Adapalene vs Tretinoin - Which Is The Best ANTI-ACNE and ANTI-AGING Ingredient?
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00:00 - Intro to Tretinoin vs Adapalene
00:43 - Tretinoin vs Adapalene
03:33 - What Products have Tretinoin vs Adapalene
06:00 - Which is right for you, Tretinoin vs Adapalene?
08:04 - Final Thoughts on Tretinoin vs Adapalene
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I just ordered the Dermatica. I haven't had great luck with Retinols, so I'm excited to try their custom blends!
I'm not from the USA, 500$ for tretinoin without insurance, OMG. I get it for around 10$, from different labs and concentrations, without insurance and without prescription
I KNOW RIGHT
in south korea it needs prescription but it costs like 50~60 USD
In my country ,it barely costs 2 dollars ,even in my currency it it cheap
I got an Adapalene prescription yesterday by my dermatologist and went to the pharmacy right away and I actually paid NOTHING, my health insurance pays for that… $500 is just insane
@@mcchilde2903 where do u live? It costs 6 dollars in my country (Dominican Republic), no prescription required
I wondering about this topic for a while now. Thank you for this video. I personally believe that adaplene being active in nature might help with fine lines and wrinkles. I use both. When my skin becomes sensitive from tret I switch to adaplene.
I'm using adapalene for over a month now and it really helped with acne. I also am prone to having 11's and I see a difference in protecting from those wrinkles as well.
THANK YOU for this video! I've been wanting to try tretinoin for years, but I dont have insurance, so it's out of my price range. I'm going to look into Dermatica.
And thank you for disclosing the sponsor at the jump. I think of you as very honest youtuber, but in the past, the sponsorships of your videos (or parts of them) have often not been super clear; I appreciate you mentioning the sponsorship right at the start! Please continue to do that.
Hi Cassandra, firstly thank you for your educated and straightforward content! You got me through an adult acne+dry skin crisis (and I’ve never had acne before!!!!!!). It’s gotten to a point that I wouldn’t buy a product if you haven’t reviewed it. Whilst on it, could you please look into Skin+Me as it seems a very promising and considerate brand. Thank you and can’t thank you enough for what you have done for me already! ❤
Cassandra you're becoming my favorite youtuber EVER! So professional and knowledgeable. Thank you so so so so much! I want to start to take care of my face, and I have followed some of your videos. Thanks so much for sharing this with us! love from Colombia
Agreed. Loving the knowledge
I've used retinol of some sort for 12 years, and am now using a combination of adapalene and retinol. I don't have acne, but wanted to up my retinol since my skin has always tolerated it well. My insurance has changed though and I think it's time to get a dermatologist and see about a prescription tritinoin.
Adapelene does work for aging skin. Problem is that some people still do not use sunscreen with retinoids especially when they have mild side effects. Ive used Tret, Adapalene, and Tazarotene and all 3 given me good skin. Tazarotene was the BEST.
I use adapalene with benzoyl peroxide and it’s honestly made my cystic and inflammatory acne virtually dissipate. I use it at night, and vitamin C/azelaic acid during the day and spf too!
how do you use it? please help me
OMG Cassandra you read my mind! I’ve been wondering if I should switch to adapalene since it’s so cold out and tretinoin could be dehydrating me.
Great video!! Love all your content!
I’ve been using the Naked & Thriving resurfacing serum, but Im thinking of adding Differin or Trentinoin to my routine - I’m wondering if it’s okay to use them, and just alternate nights?
I really like the serum but also want to use the trentinoin for aging. I’d love to know your thoughts!
Thanx Cassandra, I do use Dermatica prescribed tretinoin in sandwich technique and it works.
I've been using OTC adapalene for years and it has helped to clear up my acne. Have never experienced any sensitivity or irritation
I was literally thinking about this today. The fact that you post a video about it this very night convinces me that you are a mind-reading vampire 🧛♀️
Hi Cassandra! I love your content and all the videos you create. Can you please make a video about tazarotene? I feel like not alot of people are talking about this prescription and only mention tret.
Omg I remember you long time ago when I was younger - well my acne is back full fledge even worse !!! And here I am! I see your skin looks AMAZING
I recently switched from retinol to adapalene and was blown away by how much better my skin is responding to it! I mostly get hormonal breakouts but I noticed that every time I used the retinol products (as I tested several that have been recommended here trying to find what works best for me) a red patch would flare up on my cheek. That patch isn’t irritated by the adapalene. I think I may have developed rosacea, so also thank you for talking about rosacea on your channel. I have some more products I want to try after I give myself some more time to fully adjust to the adapalene. I can use it every other day with no problems, so I’m gonna try every day soon. My pores seem smaller and my skin is consistently smoother overall. Plus less redness! You have also helped me help my pre-teen, and I’m so thankful she doesn’t have to experience acne the way I did. She is using adapalene, too! I learned how to create two different skin care routines to treat different concerns and needs, love you Cassandra💛💛
Would Spironolactone help?
