How to use Geek & Gorgeous A Game 0,05% and 0,1% Retinal Serum

[@aesha-mv8hc]

I'm so happy seeing that u give genuine replies and ask questions to make sure when ppl are asking u questions about their routines or products they want to use or even their concerns.....not all youtubers do that, I've had an experience where I wrote my concern and the only reply I got from that KZbin was ''ok,good'' like that was such a turn off.....I'm genuinely so happy seeing ur replies are longer than the actual comments, seeing that u really do look into the matter which makes me trust u more and more ♡

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

I am not sure why "others" aren't doing it. But I think KZbin is mainly used for advertisements or generally selling products, and it's not so much about helping others personally. You won't get paid when helping them, you only get paid on the views and/or affiliate links, so it's not great for business and only costs money or time. Also, if you are a big KZbinr, this will likely be impossible to manage independently, and the Networks do not do it because it's not profitable again. There may be other reasons, but that would be the most obvious to me. Personally, I think it's very beneficial to connect with (you)viewers to learn more about skin issues or how people apply the products to understand and improve their concerns. That way, I can enhance my content further to create better videos. However, it will not be manageable anymore for me at some point in the future, and I need to find a different solution. Not sure will see, and time will tell 😉 And thanks for the feedback. 🙃

[@aesha-mv8hc]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I love how positive u are !! keep going with the amazing videos !

[@mrmcnugget99]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I also want to thank you for this! 🥰

[@MartaRaya]

I love it how your videos are so detailed and each step so well explained. One can see that you put much work and passion into this. I wish I had a friend like you so passionate about skincare, with whom I could chat hours long about ingredients and products 😁☺️♥️

[@alexandrinabob1]

I love your channel so much. It brings so much value for me, you have a routine for almost all products that I have, so it is easy just to find a routine for it in your channel and start with it. That was just the one that I was missing, as I'm at my first G&G 0.1% A-Game Retinal. I was switching from 2% Granactive emulsion from Ordinary and I was not quite sure with what of combine in my evening routine. Thanks.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) Thank you!🥰 I'm so happy to hear that you find my videos easy to follow! I hope that you enjoy Geek & Gorgeous Retinal Serum! :)

[@mrmcnugget99]

Thanks for this video. Ordered the retinal 0,05 today. I’m excited to try it out with the purito dermide cica barrier sleeping pack as moisturizer. So far I’ve had good experiences with G&G, love their c-glow serum.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@simonap8037]

Thank you Melissa for all your informative videos. You answer all my questions every time when I search about a product. I really appreciate you. Keep the good work🤗

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) Glad it was helpful!🥰

[@renataparker2824]

I had used Medik8 Crystal Retinal before moving on with G&G A-Game G&G’s formulation broke me out so I’ve been sticking to Avene’s Retinal products and I’ve been loving them

[@Hinarushi]

Thank you for the tutorial, I found it super helpful! I have just started using my first G&G 0.05 strength retinal serum. :D

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

It is a fantastic product, but don't overdo it; in the beginning, it is a potent formulation 😉

[@Hinarushi]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I'll keep that in mind. Thank you! 😊

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@Hinarushi

[@albinaloncar5187]

You are the best,thank you!

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

You're welcome!

[@sayantaniist]

From yesterday I hv started this night routine.. Good results.. Tysm😊

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) I'm glad to hear!🥰

[@josearrieta4522]

Happy Monday Melissa!

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Happy Monday for you too!🥰

[@petarvujcic6834]

I alwqys use only retinAl without moisturizer cuz its already very hidratyzing and yellow fondation is on my skin so its hard to mix with moistuurizer

[@Hvitlys]

