How To Layer Azelaic Acid | My Morning Skincare Routine | Dr Sam Bunting

Hi guys - I wanted to share how I make my morning skincare routine count without leaving skin frazzled! Building an effective morning routine with azelaic acid takes a little more care and consideration when your PM plan is retinoid-focused.
Whilst on the one hand you want to be careful of your skin barrier, especially in the early days of retinisation, you also want to make sure your skin is properly protected against environmental aggressors.
The key to a success, ultimately, the fewest number of layers for maximum impact - this routine is quick, efficient and works brilliantly for my skin.
As always, thank you so much for watching and for all your support!
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[@VanillaOwl28]

This is exactly what I needed information on as I'm trying to incorporate both azelaic acid and adapelene together into a routine! Thank you for showing exactly how you apply the products, that can be very useful :)

[@jhvoorhies]

I just ordered pretty much the entire daytime line. I love your cleanser so I'm so excited to try these additions! Thanks for making incredible products available to us in the USA! ❤

[@infinitigirl29]

You're a gorgeous Dr. Sam!! Totally a model. Thank you for this video.

[@muoian]

My skin has been a mess of dryness and scaling so this routine is timely . Thank you

[@maggyabc6627]

The result after your skincare gives me satisfaction as I recognize a very well cared for face🙂

[@ainsliefreeman5461]

Thankyou for this clear demonstration. I use all your products and have noticed a big difference in my skin … smooth and soft ! Today l learnt about using the Neutralising gel before other products and not necessarlly using moisturiser before SPF. Many thanks !

[@ellay4514]

Fabulous advice and good to see your routine.. thank you. :-)

[@silviaortiz6271]

Thank you for the showing us how to do it.

[@theabispin8032]

This feels like such an infomercial

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Helpful🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Thursday😀…..

[@elena-it7xs]

Wonderful video ! I love your detailed approach always ♥️

[@raquelt5342]

Omg I don’t know why so many negative comments are here but this was such a relaxing video 😍🥳 I loved it! ❤

[@EmmasMe]

Same, I loved how she shows the application techniques as well 🥹💜

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

You're only dermatologist that has talked about using Azelaic acid in AM as prep for retinols

[@tracybownes7612]

Great video, just about to order your new retinol pro, can’t wait to try ! Please can you tell me what concealer you use from sculpted by Amy and what colour ? Thanks

[@tortoiseperson]

My cat adores the underfloor heating in my bathroom! he acts like he's discovered a special secret.

[@feresya1364]

Hi Dr Sam Bunting, thanks before, can I use in the morning, salicylic acid toner + moisturizer, azelaic acid, and then sunscreen?

[@FashionbyBrittany]

For those disheartened about it being geared towards her brand, you just gotta customize it towards your own products! Here’s mine for combo rosacea acne skin! 1. Cleanser- La Roche Normal to Oily 2. Azelaic Acid-The ordinary (AM) Paula’s Choice (PM) 3. Niacinamide- The Ordinary 4. Moisturizer-La Roche Double Matte (AM) Cerave Daily Moisturizer (PM) 5. SPF-La Roche mineral 6. Tinted Moisturizer-DRMTLGY 7. Lip Balm- Cerave Healing Ointment

[@lilypup7025]

Thank you. How long do you wait before applying the next layer?

[@lilij1915]

Do you like the azelaic from The Ordinary? Is it tacky or smooth?

[@Grace-go4tb]

I’m about to start using Azelaic acid for my hyperpigmentation scarring and acne is there anything I should consider before using it? Like mixing with different acids?

[@olgakonanova1455]

I'm totally lost: I watched the entire video waiting when azelaic acid would be applied, and I never got the answer! You listed the products but what are they exactly? What are their active ingredients? Which one was AA??

[@Thesarveshsabane]

Ikr ! She didn’t mention when to apply AA abd didn’t even use it

[@XenoDesign]

I need a cheat sheet that I can take into the bathroom!

[@Keapix]

I love the texture of the Flawless Moisturiser, especially Light, but for some reason they make my face look flakey whenever I use them. When I stop, the problem goes away.

[@Cynders57]

I live in Canada can you advise what brand of products would be very similar to yours? And can we order your products somewhere in Canada? Thank you. 😊

[@numafc]

When did she use azelaic acid ?

[@jetshark970shark4]

Wait I put the acid on my neck to get rid of dark marks, am I not supposed to do that?🤔

[@niharikatiwari8959]

while using azalic acid we can apply cosrx centella toner and snail muccin and then apply azalic acid. then mosturizer? or just face wash azalic acid.