Same with me
In India, tretinoin is for just INR 170 bucks and prescription is mandatory. My dermat suggested benzoyl peroxide creamy wash followed by clindamycin in the day time and soframycin mixed with tretinoin 0.05% in the night time only on active acne areas. It just becomes flaky if i start using this routine for more than a week, however it really dries out active acne. I use this solid routine when my skin goes crazy. Otherwise I would only use salicylic acid based cleanser followed by olay retinol moisturizer in the night time and call it a day 😛
Using a retinol product with otc adapalene always seems to do the trick for my acne. I soooooo want to try tretinoin for my body acne and scars.
I'm just coming up to the end of three months on Treclin Gel (combo of both the antibiotic clindamycin and tretinoin) - it has cleared up the cystic acne spots I used to get on my chin all the time. I'm just about to be moved over to Differin as a maintenance treatment essentially to help deal with some of the dark marks left behind and just to ensure that everything really is cleared up. I've been told to go on this for at least a month but it will be a 3-month prescription amount. My skin did slightly struggle with the Treclin at first - irritation, dry skin, etc. and my skin went a bit oily again as I had to come off the products I already had in my routine such as niacinamide that had really helped with oiliness up to that point. Hopefully Differin will finish everything off and in a few months I won't need anything. I have been told the acne could come back over time, so will watch out for that and go back on prescription if needed!
Tretinoin for me, took months and months of usage before I noticed a difference. But dang I’m so happy I was patient and stuck with it because my skin has never been better!!
How many months exactly?? I'm starting week 3, and my breakouts are so much worse, no irritation, though...
@@lauraruiz7237 honestly it probably took me a solid 6-8 months of consistent use for my purging to clear and to see benefits. It doesn’t always take that long, my skin was just extremely sensitive at first so I had to start really slow with it. Stick with it and use barrier nourishing ingredients!
@@lauraruiz7237 i'm using it for almost 8-9 months and the results are much more visibly. It takes a Lot to get the results we want
I used adapalene 0.1% for almost a decade and just recently switched to Tret 0.025% and noticed a HUGE difference in my pores in just one use. I could tell a difference in my skin. Tret is superior!
@@AFlowerBlooming I am not commenting on wrinkles or acne but the pores on my cheeks were visibly smaller the next day after using tret. I am a large pore, oily skinned girl. I have been using tret now for months and can say that it has helped my skin more than 10 years of adapalene.
Have been on adapelen for over 1yr, my acne has visibly reduced but my texture hasn't and I'm thinking of switching to tret and see how well it works for me
@@gennypromzy594 go on tret!! Literally will give you glass skin if you use it properly. Just like she said adapalene is acne focused if you want to get baby smooth skin tret will do it
Hello, was it tret cream or gel that you switched to? I'm so nervous that some of the base ingredients in the tret cream will clog my pores.
@@Juliet42110 I use the cream version. I have oily, acne prone, and dermatitis prone skin and the cream doesn't clog pores or aggravate my skin. The gel would be too drying for sure.
I started with retinols. Then advanced to adapelene and used that for a while. Recently started rx tret and I’m tolerating it well with mild issues, only slight dryness at the corners of my mouth and nose. I think the initial retinol and adapalene helped prep me? 🤷🏻♀️👍🏻
I’m in Canada and I would get two tubes of tret for $50 without insurance. I now have work benefits and pay nothing. I love this stuff and I’m trying to get my Mom to try it! Thinking I’ll buy her the AF Adapalene to start. Only $30 Canadian for 45g is a great deal!
Love whenever she upload new content! ❤
I have tried adapalene , then currently trying tretninoin 0.5. The adapalene/differin brand, I definitely agree it was a slow process and mostly target my acne. My other concern then was scarring. I had scars that did not seem to go away. So I decided to try tretinoin. Currently in the process of retinization so am resting from it and other actives. Hoping that it could target and lighten my scars especially the old ones
I don’t have acne, but melasma and ageing. Am using SPF50 broad spectrum sunscreen every day, several times a day. Also using a tretinoin mixture since July. From April to late July used good OTC retinol products. Still use retinols occasionally. One of my prescriptions has hydroquinone, and right now I’m taking a 2-month break from that formula. Thank you for your videos, @CassandraBankson!
Hi! How is it after 3 months with tret?