Hello Melissa! I just started G&G A-Game 5 now :) I'm excited, my 1st retinoid!! 🤩 Would it be about 2 pumps of the product, for that pea size amount? I'm so careful expecting my face to burn off 😅 that I'm not even sure if I applied a pea size amount 😂 I did one pump 1st, it didn't seem a pea size amount, so used a 2nd pump (half or full pump, not sure). Before A Game, I applied some moisturizer along my nose and under it, also on the corners of my lips (Benton's snail bee lotion). And I used Avene's Physiolift eye cream for my under eyes (this one has retinal too). [Before trying out A Game, my PM routine was Benton's snail bee essence + lotion (and cleansing with Toleriane creamy cleanser)]. Now waited half an hour after applying A Game and will apply Benton's lotion on top of the G&G A game. Btw, I didn't try A game on my neck just in case, I can apply it there too, right? But I heard the neck is more sensitive, so maybe let's see how my face does 1st? Thank you, as always! 😊♥️✨

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hello 🙂 Well, it will not be that bad. Usually, these moisturizer techniques are used for retinoids in higher concentrations. But the retinal 0,05 should be okay. Anyway, you can, of course, do it. If you use too much or too often in the beginning, the irritation usually shows up after a few days, so you may think everything is fine; I tolerate it well, but then it really starts to become uncomfortable. A pea-sized amount would be a bit more than half a pump. Now, you need to be careful around the eyes (corners) and lower lash line; that is where I often experience irritation. I have never experienced irritation on my neck with a retinoid or retinol but with an exfoliant, but again the same applies to what I just wrote above 🙂

[@Hvitlys]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Hello again dear :) Thanks a lot for your advice, I came back here to let you know I am now in my 5th week using G&G A-Game 5 :) I am now applying it 3 days a week Mon-Wed-Fri (I think I've done so for 2 or 3 weeks). I did some experiments, like putting some moisturizer as I said along the corners of the nose and lips, but I dropped that fast and haven't had any issues there. I started just on my face and then tried my neck and upper dec. (I don't wear scoop necks, so I just apply the down the collar of whatever top I'm wearing, so basically just the neck). I wait about half an hour and then apply a moisturizer. At the beginning I noticed the skin felt tighter, because I am used to applying an essence + moisturizer on damp skin, and G&G is applied on dry skin and it's quite a dry serum, so not sure if what I felt was just the lack of moisturizer/essence or the retinal. In any case, it looks like it's going fine. What didn't go well was my eye area. I dropped Avene's retinal (Physiolift eye contour) because I had a tiny bit of irritation / eczema at the corner of my eyes (crow's feet) and the irritation spread downward a bit on one of my eyes. My derm had said I could use Avene's retinal eye contour even if I had that bit of irritation at the corner of my eyes, but I guess my eye contour area is too frail, that is quite a disappointment. I'm now using Dexyane Med for that area and dropped sunscreen there too. --- Not sure if using a chemical SPF with alcohol denat wasn't good for my eye area with the retinal, even if I've never had issues before with it (LRP hydrating milk SPF50, LRP sunscreens have alcohol denat but I've always been told they are not irritating). In any case, I was dreading retinal/retinol and it seems this G&G serum is super well-tolerated even for very sensitive skin, so no need to freak out. Hugs and hope you're well!

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@Hvitlys Hey 😀 Yes, around the eyes is the part where most people get irritation, even though you may not apply it right on that area, but the skin is very thin/fragile; therefore, it does that. You could use a balm or a heavier cream to protect it or use a retinol with a much lower strength to avoid it, or using it less often may also work. So again, you need to experiment. A sunscreen with alcohol denat is usually not an issue, but if you already have sensitive or damaged areas on your skin, it may harm it; that is at least my experience. The best would be to use a mineral SPF, but good formulations are often very expensive for daily use.

[@etcbarbara]

Hello Melissa! I decided to try to Geekin gorgeous A game at 0,05% and I saw in your video a contradiction so I have a question. I got differing 1% from my dermatologist but I'm only supposed to use it on my chin (the area I had pimples) can I use the A game now on the rest of my face? and a second question I use the Ordinary coffeeine serum. should I avoid them in the same routine? I want to thank you again with all the help you gave me in the past it really helped me and my moms skin! thank you for all the videos and for replying to comments with such care!

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! 😊 That's great! I recommend just using one of them. It doesn't make any sense to just use Differin gel on your chin and Geek & Gorgeous on the rest of your face. Yes, you can use the Caffeine Solution and Retinal/Retinoid in the same routine.

