Best MOISTURIZERS TO USE WITH RETINOL| Dr Dray

Dermatologist Dr Dray on the best moisturizers to use with retinol. Moisturizers that you can use to reduce dryness and peeling with retinol.
0:00 Introduction
0:57 Why you need a moisturizer with retinol
1:41 How to use moisturizer with retinol
2:25 Ingredients to avoid with retinol
3:13 Cream versus lotion with retinol
3:29 Vanicream
3:50 CeraVe
5:11 Avene
5:39 La Roche Posay
7:38 Cetaphil
8:15 DML forte
8:54 QV
9:24 Tips for success with retinol
11:16 Outro
Vanicream moisturizing cream bit.ly/3bvi9Ps
Vanicream lotion bit.ly/3kvqDdz
CeraVe cream bit.ly/2vXHdPR
CeraVe skin renewing night cream bit.ly/35IT7tV
CeraVe PM facial lotion bit.ly/3cECmmR
Avene Xeracalm AD bit.ly/35ICCym
La Roche Posay lipikar AP balm bit.ly/3mb5bM8
Cetaphil redness bit.ly/2lpjnqy
DML forte bit.ly/2wRTcyO
QV cream amzn.to/2H4QviJ
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[@Opalescenttreeshark]

I love how you’re adding the time stamps in. It’s so helpful! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. It’s made my tretinoin journey so much easier

[@the6avefamily616]

She's amazing

[@spontaneouslycombust4992]

whats your skin type? and what moisturizer do you use after using tretinoin?

[@joycej9415]

Love them too! They make it easy for me to review the info again and decide what product to try next.

[@joycej9415]

@@spontaneouslycombust4992 I love the second Cerave that she mentions.

[@spontaneouslycombust4992]

@@joycej9415 thanks for your suggestion!!!

[@marlenarteaga2154]

Dr. Dray almost has 1 million subscribers! I still remember when she was first starting off! Congratulations

[@boricuamom87]

The lighting in your home looks so cozy.

[@francescadulash3511]

Delighted to see you use Australias QV brand. The chemists at Queen Victoria hospital made their first hand cream for their nurses over 100 years ago! They have a new range of ceramide products too!

[@smellycandy8054]

Love the brand,their QV light moisturising cream has ceramides, niacinamide and lactic acid

[@cspann33]

Your knowledge and suggestions are wonderful. I’ve been binge watching your videos and also buying most of the products you recommended and so far, I’m pleased.

[@juliettirina6829]

Dr.Dray you are the only professional I trust when it comes with skin care products. Thank you for your work!. ❤

[@DarkStudioAcademia]

I like the format for your videos. Straight to the point and you dont add a lot of dialogue about one product. thank you!

[@thlp6872]

Dr Dray. Your skin is gorgeous. I really appreciate these videos. It makes the process of understanding my skin and taking the best care of it that I can within my budget more doable 💜

[@gentlemenlypolaroids]

Absolutely the best timing ever as I was itching to try a new lotion to use with my retin-a!

[@gerrybaldeschwiler1362]

So thankful to actually have the time to share in-depth skin care information!!

[@wafa2241]

Your work is soo organised and clean and professional....i LOVEEEEEE it!!!!❤️💜😍

[@Pac157]

Thank you, you answered sooooo many questions for me. I have wasted so much money trying to find the right things. I takes so long to stop believing the claims in marketing for products. You are appreciated.

[@bmcdonald7303]

I needed this video as i have been trying to figure out a reputable retinoid product and still moisturize well. Thank you for all you do. You’ve saved me money and educated me.

[@kglynn5934]

I love the cerave renewing night cream! I've been using it with for a few weeks now and my sensitive skin tolerates it well.

[@lucvadeboncoeur358]

The way i was looking for this exact topic on what moisturizers go with retinol, and just knew dr. dray probably has a video on it. The queen of skincare

[@deauseinoski8680]

I love that she/ u are so on point with the real information I'll keep watching you

[@skyerae8772]

Thank you SO much for this video!! This has been my exact issue.. Finding a good moisturizer to pair.

[@marylawman8603]

Happy Monday, Dr Dray! Even though I don't use any type of retinol, I appreciate the moisturizer recommendations. Thank you! Hope you have a cozy evening!! 💖

[@jendickerson6530]

I didn't really pay attention to my skin until recently and thank you for educating us. I used to just put baby oil on my face. I'm sticking to CeraVe products and so far it's working well for me.