@@chikihc hi, I definitely feel the exfoliating and sensitizing effect of tret. as my skin the next fews days become itchy and has some peeling. In my case, I only had a minor purging effect. It helps in lightening my scars. The key is to get a good moisturizer (apply it first before tret) Definitely get the 0.25 dose if you are just starting
@@chibialien57 Thank you for the reply! I guess i'll try switching to tret after my adapalene runs out. Thanks!
@@chibialien57 how's the results so far?
I've been using Adapalene for about 6 months with really great results, though I do want to ease in to Tret at some point. My main attraction to both is the evidence behind possible skin cancer prevention by forcing skin cell turnover in actinic keritosis lesions. I'm hoping that with all the other benefits, it'll have a long term benefit of preventing skin cancers that my mother unfortunately deals with. Of course along with religious use of SPF.
wait, so does retinoids cause cancer?💀
I can’t explain how much acne has affected my mental health. I’m in middle school, and female going through puberty, and I get to deal with the “beauty” standards. I struggle with facial acne, and Keratosis Polaris (KP) on my cheeks, arms, and thighs. There are nights when I will look in the mirror and immediately start crying because I hate my skin so much. I’ll skip school on my skin’s worst days because I just can’t deal with it. And my mom knows I struggle with my self image, and when she sees me breaking down I’m just told “nobody cares, it’s normal, nobody is gonna notice they’re not that close to see.” I’ve recently started seeing a dermatologist, and she prescribed me Tretinoin a few months ago. I kid you not, she simply told me “Use this on your face, just a pea sized amount on your problem areas.” Just that, nothing else. I went home that day not knowing anything about this product. I wish I did research, but I used it every night and within a few days I saw my skin barrier damaged, red, irritated, and peeling. I immediately quit thinking “oh well. Maybe it just doesn’t work for me.” Since then, I’ve picked it back up and done my research! (This video, along with many others) I’m restarting my journey, and now understand “the purge.” Currently on week 2, so im not that far in but I can see my skin start to purge. Wouldn’t be where I am without content creators like Cass!!
I use adapalene - which anti aging ingredients play well with it? When I uses an anti aging serum after adapalene my skin burned and I had to stop.
Although not having acne is great I'd like to prevent aging too! Thank you for reading! ❤️
I use tretinoin and a topical antibiotic and I noticed a BIG improvement in acne but it’s been years and I still get flaky and dry when I use it. Especially in the winter! The skin care telehealth place (Hers skincare) didn’t tell me about sandwiching so I’ll try that!
add a moisturizer on your routine
Hi Cassandra 👋 I love your videos 🎉 can i ask if i can use a Benzoyl Peroxide face wash on the nights i use adapalene? Smene said they cancel each other out? I'd LOVE your advice!! 🙏 ❤😅
How does Tazaortene compare to Tret? Thanks for making this video!
I've used tretinoin for about 6 month now and I've noticed a big difference in both pigmentation and scaring. My skintone is so much more even and a lot smoother now. The breakouts have also been reduced and heal faster. Downsides are that sometimes my skin gets flaky but that is easily fixed with a foreo typ tool.
Does tretinoin darken skin?
@@thanos1764 for me it doesn't and I'm normally very pale
@@thanos1764No. It doesn't. The only thing you need to keep in mind while using tret is always put a spf cream because tret can make your skin prone to sun burn.
@sofiaolteanu do we have to apply moisturiser before/after tretinoin?
@@vasubhutani368 I apply moisturizer after tret. I get too dry otherwise
I actually use Tretinoin on my chin area and Adapoline on my forehead. I’ve also heard the opposite with tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide and it works well for me but it took a few month of building up to it
Adapalene targets 2 retinoid receptors: RAR-β and RAR-γ. Tretinoine targets 3: RAR-α, RAR-β and RAR-γ. We have 6 in total (add also the RXR- α, β γ). So it depends on each person. Maybe my problem is on RAR-α so adapalene won' t be my cuppa in this case. It' s just about finding out wich retinoid fits better for us. Actually, it' s not far from finding the perfect pair of jeans: they must be perfect on waist, hips, booty, legs...
Good to know!
Check new retinoid trifarotene, brand name Aklief. Says it target only RARy receptors, which causes acne in order to get less unnecessary irritation, which comes from RARb receptors.
Which receptor that refers anti-aging? There so much academic things about those, my purpose to use retinoid is to be anti-aging, but I was too scared of tretinoine, Adapalene 0.3 only has a few researchs on its anti-aging aspects
Which receptor that refers anti-aging?