[@etcbarbara]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial oh I see, thank you for taking the time to reply, see you in your next video!

[@ayenioluwakemi9307]

Happy val

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

😀 Same goes for you.

[@jelena911100]

Dear Melissa i have quastion. Can I use A Game 0,05% with Dermalogica daily microfoliant, but not at the same time or the same day? Thank you for answering.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Yes, that's fine! You can probably use them on the same day (if tolerated): the exfoliating acid cleanser in the morning and a regular one in the evening when using your retinol. Alternatively, you can use both in the evening but on different days.

[@usamaaliusamaali8]

Hi can u tell me what is the shelf life of ordinary products

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

3 years. However, you would need to know when they produced it.

[@some.one.333]

Hi melissa , i need ur help please ❤️🥺🥺 I have blackheads and textured skin (very small blackheads it's invisible but when i put on my makeup it becomes veeerrryyyy visible ) (At first i thought it was fungal acne ) I have combination skin but sometimes it becomes dry and peels off Now I'm using cerave sa smoothing cleanser (dry and bumby skin) Niacinamide 10%+ zinc 1% the ordinary Cerave sa smoothing cream (bumby skin) And i use lactic acid 10% twice a week I want to use salisylic acid too How can i use it ? And my routine is it right or not ? it will help me to get ride of these small blackheads ? 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

The easiest way to get rid of the blackheads is to extract them and then maintain them with Salicylic Acid or even a retinoid (Adapalene) or the retinal shown in this video. You can only use it in that area if needed. And are you sure that it is your skin that peels off, or do you have pilling because you used too much serum and/or moisturizer? PM: Cleanser suitable for your skin type Adapalene(Differin 0,1%) or A-Game 0,05% Moisturizer ideal for your skin type PM2: Cleanser suitable for your skin type The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid solution or Geek and Gorgeous Porefectly Clear Moisturizer ideal for your skin type

[@some.one.333]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank u so much for ur reply , i really appreciate this ❤️❤️ yes , my skin sometimes becomes so dry that it starts to peel off (but not all my face) Because it's been a week since i started this routine (sa cleanser,niacinamide or lactic, sa cream) and i don't notice any dry patches ... And thank u sooo much for giving me this routine ❤️❤️ , i'll buy these products tomorrow and try it And should i stop using lactic and niacinamide or not ? And if i can use it (especially niacinamide ) when should i use it in this routine . Btw happy val . lv u soo much ❤️❤️

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@some.one.333 Ok. You can keep on using Niacinamide. However, stop using Lactic Acid and your SA cleanser + SA cream. Using too many exfoliating acid products in one routine can not only lead to dryness but irritation as well. Use a gentle (non-exfoliating acid cleanser and moisturizer) instead. AM: - Gentle Cleanser - Niacinamide - (Optional) Moisturizer - SPF PM 1: Gentle Cleanser Adapalene(Differin 0,1%) or A-Game 0,05% Gentle Moisturizer PM2: Gentle Cleanser The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid solution or Geek and Gorgeous Porefectly Clear Gentle Moisturizer For you too!🥰

[@mtngrl5859]

Hi Melissa, some time since I have seen one of your videos. Downloaded the G&G protocol, very helpful. Question I'm still using the PC .3% Retinol with the 2% Bakuchiol, how does the .5% Retinal compare with that product? I usually do the buffering method. After cleansing I use PC Omega moisturizer and then use the PC retinol/bakuchiol combo. I haven't had any irritation.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) I recommend reading the articles below: incidecoder.com/ingredients/retinal incidecoder.com/ingredients/retinol This should help you to understand the difference between those two. Still, do not use both. Just use one. You can do the buffering method with any Retinol/Retinoid product.