[@chachakitty6691]

I am quite impressed and happy with your product recommendations regarding my roceaca . Huge improvement and smoother, even toned skin. Kudos to you Doc!

[@susmithakatur7757]

Appreciate your concern in giving information so kind of you

[@dajanadedic5133]

Dr dray you are the best!! I’ve just started tretinoin and was hoping to find a video by you on this, so this video is perfectly timed, thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@mitkomitrevski]

Another super useful video, as always. I've been prescribed adapalene by my dorm and was given no instructions how to use it; that's how I discovered you 3 years ago and I still remain a loyal fan. Thanks for everything!

[@megsanders7336]

I was prescribed QV when I was having radiotherapy and can vouch for how soothing it is for painful, tight and damaged skin.

[@hot_ham_water_]

Ive taken a break from KZbin over the past year and found your channel again. I appreciate your calm confident energy, I always learn so much from you. Thank you

[@traceytrotter9934]

This video is so informative, Thank You Dr. Dray. I only use The Ordinary 2% but usually put my moisturizer on after. Thought the retinol should be put on directly because it is a mild formula. Good to know you can use it before. Going to try the Avene. Looks like a good product.

[@yesseniaalyousef4379]

Love love these videos about retinol! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@InfinityHealthPilates]

Love the Cerave Night Cream. Works great with my Retin A. I never have peeling.

[@no-gc6xd]

I love the anti aging benefits I have seen with my 0.035 tret Rx but my skin has been arguing with it for nearly 2 years. I finally now put Vanicream on my face 20 minutes before the tretinoin and it's made a huge difference to my tolerance and very little irritation.

[@renzcharlie07]

Top 10 sunscreens while using Retinol please

[@junebugs]

Hope she'll see this!!!! I would also like to know

[@postivevibes731]

yeeeees

[@candelight1060]

interesting!

[@anaclarafranco1988]

In my personal experience the mineral sunscreens are better than chemical ones, less chance of irritation or stinging

[@katgirlblue]

I'd like to know too, but usually her recommendations are too heavy for me. I do use Retin A every night and Blue Lizard Face SPF 30 every day. The SPF 50 in any brand is too heavy for me.

[@marcellabeatrixcorrea7147]

Hey Dr. Dray. Brazil loves your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the whole planet!

[@_CowboyLikeMe]

Dr. Dray, your skin looks so good! Thank you for the free knowledge and advice.

[@christiesachde3156]

I use the Vanicream Lotion ...I am very sensitive and this works great!

[@angelat.1979]

Hi Dr Dray, I had to come and post to say, thank you! I have been having problem skin and breakouts for a while, so I changed my skincare routine and added a retinol (CeraVe resurfacing serum.) I was having nice results as far as skin resurfacing, but breakouts were in fact getting worse. In this video you mentioned how salicylic acid can sometimes cause problems with retinol. A lightbulb went off for me. I was using a salicylic acid face cleaner! After watching your video I cut it out of my routine and in only a few days I have noticed my breakouts are already clearing up and im having less new ones. Thank you so much for the posting this! It has been a very frustrating situation, so this information was truly helpful and much appreciated!

[@helenheil]

Thank you for these suggestions, for listing the links & for noting the times on this video.

[@mayluu5072]

really helpful video. Thank you Dr. Dray. Would you consider doing a video on which facial spa treatments you would and would not recommend to the general public and why? For example, do you think going for regular chemical peels at a spa would help people with acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, etc.?

[@juleske5708]

I’m so happy 😀 I found this channel. Thank you 😊!

[@deftauntie7582]

Doc I started using retinol a few weeks ago since you helped me to alleviate my concerns about them. I’m starting off slowly 🤞 My first product was neutrogena frag-free repair cream and that paired well with cerave cream for my skin. After I finished both I’m now using la roche-posay eff gel and that’s been pairing well with cetaphil daily lotion ✌️

[@w.w.w.n]

Thanks so much for this! I use tretinion and have been wanting to have a safe but good moisturizer now the Dr Dray approved list is here. Before this I'm putting my bet on CeraVe sure it's on the list. Also have LRP Lipikar AP+M stand by, but it's even thicker then the CeraVe Renewing one, although both use shea butter.