Adapalene dried my skin horrendously, whereas tretinoin changed my skin. I already got good results with 0.1 retinal, but I wanted to go up a notch, so I switched first to adapalene and then to tretinoin. I am now on 0.05 but I still sandwich, otherwise I get flaky like a croc, not like with adapalene though. My main concern at 37 are wrinkles and fine lines but I had acne flairs up due to hormonal changes. My skin is still evolving and for me, my most sensitive skin is on the chin, I can barely put any product on there, whereas I can indulge freely on my periorbital area. I definitely recommend sandwiching otherwise my skin seems like I have never touched a glass of water in years
I’ve been using adapalene for close to three months now, and at first the irritation was really bad. I’m glad I stuck with it since it really has cleared up some of the stubborn blemishes I had. I think it’s helped a bit with my forehead wrinkle fine lines. I’m really happy that the brand AcneFree is cruelty free. I did have to switch to a moisturizer without any actives because it burned when used after the adaplene and previously I hadn’t dealt with much skin sensitivity. Also had to drop my salicylic acid face cleansers because they burned when using adapalene also so I have not used any benzo peroxide products since starting adapalene. So idk who can layer multiple products because I can’t.
I use EpiDuo, and I can't use other actives with it. Sometimes I can get away with using the Versed 2% salicylic acid spray on my face and back, but I can't use it daily or my skin gets way too sensitive. Even my Paula's choice cleanser feels a little irritating with EpiDuo. I'd love to try tret, but I worry it would be even worse sense my skin is so sensitive with EpiDuo.
Hi, the same here. I've been using adapalene for almost a month. My skin has been through a lot - acids, retinoids but never been sensitive. Now, almost everything burns on my skin when I put it, even on my eyes, I don't know why... However, adapalene really works, my skin is a lot better.
@@hex.goddess your skin barrier is damaged! you specifically may need to apply every two days. or use moisturizer underneath. not a normal response after you’ve been using it that long.
WEAR SUNSCREEN. NON NEGOTIABLE. GO BUY SOME. WEAR IT DAILY. I DONT CARE.
u can pair benzoyl peroxide and adapalene together, its more effective
I use Agency tretinoin. It is also prescribed by a provider on line like Dermatica. I've been using for over 6 months and I'm noticing an improvement in my aging skin. It is a slow process. Deeper lines need more than tretinoin.
ive used both. differin gave me the best skin ive ever had - spot free, glowy after 6 7 months ( along with antibiotics for 3 months). i decided to move onto tret, the purging after just 1 use. continued at its worst for 6 months. its calmed down and gotten better, but almost a year in im still experiencing new spots every week, and flaking. ill give it 1 to 5 more months and then ill jump onto roaccutane. after that course ill jump back onto differin, looks like tret isnt doing much for me.
Same here, I kept still breaking out on tret agreeing using for 6mos +, Not sure why…. going to try adapalene
Some people don’t see results from tret until 1-2 years in. I would say don’t give up on it and keep going.
I noticed a massive difference on tretanoin 0.025 but then I went up to 0.05 and it was a bit much.. also started to get bad spots and eczema reaction which I didn’t realise was caused by vaping. At the time I thought it was my treatment so I switched to adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide which really did not work for me. It was so irritating and didn’t notice really any improvement. Went back to 0.025% tret and azalaic acid and stopped vaping. Slowly seeing some improvement again!
I just got on the tretinoin. So far, so good 👍
Tret worked for my whiteheads but honestly I still get a cyst or two on my chin now and then. I’ve been using .025 cream since august and just worked up to once a day use. Can’t take spiro because side effects and don’t want accutane. Chin is my main problem area with some congestion on my forehead, but I haven’t tried tret up there yet. My cheeks are clear so I’d never want to mess with that /:
I guess I am one of the odd ones: tretinoin? All good. No stinging or retinization. I can even use it on my neck, décolletage, and under my eyes. Adapaline was a disaster for me. Itchy all over and hot red blotches on my cheeks. I found out during the panini (with all that mask-wearing irritation) that I have rosacea but I've always had normal to dry and sensitive skin.
Almost a year ago now, back in December/January, I was using the Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid Emulsion serum but it broke me out off and on over the course of 4 months of use. I think it didn't fully absorb into my skin and would clog my pores that way, but at the same time it hydrated my skin. It wasn't serious break outs, just a few pimples here and there. Lately I've been using the Inkey List's Mandelic Acid treatment and that helps more than anything else I've used, it's wild how quickly I've seen a change in acne pigmentation, and it doesn't break me out!
U using mandelic acid serum or peels
How much percent mandelic acid
Im using ordinary rerinol and still would get pimples here and there.. its probably because formulation is shitty. Im trying not using it for a week and use adapelen for my mild acne and perhaps acne scarring. If it doesnt help, i have my eucerin ready helped me alot.