[@kayegutierrez1631]

Hi melissa just bought g&g 0.05 retinal my question is should i do the sandwich method or no need? And also if i will do sandwich method can i use cicaplast baum as a moisturizer for the sandwich method? Thank you. 😊

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hello Kaye, I think that there is no need to do this at all. Best to start with using it 2-3 times a week without any moisturizer and slowly increase the frequency to daily use. And if you should experience dryness over time, add a moisturizer to it. (Flaking is normal and not a reason to add a moisturizer) just make sure to avoid the corners of your eyes and lips as otherwise it will become irritated, or just apply a bit of moisturizer on these areas before using the retinal! :)

[@kayegutierrez1631]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanks ur d best 😘😘😘

[@sophpap7643]

Hi Melissa!!!!!a game 10 or ordinary 5%retinoid Which of the two is stronger?thanks in advance!!!sorry for my English because I'm from Greece!!

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey 😀 I don't know since there is not much research available for The Ordinary Retinoid 5%.

[@sophpap7643]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you gorgeous!!!

[@rorigig7361]

Hi! Can I use the a-game serum (0.1% ) with a serum that contains 10% of niacinamide and 2% of alpha arbutin in the same routine?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Yes you can! :)

[@samirsaleh2140]

Hi Melissa, I love geek and gorgeous😍 I have a question can I use G&G jelly joker and apply caffeine under my eyes?? Another question, Does using low ph cleanser with t.o peptides cause conflicts????? Thank you in advance..❤️❤️

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hello 😀 Yes, you can use that cleanser with any other skincare products you have at home. And what low pH cleanser do you use? 🤔 Because there is only a couple that I can think of which may conflict.And it is very unlikely that you are using them 😉 All the others have a lower pH, but they usually call it low pH if it is around 5-6 ;)

[@samirsaleh2140]

Thank you so much dear for your precious time and reply❤️❤️ Currently I’m using t.o squalane cleanser. I was thinking of switching to cosrx low ph good morning cleanser or g&g jelly joker.and incorporating t.o buffet into my skincare. And was curious about using the low ph cleanser with peptide if it will have conflicts

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@samirsaleh2140 COSRX Low pH Cleanser isn't really a 'low pH' cleanser, therefore don't worry about it! Out of the two you have mentioned, I prefer Geek & Gorgeous Cleanser! :)

[@samirsaleh2140]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial 😊 thank you dear... Much Love and God bless ✌️

[@aesha-mv8hc]

my current AM routine Cleanse - Tone - 5% Niacinimide - Barrier cream - SPF my current PM routine Cleanse - Tone (sometimes) - 5% Niacinimide - Cica gel how do I include a 2% salicylic acid in this routine and any precautions to take as a beginner? like I've heard sum on moisturizers but I couldnt understand, hope u can clarify :)

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Okay, so what barrier cream do you use? 🤔 And which toner do you use? But the routine looks okay, and you can use the 2% Salicylic Acid serum (if it's water-based) before Niacinamide in the evening. And no, you do not necessarily need a moisturizer with that routine. However, do you feel the need of using one? 🤔

[@aesha-mv8hc]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial um the barrier cream is a brand that's only available in India which is the formula rx barrier cream, it is very much popular for its formulations, I'm sure there will be reviews on KZbin :) and no I do not find it necessary to use a moisturizer at AM since I use SPF but at night I do :)

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@aesha-mv8hc Oh okay. I haven't heard of that brand. However, it looks like a lightweight moisturizer that may feel great on the skin. As I said, I haven't tried it. So, only use it in the evening and skip it in the morning.

[@aesha-mv8hc]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial okay!!

[@sulaiamiri9574]

Hoi Melissa, Ben een vrouw van 29 jaar. Voor en tijdens mijn zwangerschap had ik een hele mooie egale gladde huid. Nu heb ik last van droogtelijntjes. Wat moet ik doen? Helpt retinol tegen droogtelijntjes? Ik heb retinol van 0,1 % gehaald en heb hem al een week lang achter elkaar gebruikt van de merk cosrx. Blijkbaar geen bijwerkingen dus ben overgestapt naar geek & gorgeous 0,5. Is dat wel goed?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) Sorry, I can't speak Dutch, but I understand it😊 If you got wrinkles because of dryness, your skin lacks hydration. So, your priority would be looking into a hydrating toner, essence, and/or serum, + a nice moisturizer. Still, you can use a Retinol, Retinal, or Retinoid in your PM routine. Have you already bought Geek & Gorgeous Retinal treatment? Why didn't you want to finish COSRX Retinol cream?

