a constant state of irritation and inflammation. Some people can only use tretinoin once a week, some cannot tolerate it at all. My skin is super sensitive to essential oils but I've only had a bit of stinging sensation when I started my tretinoin (every 2nd night), and just for about 2 weeks. Other than that - no peeling, no irritation. I was on it daily after a month.
Hi Kelly! Another super video!! My question is, do you also use your tret on you chest area? I keep hearing that we should extend our face regimen to our chest area and indeed I want to avoid those wrinkles (I'm a side sleeper so I'm scared for future me xD).
You can, some people get really bad irritation/peeling on their neck and chest (I personally don't) so it's a YMMV proceed with caution kind of thing. You could also try a OTC retinol cream or even eye cream since they tend to be a little gentler than tret.
@@KellyDriscoll I personally find The Inkey List Retinol serum quite gentle for the neck and decollete. :)
Been binging your videos for a while now. I now find myself typing up the name of a product I'm interested in buying and your name to see what you uave to say about it. So, yes. You're great. 💚
Yay, thank you, really happy I can help! ❤
Thanksss for giving such detailed information, I’m also on my journey of Tretinoin for 3 months now, and I do see a huge difference on my skin.
By the way, I really wanna recommend the Sioris Deep In A Barrier cream. It has tamanu oil in it and it’s quite a thick cream. Please definitely let us know if you’ve tried it!
Love you!
i've recently joined the tret squad! also loving the missha artemisia and stratia liquid gold for tret nights - seriously some of the best recommendations i've found thru your channel. for me, the best way to make tret less irritating is to apply it like 10 mins after i wash my face, wait like 30-60 min and then continue on with the rest of my routine. for some reason my face hates the moisturer sandwich lol. ❤️ i'd love to know what are your makeup prep steps and foundation/bb/cc creams youve used with tret face, i can't seem to find anything that doesn't look like a dry flaky mess even though my face started out smooth and not flaky =/
Thank you for so much this detailed information. Your skin looks great!
Your skin looks fabulous and now has me considering adding tret to my routine this year! Thanks so much Kelly for the insight and beautiful content always
Is the RNW serum The only serum that works before your Curology or is there a type that I might already have or is basically any serum OK to use? Lots of questions because I also use Benzamycin gel twice a day before I apply my Curology and I need those two to work to keep my acne at bay even at my mature age
But if you put so many layers on before you put your Retin A, how well is it going to penetrate your skin?
any product that you put on will penetrate the skin unless it's a super rich petroleum jelly product, if you layer products before it can be beneficial if you have sensitive skin because the Retin A will slowly penetrate it causing less irritation :)
This has really helped. I will start to lay on my products now and hopefully won’t get as much drying or peeling.
Thankyou for this wonderful information Kelly!! 🙂
I’m 8 week in on differin. I use it nightly and wait and hour to apply Korean skin care and always end on cosrx circa barrier relief. In the morning I do the Korean 7 step routine. I’m seeing results so I think it’s working. I hope your well Kelly xxx
May I know the 7 korean steps ur doing. I'm using retinol.
@@bernaraganit8024 sure, happy to tell you. I have changed it slightly.
I wear lots of make up so my night time routine is: I use an oil (purito) to gently melt down my make up.
I then use a wash off gentle cleanser (heimish all green clean).
I never use a towel, I let my face air dry but leave it a little damp.
I use the I’m From rice toner, a few drops in the palm of my hand and pat it on my face. I repeat once more and leave so it’s almost dry. Then I use Missha time revolution essence (spay bottle). I spritz all over face, leave to nearly dry and repeat again. Once nearly dry I use 4 pumps of the Cosrx snail mucin essence. I then go on my phone or watch tv for half an hour (no less) I wait until my face is fully dried and given time for the first lots of products to sink in. Now I use my differin, I leave this to sink in for 30 to 60 minutes. I now move on to last steps. I spray once a again with the missha essence, then use the cosrx propolis serum, let that sink in. Then I use the snail mucin moisturiser. My final product varies between the cosrx ceramide cream or cerave night moisturiser.