[@terrishepherd3266]

I remember when u had less than 500 subscribers wow Over A MILLION!! You Go Girl!!!! If I’m Ever In TEXAS maybe I Can Get an Appointment. Thank You For all Your work and Sharing it With All of Us. I’m a CeraVe woman ALL THE WAY!!!! I also Love LaRouche Posey Vitamin B Balm!!!!

[@marinachumkibiswas9720]

I have started to use retinol the way you suggested doc... and zero irritation on my skin..❤❤

[@gameout300]

Thank you for the time spants! Super useful! Amazing video like always!

[@sharischmidt4712]

Once again great information and advice! Catching up with you Tuesday morning 😊🍁

[@margaretmacinnes1519]

Very helpful for dealing with a potentially complex issue. Thank You ♥️

[@sangyayogi6873]

Was waiting for this video. Thank you, Dr.Day! Can you recommend any spot treatment?

[@breana213800]

I really love the chapters tab in this video I watched the full thing but it was so great to go back and rewatch a certain topic I watched to review💛

[@sb2333]

🌷 Thanks Dr. Dray! Thanks for the great information and to go straight to the topic, saves one so much time in guessing and comparing products.

[@NiveTanu]

Just in time when I needed this the most ! Thank you ❤

[@naddyn685]

Lovely video thanks Dr Dray 🤩. It’s bonkers how you find time to create content daily on top of your job! Personally, I love Cerave night cream here in the UK and layer before using my retinol cream. A very good Monday! 🥳💕🇬🇧

[@imanimane252]

I can't imagine my life without Dr dray❤️

[@JG-bl7oj]

Thank you so much for your insight!!You are extremely thorough and trustworthy.

[@catherinekasiewicz8683]

Thank you! This is a great video. You always have great videos. I learn so much from your channel. 💕💕💖

[@superbizzy12345]

This video seriously came at just the right time -- as my face is stinging from applying my everyday moisturizer after just starting tret. Thanks so much for the info and recs Dr. Dray, you're the best.

[@Laminn206]

Andrea just passing by to say how are you doing?, I

[@hg5507]

Thank you so much Dr Dray! very informative and always helpful

[@pattysilva8933]

Love your videos💕 I have followed your recommendations and it has help my skin 💯%

[@me4162]

Thank you for giving us affordable options! I watch your videos so I can get the best products at the best prices :)

[@susanthompson23]

My derm unfortunately NEVER told me about healthy skin barrier. I suffered with acne, peeling skin...and the viscous cycle of thinking “drying out” my skin would stop the acne, then over moisturizing to combat the dryness. I’ve since then been using only CeraVe morning and night after cleansing...retin a before bed. Of course sunscreen after cera ve in the morning. My skin has never been better! Thank you Dr. Dray for sharing your knowledge......free!❤️😀

[@tin.sindiong]

I was literally planning on buying a new moisturizer tomorrow. Dr. Dray you read my mind.

[@laynaaa]

I'm glad you made this video dr Dray. I'm using tretinoin cream, I apply it before bed on moisturised skin (I have a bath/shower about 7-8pm, apply on my skincare, except tret, right after). I tolerate it very well, even at the beginning I had very minimal side effects. But I keep seeing on instagram (from some dermatologists, other experts, not random people) that applying tretinoin on top of moisturiser can affect absorption (active vit A won't reach deep into the skin, occlusives and emollients are to blame) so basically you waste most of the product🤷‍♀️. I cannot apply tret on dry skin, 30 min after washing my face, my skin will feel like Sahara desert😩 (plus I love my toners, essences, serums etc. I have plenty of those😬)

[@robinabner3118]

My oily acne prone skin has actually paid off for me in late middle age. I've used RetinA most my adult life and now I use adapeline. I use the thick CereVe on top of it and my skin is better than ever. Of course I don't smoke and have always used sunscreen. All these things help in the aging process.

[@lynnshasta3901]

hi! what is the thick cerave? the cream or the one thats clear like Vaseline? thank you!

[@Hivdghn]

@@lynnshasta3901 cream

[@MountainsnVallies]

@@lynnshasta3901 the thicker cream is a night time renew cream, made with shey butter. Here it’s purple and white where as the reg moisturizer is blue and white/label

[@oakyafterbirth2801]

*shea

[@juliec4750]

Thank you for letting us know what NOT to combine. I will be looking through your videos to find more of that. There are so many ingredients to consider that it’s hard to know what’s okay, especially if you’re new to retinol products.