@@sudhirchandra9790 On the Inkey List’s website it says the mandelic acid treatment is a serum with 10% mandelic acid and 0.1% retinol. I don’t use peels, just serums and moisturizers. Hope this helps :)
@@lotuscabrio2937 It probably is due to the formulation, I agree. Good luck though! Acne sucks, so I hope you find what works for you :)
@@kyrar.j.4856 thank u. I was still having pinples so im thinking of gping adapalene but in afraid of purging since it will be summer
Tretinoin worked very well for me in the beginning. I had the clearest and most beautiful skin I ever had. But then I moved lately to a tropical country, super hot, super humid and the nightmare began. My skin became such an oily mess, with new breakouts every day. I started Epiduo two days ago and hope it will do the work...
Just forget ur face and do not touch it or looking to the merror alot this is how the product u use will work ♥️🤣,if this shits irritated u ,look for pruducts that has thyme and rosemarie extracts there is medical studies that shows it works good as retinols in fighting acnes, i live in place that has shit water and shit weather and i used korean products thats has thyme and rosemarie extarct it cleared my skin and made is so soft i only have dark spots now im healing it, to keep my my skin clear i uses aha bha pha products that has thyme and rosemari extarct twice week and the rest days hydratings products
Epiduo is my holy grail. I have been using it since my teens and my skin is incredibly glowy, shiny, and smooth, so I cannot recommend it enough. I used to combine it with Actine Cleansing Gel, which worked perfectly for a few years, but then my skin got more sensitive, and now I use Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion.
@@gv5884how long have you been using Epidue? I've been using it a year and worked great but my doctor wants to change to adapalene only. I guess to get off of the BP
I started using tretinoin 35 years ago when you were instructed it couldn't be used with an occlusive barrier. I vividly recall my face being the color of a stop sign then cracking, scabbing and flaking for 4 months until my skin got used to the pea- sized drop of torture. For me the price is less expensive than it was 35 years ago. I pay $40 out of pocket for a generic brand and it lasts me 4 months.
What's the generic brand you use?
Does it expire?
@@olga_b344Yes, typically at least one year from the date I pick it up at the pharmacy.
I’ve been using tretinoin with azelaic acid by Dermatica for almost 2 years now. It completely changed my skin. It’s incredible.
What does azelaic acid do?
I’ve used both differin and tret. I started with tret through the dermatologist. I used both the cream and gel versions of tret. The cream made me SO oily. We worked up to the max dose but I still wasn’t seeing the results we wanted and it did not play well with my eczema even at max slugging. He wanted me to go back on differin at night instead since it is milder but I’ve been apprehensive because of how retinoids have not played nice with my eczema in the past. I also usually once a year have to go through a course of antibiotics because my skin gets so bad. Best thing I’ve used is spiro but the diuretic side effect forced me to stop using it due to health issues 😢 I do use clindamycin every morning though, also from my derm.
Could you do a video on clindamycin? I can’t seem to find one from you. I’ve seen studies that say long term use just makes your skin immune to it so it doesn’t actually work anymore.
So interesting! My sister and I both tried adapalene and it was awful for both of us! It made our skin feel dry, tight, and irritated and my skin would not stop flaking. (My skin also hates salicylic acid, so 🤷🏼♀️). Tretinoin has worked significantly better for me! It's been helping the acne and I've had no irritation at all. I did start by layering on top of my moisturizer but now I can put it underneath no problem.
which hydrating lotion do you use ?❤
@@Moninature During the winter I was using a Shea Moisture moisturizer (I can't remember which one but they're all pretty similar) and for spring/summer I'm using the CosRx Rice Sleeping Pack.
@@eliciacheney84 does tretinoin darken skin?
@@thanos1764 I'm not a dermatologist so I'm not an expert but my understanding is that it wouldn't darken skin and can help even out skin tone. I think the one exception is if it really irritates your skin, it would make inflammation worse and your skin could seem darker from the increased blood flood to the inflamed areas. That's why I started off slow and buffered it with my moisturizer at first.
I was waiting for this!
I've tried differin and it is definitely more gentle as you say as I didn't experience any side effects but I decided to ask my doctor for treninoin gel because my insurance covers it 100% so I wouldn't have to pay out of pocket but I've experienced both redness and flaky skin. Luckily my skin has gotten used to it now so I look normal.
AM: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Toner
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid
CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen if sunny
PM: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Toner
The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
Treninoin Gel 0.01%
Seems to work for me really well ☺️
You need to use sunscreen always esp using these products not just if it's sunny.