Writing this I’m realising I’m abit extra. I have suffered with cystic acne for years on my chin. I have scars and hyperpigmentation. I’m on week 16 of this routine and never miss a night. The products I use are perfect for me and I’ve never had an issue. I have seen a dramatic change in my skin. The first 6 weeks on differin I wanted to give up. My skin was a mess. Keep pushing through.
If you want my morning routine I’m happy to share. I hope I’ve helped in anyway and I’m happy to support you anytime ❤️ xx
@@WhiteRabbit1313 thanks for ur reply. I have combi skin/oily/dry. My pm routine is my niacinamde,cerave moisturizer and retinol. I'm interested in kelly's am routine. Can u share ur AM routine?
@@bernaraganit8024 happy to tell you 😊.
AM I wash with gentle cleanser and air dry. When slightly damp I use the I’m from rice toner let that soak. Then isintree green tea toner. Then the missha spray essence, twice letting each one nearly dry. Then I use tranexamic acids (face theory exoglow). Once that sinks in and my face is slightly damp I apply the purito centella sent free toner (the consistency is more then water but less then serum). Leave it a min then use the dear klairs fundamental water gel moisturiser. Then add sunscreen. Leave it 10 mins before doing makeup. It sounds like it takes a long time to do but in reality it’s pretty quick. I have combo skin but an oil slick t zone. My skin is very balanced now. Believe me, if I didn’t get results I’d be on to the next big thing. The toners can be swapped around to anyway your happy or find one you love and just use that 7 times or more or less it’s up to. I’ve just found this worked for me. Don’t you just love skin issues. I use to be envious of people with good skin but it something that barely crosses my mind now. I’m very passionate about good quality products and love to help in any way possible. Also Kelly’s content has helped me far more then anything else. How are you finding the retinol? If you have any tips for me I’d love to hear them ❤️ xx
@@WhiteRabbit1313 yes, how I wish I could go back the time when my skin doesn't have wrinkles but that's impossible coz I'm on my 60s but thanks to many products now and vloggers like kelly that introduces us to many good prod. Getting good skin is really a struggle 😆. Thanks again!
Big fan Kelly, thanks for these tips. Xoxo
Hi kelly...I love your channel because is so interesting and accurated in explaining the products...here in Italy we are not able to have Curology..so I'm finding an antiaging (I mean wellaging😃😄)product to introduce in my skincare routine...but something suitable for very very sensitive skin...What do you think about TIAM VIT.A?
Hey Kelly! I was wondering if possible, if you will ever consider putting Krave beauty skincare products on your Amazon store? I honestly think it would be amazing due to me living in Australia since I cannot purchase any Krave products, thanks!
Hi, maybe it’s a bit late now, but Krave is available through Lila Beauty in Australia. Style vana too, but it’s even more expensive there.
The rnw serum gas copper peptides as well. Are they compatible with tretinoin? I would also would like to know if the algae extract is safe for acne prone skin
Question I've just started with curology also myself but I have one question. Your routine has a lot of products. I just started my skin is freaking the f out I am following the instructions to stop using all of my other products. But is really sensitive I would like to use my toner can I use other soothing toners and serums with it? Did you at the beginning?
Absolutely love your videos. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Thank you! Sending you love! ❤
How often are you using it? I just got my first ever prescription and am trying to psych myself up to use it but I'm still wanting to exfoliate occasionally and use acids and I don't know how long it will be til my skin can tolerate those even if I'm not using tret every night
Not Tretinoin related but what ingredients or products are good to use with Vitamin C? Ive recently just started using one but not sure what products (besides sunscreen) i should use with it.
Love the routine your skin looks very good. I want to try the instree hylauronic SPF.
Hey Kelly! What are your thoughts on the shampoo bars from Ethique?
Very helpful! We have similar curology rx except I have clindamycin instead of niacinamide. Feeling dry and having the ugly peeling even with buffering and starting very slow
When did she put the actual tretinoin on? After cleansing? After toning? After moisturizer?
18:31 it goes on before, during or after moisturizer
What other ceramide prod can u recommend in alternative for RNW. Iam using retinol.and a moisturizer for combi /oily T-zone/dry skin.
Do you still like the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream? I noticed you removed it from your tret routine.