[@lynnharris6877]

Looking back and found this super video from the vault.

[@peony70]

Great topic, Dr Dray helpful as always!

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Thanks Dr. Dray! I needed this! Have a great week!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching!

[@dominiquevas9798]

As far as the order of moisturizer / serum, are you referring specifically to the full force retinol or would you also apply, say, the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol serum after applying moisturizer and letting it absorb?

[@BrittanyStav]

I have been using retinol before my moisturizer but I will try it the other way around. Using the ordinary but almost finished and then I have the versed one with bakuchiol. Very excited to try that one out next 😀

[@taracole6152]

Excellent advice as always. Your skin is looking amazing by the way Dr Dray XX

[@haleymaynor4974]

Hi Dr. Dray. Just wanted to give a big thank you for all your hard work and FREE information you share with all your viewers. I personally see a dermatologist in my area but I feel as if you are also my personal Doc lol. You have the most informative videos of any that I watch (and I watch ALOT, skin care ENTHUSIAST would be a weak term lol). Keep up the hard work! With love from NC

[@fatimachaudhry9615]

I loved your last vlog Dr. Dray! Also, very informative. Retinol is great, I am re-trying adaplene.

[@helenvictoria8880]

Very informative vid, thank you so much Dr Dray 💖

[@deepapatel9522]

Would really really love if u cud pl do a video on complete skin care for over 50 years 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@karenhogan731]

You have changed my skin and hair for the better! Not to mention my budget! Thanks for being so informative.❤️

[@PandaA-cv3mm]

Cerave, Squalane oil, and Vanicream rock for my sensitive skin that’s been made even more sensitive with retinoids and retinols. I also will throw on some Aquaphor or CeraVe healing ointment over my moisturizer at times for extra moisture while sleeping. 👍😉

[@nenabunena]

So after the retinol, you put a moisturizer and slug after? I prefer petroleum jelly. I've heard you shouldn't slug when you use retinol

[@samanthamacdonald6361]

​@@nenabunenathat's right because it can cause it to penetrate deeper and cause further irritation and compromise the stability of the product. Especially during retinization period.

[@angeliquesims9391]

You are amazing even with me eating wrong my skin STILL has tremendously improved over the months, from watching your videos 🙌🏾🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.

[@blancaestela4197]

Thanks Dr. Dray you are No Nonsense, I appreciate your advise. Very Helpful!

[@johnayala2540]

Aside from being knowledgeable about skincare, what I like about Dr. Dray is her effort to save her viewers some money. Now, only if I could have her immaculately flawless complexion...that would be so nice 😏✌🇵🇭

[@ohaigabriela]

It's like you knew I was starting retinol

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

Love my Cerave Retinol Serum after my moisturizer. I use Elf Nightime face cream. Fragrance free and absorbs really well. I use Clinique dramatically differ face lotion for daytime.

[@ItsMeCheryl1231]

Great information! Also, I really like your hair parted on the side!

[@HKRMS05]

Thank you for this!🥰 Been thinking of including retinol to my skin care. Happy Monday Dr Dray and to all!

[@MsAsb-zx4sr]

I use DML forte and it’s the best. I found it through one of your videos on strengthening the moisture barrier and it’s helped my skin soo much especially with my nightly tret

[@courtneychapman7816]

Hi all the moisturizer I’ve tried irritate me even vanicream lately was wondering where you buy this moisturizer that you mentioned DML Forte. Thanks!

[@anglaise992]

Hi Dr. Dray! Greetings from Colombia! We don´t have a lot of the products available in the US but I have tried to find them through amazon and the ones I´ve tried are great. You have helped me so much. Thanks a lot.

[@sanlic2968]

Very informative!!! Loved it!

[@israellem7468]

This is the first time I used the cerave cream BEFORE my retinol, and for the first time I woke up without irritation!! Thank you Dr Dray 🤍🤍

[@juvelynnomi6948]

What did you used cerave night cream?

[@davidschonfeldwichers8981]

Happy Monday everyone❤️, my school has gone into lockdown again but your videos really entertain me, thank you so much.