@@nohandle474 funny I saw this comment on the first day I've worn sunscreen all winter. I go by the UV index and it went into the yellow but more of my consideration for wearing it centers on spending sufficient hours outdoors as it's a nice day and the weekend we will probably go for a long walk. While there certainly is no penalty to wearing sunscreen on green UV index days for me as an office worker who spends 98% of my time indoors I don't find it necessary. For the same reason I don't wear a sun hat indoors because it's silly. 😊
“sunscreen if sunny”
bruh moment
What type of skin do you have? Dry, oily, combination? Thank you!
Hi Cass, I regularly use tretinoin 0;025% at night, very well tolerated. Now I want to use at day the wishtrend mandelic acid water at day. Is it necessary or not? I love mandelic acid… thanks!
I wanted glass skin for the longest time and nothing worked. Until i found out that my skin LOVES hyaluronic acid and tretinoin. Using cosrx hylaronic power hydro essence and tretinoin with the ordinary(night) ascorboc acid 8%(morning) and coxir egf peptide cream (night) with bioderma atoderm cream(slugging for whenever i needed) CHANGED MY SKIN and I'm so thankful for these lovely peoducts!!❤❤❤❤
Have you got Tretinoin by a doctor's prescription?
I've been using the dermalogica clearing retinol oil that is a retinol ester I think, I'm getting ready to go up a step and Differin is what I'm planning on. I might keep using the clearing oil during the week and just add Differin once a week. I don't want to give up my oil based Salicylic acid product!
Wasting ur time
I still have more questions about these. Like product combo's and order of use. As well as use with topical clinda.
Thank you for such an informative video! Currently on month 3 of Treclin (1% clindamycin, 0.025% tretinoin) and really struggling. Went from moderate to severe acne. I use it every 3 nights, sandwich method with hydrating products. The purging of painful, deep cysts just doesn't seem to come to an end. I feel like giving up 😭 When or how do you know that a product so highly recommended might not be the one for you?
I would say that 3 months is the moment you should start seeing results. To avoid missing out on something potentially great, I would stick to it for 1-2 months more, if you can tolerate. Best to talk to your derm oc, maybe ask them if you can go every 4 or 5 nights?
I’ve been using adapelene for the past year and it’s been okay at controlling my acne along with oral spironolactone. I’ve tried tretinoin at it’s lowest percentage but at a certain point it made my skin look like it had a plastic film over it. I want to try tretinoin again for anti-aging purposes but I’m scared of causing a purge or set back.
very unlikely you would have a purge since you’ve been using adapalene for so long
Yessss! I totally get what you mean about plastic film. My skin was clear but it was shiny, not oily but shiny and I did not like the way it looked. You’re the first person I’ve seen with the same experience
All vitamin a derivatives are advertised as anti-aging in the beauty industry. I don't see why adapelene would function differently and think it's safe to assume it's an anti-aging rock star. I put mine on top if the ordinary's copper peptides and they're the best the acne + graceful aging duo I've found. (Because unfortunately I need both.)
I have oily sensitive skin with open pores. What should i go for? Adap or tret? I have started using salicylic acid foaming face wash as suggested by doctor
I started .025% Tretinoin around Thanksgiving. Started out every 4 days, then 3 and now I'm going to every other night. I use a moisturizer on top after letting it soak in for 15 minutes. Going well so far. Just some flakey skin. Nothing crazy.
I started with a tretinoin gel 0.025 % combined with an antibiotic. I tolerate it very well if I am not too careless with other actives. Spot wise, my face is fine now, but it wasn't keratolytic enough for me at the time. Also, I didn't want to continue with antibiotics. So, my derm gave me differin (all retinoids are prescription in Germany) claiming it was stronger than my tret product. Didn't see a difference with it. Now I have the new retinoid, trifaroten. Strangely enough, it is more irritating for me than tretinoin. But, by now I found a way to make it work for me.
Do you have any info on the anti aging effects of trifaroten, yet? I am thinking about asking for a (stronger) tret cream next time, to target both my acne issue and fine lines and wrinkles.
So...is Cassandra recommending Dermatica now instead of Agency?
I've been using 0.05 tretinoin for almost a year now. And i absolutely love it.
I’ve been using that percentage for a month! I had some dryness and flaking in the first week but now . My breakouts have subsided, but do you think I could still purge?
Is there a way to purchase it without a prescription here in the U.S.?
I couldn’t use tret until I switched to Altreno. It’s so much more gentle and isn’t nearly as drying. Spent years trying to make curology work and wasted so much money and time.
