Niacinamide or Retinol First?

Niacinamide serums, being lightweight, should be applied before the thicker-textured retinol products.

For an evening skincare routine:

Begin with a mild, non-exfoliating acid cleanser to cleanse the skin. Pat dry after.
Apply a hydrating toner if available; otherwise, skip this step.
Use 3-4 drops of niacinamide serum, avoiding eyelids and lips, and wait for 30-60 seconds.
Apply retinol next: use 3-4 drops for a serum or a pea-sized amount for gels/creams. Avoid sensitive areas like eyelids, corners of eyes, nose, and lips.
Optionally, if your skin feels dry, apply a bean-sized amount of moisturizer over the retinol. Ensure it's suitable for your skin type: use a gel for oily skin and a lotion or cream for dry skin.

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[Donna-unbu]

Thank you so much. I wrote this down. It's my new nighttime routine

[rohitsah]

Hello Ma’am! I'm 22 years old and have oily and sensitive skin. My complexion was clear before, but in the last six months, I've been dealing with skin issues. Every day, 1-2 pimples appear randomly on my face, such as on the forehead, cheek, and nose. Within a few days, they grow larger, burst, and leave dark spots and acne. Please help me by suggesting a skincare routine and recommending products to address this issue.

[JyotiK]

Hello ma'am, can i use Niacinamide serum then retinol and then a ceramide

[melisama]

Can you explain why no retinol on eyelids and lios and corners? Want to understand the reasoning. Ty

[MisiaczkaV]

Hi, thank you very much for this informations its really helpful! I have new serums and i wanted to ask you how should i use them :>
I have:
Vitamin C 3%
Niacynamid 10%
Collagen
Retinol 0, 2%
Cerve cleanser and lotion.
i was wondering how should i use them, all i know is that i should be using vit c in the morning ofc with sunscrean and retinol in the evening 1/2 a week and NEVER together. But what about niacynamid and collagen, how should i use them. Your help would mean a lot to me :>

[eliceeva]

Is this correct step in a daytime?

1st step - Niacinamide 10%
2nd step - retinol 0.3%
3rd step - sunscreen spf 50±

What about vit c serum?

[samanthaahsan]

Hello maam can I use Vit C(15% ethyl ascorbic acid), tranexamic acid(3%), alpha arbutin(2%), kojic acid(2%) together in The AM skincare routine?? I have melasma

If yes then what should be the correct order

[ajnumakeupartist]

Can i use niacinamide serum then vitamin c serum and then retinol moisturizer?? Please tell me

[JyotiK]

Hello ma'am, can i use a ceramide + hyaluronic acid based moisturizer after retinol?

[RobinJesba]

Hi Melissa I know this is random please help. I've used lip balm in the past which has totally damaged my lips. I've stopped using it. Currently I am just applying vasiline everyday 2 to 3 times. If I skip vasiline, my lips becomes dry and chapped. Can you please suggest a cure, this is really bothering as I don't see any improvement. Please help, Thanks

[pequod]

Is it advisable to use a salicylic acid-based cleanser in combination with these two serums? I have acne-prone skin that is also slightly dry.

[medgirl]

Can I use retinol alone without niacinamide or hyaluronic acid ? And the same question for mandalic acid please ?

[Live_in_the_sunshine]

I did this but when I apply my retinol it started to like peel (not sure if it was dead skin or the niacinamide) I did this 4 days ago and it didn’t happen. Why?

[atshanourin]

I'm using niacinamide and retinal serums together but I got pimples on my face what should I do?

[onlyscience]

Melissa, I don't know why, I can see the comments from two days ago which would mean that this video was posted at that time but it has come in my feed just around now, which is strange :( Anyway, I have a question about your facewash, I think I saw Beauty of Joseon, but I'm not sure. How do you like it?

[spvlxx]

Can I use Retinol, niacinamide, and salicylic acid from the ordinary ? All in serumf form.

[shaloshalomi]

Hi dr
Could you please suggest a good retinol?
I'm 23 and I have oily skin dr😢

[harshilmaheriya]

Can i use snail mucin essence instead of Toner?.

[thecheekymommy]

Hi please help

Can i use cosrx ahaa bha toner followed with ordinary niacinamide and minimalist granactive retinoid 2%

[JericoCariño-xk]

Nacinamide soap + retinol serum at night is ok dr?.