[@DrDrayzday]

stay safe! Thanks for watching :)

[@WhoaItsMoeMoe]

@@DrDrayzday hi dr. Dray!!! I just received aveno 0.5 ratrinal cream. I am going to try to from tomorrow with cerave moisturizering cream...I just tried naturium plantbased ceramide cream and it leaves my face more oily and I think made me breakout...only used it two days..or could be wishtrend mandelic acid prep water.. I wanted to love it but either one of them causing me breakout.

[@omonpeters7748]

@@DrDrayzday good morning my favourite dermatologist, please can I use both differin adapalene and neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair cream together in my night routine? Like I mean, I cleanse my face with my gentle cleanser, then follow up with my adapalene and then lastly my neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair cream? Is it okay like this?

[@janeenmckenzie4586]

Thank you for being aware of products that are available in Australia 🙏🏼

[@debwlv]

thanks so much for this-----very helpful !

[@Reina.Nijinsky]

Doc, I have super dry skin. Recently I was prescribed Tretinoin cream to help w the butterfly rash across my face. I have been using Elf Water droplet balm after my shower. It is vegan, cruelty free and non irritating. Seems to work for me👍🏼 HugsFromNYC 🍎

[@Monica_Mac]

This is perfect timing! I began Retin-A about 3 weeks ago. I didn’t experience purging like most people, but my skin is starting to feel a little more dry and tighter.

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching! hope it continues to go well

[@joeluchiha]

Cerave moisturizing cream is the way to go! Ever since I started applying that before my retin-A, I havent had any irritation what so ever!

[@AzureKite191]

@@joeluchiha aren’t you supposed to put the retinol first before the moisturizer?

[@joeluchiha]

@@AzureKite191 Putting on moisturizer first and waiting for it to fully dry (20-30 mins) and then applying retin-a helpd the absorption in the skin and reduces irritation. Dr Dray has a few videos on retin-a/tretinoin in which she highlights this :)

[@shamsaliaquat2209]

@@joeluchiha plz give me some tips to avoid purging as i want to include retin A in my skin care routine for anti aging and acne purpose

[@TipsWithTulip]

Thank you for this excellent explanation ❤️

[@levinbarth4268]

Omg I just happened to shop for a new moisturiser since starting my vitamin A, just got the QV ego LOtion and boom you came out with this video! I live in really humid hot weather and have comb skin so I do prefer the lotion better over creams! Thanks doctor dray

[@danie9976]

As a child, whenever I got rashes, allergies, bumpy amd itchy patches on my skin, my mom would always recommend La Roche Posay. it was always so cool and calming, instantly moisturizing 😍

[@JanelleDianeH]

I absolutely love using the la roche posay lipikar with retinol. It's so rich, but absorbs completely and leaves the skin so well moisturized. I typically apply Clinique Moisture Surge 100 hour underneath, and always apply my retinol first. This combo has proven ideal for me.

[@animabiswas7594]

So, retinol shouldn't b used first followed by moisturizer

[@JanelleDianeH]

@@animabiswas7594 of course it can

[@animabiswas7594]

Thanks for ur reply

[@paolandre]

Do you use lipikar on your face? My derma gave me that one for my body. Thanks! 😁 i also like it, but I will try more to see if I can find something better.

[@JanelleDianeH]

@@paolandre no, I dont. It never occurred to me, because I have sooo much skincare. It's pretty strong, so if I did, I'd probably mix it and only do it once a week. That's probably all my skin could handle. I do use Good Elephant glycolic body lotion on my face, though, so maybe lipikar would be okay.

[@myrawaterman3837]

Enjoy all your tips! Thank you!

[@lauralee3218]

Thanks so much Dr Dray! Your the best❤️

[@victorial4579]

Thanks for another informational video Dr. Dray :) Is all this recommended for dry skin? I feel like my skin is combo to dry. I just started the differin btw.

[@ireniamachin4085]

I love your videos, not just the content but your voice is very calming in this stressful days! Thanks for your time and hope you mom is doing well! 🙌

[@lemonlemon9585]

Dr Dray you are amazing . I used tretinoin for acne about 18 years now , with breaks at first years but after 35 religiously using it on my face every night , on top i put avene cilcafate cream , it has thick white consistency , my face in the morning is like a baby' s face , but lately I tried your way with cerave first and it is also very nice , thank you ❤️

[@joycejones1979]

love your comments on different moisturizers bbb