Hey kelly, I find it difficult to find azelaic acid products in my country. Is there any substitute for it? Can tamanu oil sub for it?
Tamanu oil was already ordered to add to my liquid gold . I also ordered prior the great barrier relief and thought well I can add that tamanu oil and not have purchuse the Krave. So guess I'm on the same page. Great teacher. I wasn't surprised on your choices of products except . Come on now. I know there's a Keep Calm Bamboo toner in there too. I Bought that 350 ml. Bottle.
I don’t think she uses the keep cool toner anymore after their terrible customer service following their sunscreen results and that they threatened to sue influencers 🤔
Do you use the Krave serum instead of her RNW? Do you think any good serum could replace the RNW? I hate to buy another serum..well love to but need to save money!!
Hi! Have you noticed volume loss/fatt loss in your cheeks/around the eyes area after you began to use tretinoin?
I've been in tret for about a month and let me tell you its been trials and tribulations! My butterfly zone is RAW. Yes RAW. It's red, kind if swollen and itches. Sometimes it feels like my skin is crawling! My derm just said to keep layering with my moisturizer. I actually do the buffet zone like kelly says and don't apply tret there. Its starting to get better. But slowly. Any ideas/help anyone has would be gladly accepted and appreciated! ❤
Hi, I'm on my 3rd wk of Tret (but I used it for 6 months in 2018, had to stop, tried to get preggy etc). I use it 2x a week only and buffer with Cerave cream. I have combination-dehydrated skin and I live in a hot and humid country. I plan to continue 2x a week for a month, then try 3x a week next month. Side effects have so far been just dryness, no flaking, redness or peeling.
I recently ordered the RNW Ceramide Concentrate Serum 😂🙌🏼
Hope it helps with my dry, a bit tight skin and redness because of tretinoin and gets along with my acne!
I'm so excited for you, let me know what you think when you get it! 😍
@@KellyDriscoll I will! And sadly it seems like this serum isn't very popular? The ingredients are so good and it's really affordable!
Very nicely done. Thanks for this.
Can I use tretinoin in the under eyes? I have horrible bags and I feel like my skin is thinner there. I am mid 30s, but eye bags are prominent due to untreated insomnia for years and years.
I'd suggest using a retinol eye cream instead, they're formulated to be tolerated by the delicate eye area.
@@KellyDriscoll Thank you, Kelly.
Did you use tretinoin under your eyes as well?
Hi, do you recommend yes style for skincare products? Is it a legit seller?
Yes it's the main place I shop for K-beauty since 2012!
@@KellyDriscoll Great! I just bought La roche posay B5 baum and avene cicalfate because of your recommendation. My skin's so dry and sensitive so I'm trying them out. I'll try yes style next time. Thank you!💕
I also do your sandwich method for toner and also sandwich method for tretinoin (e.g. moisturizer before and after tretinoin). I am also planning to switch to Cerave moisturizer after i finish my Benton snail bee lotion. Thanks for a very informative video. Stay safe and God bless.
Do u have tret routine during summer?
Thanks for this video, it was really helpful for me because I think the same techniques can apply to using my Epiduo
Yes, glad this can help! ❤
I love sandwiching tretinoin between essence and algenist soothing calming cream.
I feel like Niod LVCE would be perfect for kelly
Question please...What would be a few alternatives to the Make P:rem Relief Me Essence Toner??? Anyone can help please..
did u start tret for acne?
Oils should be worn as a last step. Creams don’t get absorbed if you put oil first.
Did you notice your moles faded or disappeared after using tretinoin?
I thought I had sensitive skin but I’ve been on 0.05 with no issues except some dryness, it’s weird, maybe cause I was on accutane a year ago so my skin was used to it. I did get an allergic reaction from using pure tamanu oil, I was fine with the krave barrier relief so it was so strange
I must have some seriously resilient skin. As long as I buffer with my moisturizer on my neck and under eye/crows feet area first I can apply my tretinoin 0.025% cream with absolutely no problems what so ever. I avoid the eye lid area though. Every time I try even with a buffer they freak the hell out. Lol
I will like to try the Stratia Liquid Gold but it has Parabens, so that’s a big downside for me!