I've been on Epiduo for 3 months now. It has made my very oily skin and riddled with acne, better. But now it's so flakey and dry.
Also, my dermatologist said that I shouldn't use vitamin C during the day, is that right ? I've always thought it's preferable to be used during daytime.
They also recommended I start using an Azelac serum which costs A lot. I wanna know if there's something I can use instead of that or should I call them and tell them to change the prescription. I don't know
I used diffren for one year straight. First it was doing magic for my skin even though I never suffered with hard acne or any other chronic issue with my skin but I still wanted it to look more even. But after one year I felt like diffren stopped working as well as it used to. So I switched to tretinoin without any prescription. I did my research as I always do and got 0.1% gel and started using it every two days. However, although my skin is not sensitive at all. I did experience extreme peeling and pain the first two weeks so I gave my skin a little break. But I can already tell that my skin is so much more clear, even and smooth.
Tretinoin without a prescription??? That’s really risky. Just saying.
@@MarianDouglasUngaro hey dear thank you for reading my comment. Yes I'm aware it's risky but I did a lot of research and I pretty much have been experimenting with skincare since I first started. I know my skin well enough to feel comfortable using potent ingredients with caution of course. However I never recommend to anyone else to use these products. I just share my experience.
What brand of Tretinoin are you using?
I just thought how prisoners would be the BEST test subjects due to limited sun exposure, and similar diets! I appreciate their work 🤗
Unfortunately when I asked my dermatologist to start me on Tretinoin, I was sad to find out that it was nonformulary under my insurance. Rx Adapalene has thankfully been working wonders on my skin!
I’m sorry that sucks that your insurance doesn’t cover Trentonoin. I’ve also been using Adapalene and I like it a lot, but it’s just not doing enough for my body acne so I’m hoping I’ll someday be able to get Trentinoin for my body acne
Different Gel is over the counter
@@t.t.816 if you have family members from countries were you don’t need a prescription you should ask them to bring you some. I always get my family members from Mexico to bring me some when they come on their yearly visits. Plus it’s cheaper!!! I always pay about $20- $30 dollars depending on what pharmacy they get if from, I actually have never payed 30, closest was $27. Anyways hope this helps!
@@t.t.816 the gel is. Vehicle matters!
Try Good Rx!
I tried curology and it worked WONDERS on my skin I had the most beautiful skin and then the pandemic hit I stopped using it for some reason and I started breaking out my skin just keeps getting worse I tried adáptale for a year and I felt like it made my skin worse bc I kept purging for the entire time, I stopped using it and my skin cleared out 😅 so I’m DESPERATE I’m currently on the caudalie Vinopure line hoping it helps
Have been using Tret 0.1% for several years now and it really improved my acne at first. As the years have gone by it seems Tret is no longer working for me... would switching to Adapalene work or be effective if you have already been on Tret?
It’s only $1 here in egypt ! And I’m
Canadian so I bring it home with me after my visit haha
My insurance doesn't cover the dermatologist unless it's for cancer screenings so tretinoin isn't an option and I am on a very limited income. I don't have acne but I'm in my early 30s and starting to see a lot of lines around my eyes. I would love to know if you think trying adapalene is worth it or what you'd recommend for the best results.
I’ve used tretinoin before. It did work but never gave me super smooth skin. It’s only been two weeks with differin and my skin is glowing. I think it was may gentle and suits my skin better.
Hi doc, can i use nivea soft before applying adapalene?
I used retirides coz I'm in Europe right now. It's a game changer at least for me
Do you know if it helps with blackheads and open pores?
I thought that Tazorac was the strongest RX retinoid. Please let me know if I am wrong
I started using Kiehl’s retinol without irritation at all. Slowly titrated up to cerave resurfacing retinol for 3 months, and currently I’m using tretinoin 0.5%
pinoy to panigurado
I started using AF brand adapalene gel at age 42½ after asking my dermatologist for a Rx for tretinoin and she wouldn't give me one because I "didn't need it". (That was a supreme bummer because I had uneven texture, enlarged pores, find lines, a growing forehead wrinkle and naturally really poor skin cellular turnover). I was looking for something to minimize wrinkles and signs of aging that was more potent than the OTC stuff i had been using for 3 years.
My doctor told me that adapalene gel was just as effective for anti aging, that it was cheap, and could be purchased OTC. I've been using it (along with a plethora of other anti-aging and skin resurfacing products like lactic acid) for 1 ½ years now and I can say it has definitely helped smooth my fine lines around my eyes, my 11's and my forehead. I'm 44½ years old now, and my skin does look improved, but I know in my heart that Tretinoin would be much more effective at reducing my fine lines and wrinkles.