[@emonprodan6825]

Can we use azelaic acid in the morning and tretinoin at night?

[@kjc035]

How would you incorprate prescription 15% azelaic acid into your skincare routine?

[@karendouglas828]

Hi Sam I am trialing nightly pro and absolutely love it. The difference was almost immediate. My problem is I have bottles of nightly to use up once I’ve finished trialing but will my skin take a backward step if I stop using the pro which I feel reluctant to do because I am getting such fantastic results with it but I can’t justify not using the FN up

[@elena-it7xs]

I also have both. I use Flawless nightly on my neck, chest, and hands. The Pro in my face only. HTH !

[@NatalieG427]

So, which product was the Azelaic Acid?

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

My exact thought ......I have looked through the vid 3 times & thought I was going mad, but I can't see it in the list !!!

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

@@Soy-Isabel I agree !

[@Elyse27]

I’ve been enjoying her videos so far but pretty annoyed by the clickbait heading since I was specifically after a video on layering Azelaic acid, of which this is not. I think it was in the first product but even if that had been made clear, that does not give a video worthy of the title. If people are asking for a video about layering Azelaic acid, assuming that’s why you titled this as such, how about just make it instead of filming yourself doing your skincare..

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

@@Elyse27 I agree with everything you say.

[@Francys_pt]

Night not morning

[@camilagomez3735]

Hi Dr. Sam! I wanted to ask if it's possible to apply azelaic acid in my morning routine without having to wash my face with a cleanser. Since I'm trying to only wash it at night to not compromise my skin barrier. Thank you for your content!

[@user-tezsavebygrace]

Atleat clean with water

[@g3dr0cht]

After I use azeleic acid at night, my skin gets super red during the day. I just started using it and am alternating nights. Is my skin reacting in some way and do I need to lessen the frequency and slowely build up? Or is there a bigger issue and is azeleic acid not for my skin. (I use the ordinary one)

[@mrdrogba7642]

Same thing happen to me , but I got redness + a little of irritation and itchiness , I also started using differin 2 months ( very slowly ) before azaleic acid , differin was so worst at first even if I started with just 2 days per week , now I use differin one night and the next night azaleic acid and it getting better and better , it’s even minimize the redness of differin . I use azaleic acid from Isispharma is a French brand 15% , it’s go to the skin like water it’s so matte and it have no fragrance and it cost just 20 euros in Europe , the company have a lot of research about azaleic acid they make their own one that’s why they have a special azaleic acid that make the product so matte

[@maureenwanyama6766]

At what point did you apply the Azelaic?

[@DrSamBunting]

When I apply Flawless Brightly Serum, it contains 10% Azelaic Acid ❤

[@Hafaram]

Hi. I’d there a reason why I can’t subscribe to your channel? I’m interested in learning best about your retinol products.

[@victorianalin5885]

Where’s the acid?

[@the_petite_higi]

So many layers of cream 😅 I'm totally lost now. The thumbnail should have been like how to layer cream over cream . Ps- came here searching for azailic acid morning routine. 😅

[@grat2010]

So really this video is focused on viewers who use your product. seems like you could have broadened it for those who can't afford or who choose not to use your products. I still have no idea which of your product has the azaleic acid and still have no idea where to apply it.

[@tia8489]

Both the actives she used have azelaic acid in them. You could follow her routine with cheaper products, it's just a cleanser, azelaic acid or salicylic acid serum, moisturiser and sunscreen. I use Dr Sam's serums but I like cerave cleanser and moisturiser and Eucerin sunscreen (I prefer chemical sunscreens) these are cheaper but offer the same results.

[@kingamichalczak2499]

Please please please as a dermatologist please explain because this is the most annoying thing when everybody is showing not overlap in southern ingredients but then followed by moisturiser and mixing all all together because end of the day the main moisturiser must move things around what is underneath I always feel like the moisturiser or a mix of things together anyway and if I don’t want salicylic acid under my eyes the moisturiser will move that salicylic acid from T zone to under my eyes if I start mixing together moisturiser all over the face or Active ingredients already absorb and moisturiser can’t move them around please please explain that because that always bother me and I know I’m not only one person think this way 🙏🙏🙏😘🫶

[@smushles19]

moisturise your eyes first, then put actives everywhere else, then moisturise the rest of your face (excluding your eyes)

[@littlesthepitbull]

You ought to rename this video a plug for for Flawless. Couldn’t even get to the AzA part, as the the obvious promotions were so obvious annoying.

[@CoJau911]

Gossamer tint is amazing, probably the best tinted sunscreen i have ever used, but the pump is such a pain to use. I have such a hard time getting the product out! Can you please change the packaging?