@RJ there’s scientific evidence that shows that Parabens are absorbed into the bloodstream and tissues. Also they are hormonal distruptors and even when they are used in cosmetics in “safe” concentrations they accumulate in your body over the time. Also there are studies that have found Parabens in cancer tumors when they perform the autopsy. So, regardless the “safe” amount used, I don’t take a chance... If you think carefully, there should be a good reason for a lot of companies that are not using Parabens anymore and others like CeraVe are reformulating to remove them.
@RJ First, I don’t eat apples! Second, if you want, you can use all the Parabens you want and believe what do you want. If they aren’t so harmful, why they are regulated to be used in less 0.4% per formulation. I’m a scientist, so I also decide what info I trust. Go ahead with Parabens, that’s your problem. I don’t use them, period.
@RJ 110% truth. Fear-mongering and relying on flawed studies.
Parabens are known to cause skin irritation at higher concentrations that’s why the percentage of it is so low in products. At their current concentration they are still effective at inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth so there really is no reason to use a higher percentage. Just because something is found in cancer tissues doesn’t mean that it’s the definitive cause. 99% of people in America have parabens in their bodies, but they don’t all develop cancer. Why? Because it’s usually a multi factorial disease that develops due to overlapping idiopathic causes. A small amount of people may be triggered by parabens and develop cancer due to their genetics, but the majority do not.
My doctor put me on adapalene cream, but I dont know the differences with the one you use..
Adapalene is similar, but it works more to slow hyperkeratinization of the pores so it works better for acne vs. other benefits of tretinoin. It's better suited to skin that is easily irritated, and it's a bit less fussy.
After how many months did u see the diference?
Hey Kelly have you experienced skin peeling? How do you get rid of it? 😂
try the bonjour propolis energy toner!!!
Yesterday I signed up for Curology based on your recommendation from this video. Sadly I was prescribed a formulation that does not contain any tretinoin. Rather I received a formulation of clindamycin 1%, azelaic acid 4% and niacinamide 4% all of which doesn’t require a prescription. I requested0.04% to 0.07% tretinoin in my profile. I’m so disappointed with the experience as I thought I’d receive prescription grade products rather than stuff I can get OTC.
That is very odd. When I applied for my Curology in the States I had to send pictures and they hooked me up with their online dermatologist and I got my prescription relatively quick. I think there’s some places in Europe and England that don’t have Tret so could that be it? If you’re in the States I’d call there one 800-number and figure out what the Hecks going on. Most of their prescriptions come with the tret, Niacinamide and one or two other things depending on your issues. Good luck to you.
You can message your provider and specifically let them know that you want tretinoin in your formula.
I like to use my tretinoin on a dry face. So I apply it first after cleansing then I wait 10 to 15 mins before I proceed with the rest of my routine. I only use it 2 to 3 times a week. I made a big mistake of using tretinoin every night. And girl.... My skin got irritated. My face would sting whenever I put anything even just water.
Omg I just started my curology and I have been doing every night!!! I was using OTC retinol for a few months every night so I assumed it was the same! So glad I just saw this so maybe I can try and slow down! Ty!
@@ashleyst.andrew3136 I used differin gel every night for 2 years and I thought I was prepared for tretinoin. But no, tretinoin is way too strong.
what hair removal method do you use on tret? nothing works for me without freaking my skin out
Shaving works best. Never wax.
Try threading
Kelly check your hydration levels please! I’ve been noticing in your last videos your hair looks like it’s lacking a lot of hydration, maybe it’s a good chance to also try some Korean hair products to review, I don’t know if they’re as good as the skincare though.
i just bought .05% in Tijuana no prescription lol
Do you tret every night?
No, 3x a week!
@@KellyDriscoll did you initially start at 3x a week, or did you start at once a week and then moved up from there?
I want to like tamanu oil but it broke me out 😢
Me too! And I don’t think I have sensitive skin either
Your voice sounds haltingly or stammering, are you ok?
In the beginning I thought you have medical perception tretinoin haha
I think Curolody is medical grade and by prescription.
@@britnysnyder4991 ah okay thanks. I didn’t know about that. Interesting concept. So did her dermatologist or regular doctor prescribe it to her?
Great advice!