I just wish I could get a prescription for it. :(
Try asking your family physician for a script for Tret. That’s where I got mine.
I don’t have acne, but melasma and ageing. Am using SPF50 broad spectrum sunscreen every day, several times a day. Also using a tretinoin mixture since July. From April to late July used good OTC retinol products. Still use retinols occasionally. One of my prescriptions has hydroquinone, and right now I’m taking a 2-month break from that formula. Thank you for your videos, @CassandraBankson!
Perfect timing
Hey Cassandra, I just ordered my first tretinoin from NURX. I’M IN MY 60S AND I ACTUALLY HAVE PRETTY GOOD SKIN. I DO HAVE SOME HYPER PIGMENTATION FROM SUN DAMAGE
I’m a little nervous that my skin might have a reaction so I’m wondering how to apply this cream to work my way up to normal usage. Do I cut it with another face cream do I spread it thinner, do I add water? Any tips would be greatly appreciated
Did u need a prescription? And did it help your wrinkles? Im trying to get tetrinoin without a prescription
My dermatologist doesnt wanna bump me up to tretinoin .05 so im using my tretinoin .025 with adapalene at the same time together to see if it works any faster. (My skin is very resistant to any irritation so i know that my skin can handle a stronger tretinoin)
Im currently on adapalene while waiting for my 30 day period to get on accutane!
Which is best for oily skin and active black heeds on nose?
My experience with the vitamin A family was strange but amazing. I tried adapalene twice (during the years 2018 and 2022).
In the first attempt, the result was very terrible, redness, dryness, irritated skin, and angry acne, (I was using it very wrongly), then I stopped using it, and in 2022, I decided to try it again, the result was amazing,
With a sunscreen suitable for my skin, a moisturizer suitable for my skin, an excellent cleanser, and a lot of understanding of my skin, I was able to get the results very impressive, thank you Cassandra for the helpful content
I've been using differin gel for 1.5 years i still break up sometimes but main problem is my chin not so textured when i touch it however some lightings make it looks worse so should i started to use tretinoin for more visible results?
I've used adapalene since June, and I haven't seen a huge difference. I still have hormonal breakouts predominantly on my chin and dark hyperpigmentation afterward. When I was on the regular birth control pill, my skin was so beautiful. Now, I'm only eligible for the progesterone only pill, and it definitely doesn't have those helpful side effects. I have taken a few photos to track my progress, and the marks do seem to be fading somewhat quickly. I'm hoping that sticking to the plan will pay off, I'm 40 and tired of constantly having deep dark PIH spots. 😭
Ask your derm about oral spironolactone. It helps with HORMONAL acne.
Tretinoin in Thailand is very cheap compared to the US, without insurance. I just got my Tretinoin 0.05% 10g. last week and it cost me less than 5 bucks. Also, no prescription needed.
I wanted to love Tret so bad but Tret didn’t love me.
I gave it 8 months looking and feeling a fool and as sooooon as I switched back to Differin I saw immediate improvement like literally overnight, I’m never straying again 😂
Can I use panoxyl face wash and then tretinoin cream?
Can i use adapalene gel even if i Never used a retinoid before or should i start with something more gentle Like retinol...? I'm verry confused About this
When I first started tret I wasn't seeing any results within couple of weeky so my "pea size amount" grew to more like bean on steroids size amount. Of course it damaged my skin barrier, made me flake and almost like I've aged a decade. So couple of months of skin rehab later here we go again, this time slowly and patiently (!) 😂
So you forced a possible allergy on yourself because your skin was tolerating it well? 🤦♀️
I don’t think it will actually age you, it might just irritate the skin to the point where it does more harm then good in the short term, and you’ll be wasting a ton of it
Did this reversed with time ? Did you manage to get your skin back?
Will using adapelene make your skin be used to tretinoin if you switch?
Does a tube of adapalene u buy at walgreens expire and would that expiry be listed on the box?
Differn 0.1% adapalene was great for my wrinkles and kept my skin healthy, but wasn't enough for my acne. So I switch to Tretinoin 0.01% and again not strong enough. Then to Vitamin A, 0.05%. I really don't like the formula, how dying it is and my pores look bigger than ever. I think I'm going to switch back to adapalene 0.3%.
My skin didn't tolerate Adapalene 0.1 it was irritating drying i even had swollen eyelids after on application with the sandwich method.
In the other hand Tret was gentil but no results at all after four months oh a daily application.
I've been using cerave retinol for a while, since i don't have any acne problem so can i directly jump into the tretinoin or is it risky to use tretinoin before retinoid? Btw my age is 29
What about pure retinol? Can we get the same result as tretinoin if we use it long term?