[@DrSamBunting]

your feedback is noted and we’re working on this, promise!❤

[@KazHampson]

You didn’t use 3 pumps of sunscreen here.

[@kerripieper4394]

Can I put the brightly serum on the whole face or only on cheeks?…I do use nightly pro at night

[@DrSamBunting]

all over! ❤

[@magpiesneedle2575]

I think there are many, look at the comments, who rankle over the entire video containing only your products. I understand you said this is your routine so you use what works for you and if that is your own products then fine. But maybe your title should change to reflect this. Also, as you were applying the products it would be helpful to have the ingredients included at that point. If you were making a video to explain how to layer Azelaic Acid maybe you should have. For instance, Azelaic Acid works best with/shouldn’t be used with, should be used before/after ‘X’ product(s). Finally, alternatives to your own products would have been very helpful to so many. I really enjoy your videos, I like listening to you, I even would like to try some of your products in the future. But this is disappointing, and is not the first time I’ve watched a video of yours that seems like an advert. I know this may seem blunt, but sometimes things need to be said and I hope you will understand this is constructive criticism and not meant to be mean or hateful, etc, just honesty. And in the name of transparency I claim the 👎🏼

[@Nora-ky9dp]

I used to watch your channel all the time but lately all you seem to do is talk about your line of products and the problem is not everybody has your collection, not everybody wants to buy and it not everybody can afford it -personally I can’t use it because I can’t use anything with vitamin C in it so I really wish you would go back to talking about the types of products required rather than your brand I appreciate that the products are probably very good but it excludes a lot of people. 🤨

[@remionekenobi2444]

I feel exactly as you. I’m very happy for she and her successful business but I can’t get them and her channel now is all about her products. I’m 💔

[@NatalieG427]

@@remionekenobi2444 This is where videos by Beauty Within & unfortunately, Dr Dray do excel. I have kind of a love / hate feeling about Dr Dray. She is very Informative about Ingredients, but kind of “ woke “ & at 59, I’m not going to be that. She is also a vegan who works out so much, she could be Skelators sister, Shellytor. A little humor there. Seriously though, she is skin & bone. But as a Dermatologist, she at least knows Ingredients for many products out there.😉

[@brendaanderson1938]

@@NatalieG427 what’s with the woke comment? I don’t get it and your age ? What does that even mean?

[@soniasaldarriaga5166]

Thank you for bringing the subject…. Well taken if you’re doing it with out a dermatologist it’s kind of tricked because there so mami products particularly here in the USA ….. remember quality does matter dosage is the key and been patience’s There is many channels now that that is promoting Over the counter very good affordable and years of experience I would recommend L’Oréal line that it’s one of the first to introduce retinol to the market more than twenty years a ago check it out … But really appreciated your comment…. I really appreciated her she present herself with class and elegance her knowledge at out services is noble….and really tell what it’s behind the industry…..And their is there lots and lots of alternatives with her you get the knowledge of how To navigate and know how to use it the many choices Even holistic so your point is well taken and because of it I have notice that now she give Alternatives not of just promoting her products because May be she didn’t see it in her circles no malice on her part ! But your point stirred her to think of the others ….. We all do this loose prospective So bravo to you ✨👏💖 And blessings to her for putting her knowledge to our services win win situation all the best!

[@Gambling_Kitten]

​@@NatalieG427???? Bro what the fuck??

[@reddbarrera2534]

Where is the azelaic acid???????????????😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nusaibahibraheem8183]

3:32 Apparently its the Flawless neutralizing gel and the Brightly serum. It's her products so she keeps using the names of the products rather than the actives.

[@noraoconnor1895]

Rather a lot of products,!!

[@jam6web84]

That's a shiton of products! Clearly she have a lot of time on her hand. The rest of us barely have a minute to apply sunscreen!

[@harshagal]

when did u put - Azelaic Acid? what is this all video about? such a loooong video....please talk for not more than 5 mins.

[@rebekahjoy7921]

Wayyyyy too long of a video. Each step felt so drawn out. Get to the point. I felt bored. Not to mention all you’re actually doing is trying to sell your product. I trust influencers who do not have their own skincare line and who are advising solely based on their expertise. Dr DRAY is THE BEST skincare expert on KZbin by FAR!

[@fionac3578]

I wish you could just talk about layering Azelaic Acid as an ingredient instead of having to talk about all of your products.. we get it.. you have a skincare line.. please stop shoving it down our throats

[@jdepp4ever46]

If you look at the title of the video, she tells you of her own morning routine as well as layering azelaic acid. She will obviously use her own products in her morning routine.