[@sulaiamiri9574]

Ow sorry ur name and ur last name is nl so i think u are from nl

[@sulaiamiri9574]

My english i not that good as my dutch bud i will give it a try. I’m a women off 29 years old. Before my pregnancy and when i was 4 months pregnant my face was really good. I had a good skin. Whitout open pores en wrinkels. New i have wrinkels on my cheeks when I’m smiling. For me it’s a nightmare what can i do? I dont know its about hormoons or skin routins. Bud when i check my self on the mirror it gives me verry sad feeling evere time. Can u give me some tips? Plzz. I have dry skin. I try some products like eucerin face wash its whitout chemicel stuff. Every time i feel the wrinkels get more and more. I did buy today cerave lotion and retinolhyde from greek and gorgeous 0,05. I did use 1 week long every day terinol from the brand crocx 0,1. Whitout any side effects so I switched to 0.5. Is that good?

[@sulaiamiri9574]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficialnow u know how my skin is. Can u recommend some creme’s for me that really works for me. Can u say the sandwich method plz. What can i us for cleanser wich toner wich serum etc. I buy the cosrx but i don’t know if it gives me a good result. I did see one of ur video’s u are talking about geek and gorgeous retinol so i buy that one with higher percentage 0,5 to get sooner the result.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@sulaiamiri9574 My dad is Dutch but I'm from Luxembourg :) If you got wrinkles because of dryness, your skin lacks hydration. So, your priority would be looking into a hydrating toner, essence, and/or serum, + a nice moisturizer. Still, you can use a Retinol, Retinal, or Retinoid in your PM routine. Why didn't you want to finish COSRX Retinol cream? I recommend using that one at first before using Geek & Gorgeous so that you're not wasting any products! :) AM: - Cleanser (like CeraVe, Geek & Gorgeous, Neutrogena Hydro Boost) - Toner (like Geek & Gorgeous or Paula's Choice) - (Optional) Moisturizer - Sunscreen PM: - Cleanser (like CeraVe, Geek & Gorgeous, Neutrogena Hydro Boost) - Toner (like Geek & Gorgeous or Paula's Choice) - COSRX Retinol or Geek & Gorgeous Retinal (one of them) - (Optional) Moisturizer

[@Asmrwithnas]

Can you build up from retinal to retinol to grantive retinoïd to TRET … I’m using now g&g retinal 0,005% because I’m still a beginner❤

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

The progression would typically be Retinol, then Retinal, and finally Tretinoin. Granactive Retinoid works differently. However, I believe you will still need to go through adjustment periods with each one as they all have slightly different mechanisms of action. I'm not 100% certain, but based on my experience, that would be the case.

[@Asmrwithnas]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanku lovely 🥰

[@fationismajli5437]

This retinal is good for oily sensitiv skin can i buy

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

How sensitive is your skin?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Either choose Geek & Gorgeous 0,05% Retinal or The Ordinary 2% Granactive Retinoid in Emulsion :)

[@fationismajli5437]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thnx you i choose geek gergeous retinal is price 15e in kosovo🇽🇰

[@dinaferda]

hello again mel.. lol... did you have to storage retinal in the fridge like retinol? i just realize my ordinary grandactive retinoid is in the 3rd month, so i need to replace it.. i am thinking to change it to geek n gorgeous retinal, also purchase the beauty of josoen ginseng essence...

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) No, you do not need to put Geek & Gorgeous Retinal serum in the fridge. The Ordinary Retinol/Granactive Retinoid formulations are pretty basic to keep the price low which influences the stability/longevity of the product. You can use the Essence in the AM and/or PM after cleansing and toning (if you use one).

[@dinaferda]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial in terms of fine lines and wrink;es, which one do you think showed the most result? should i keep repurchace the ordinary grandactive retinoid, or try this retinal instead? i'm 32 now, so my smile lines, undereye lines and forehead lines started to show... thank you.. !! i was a silent subscribers before, and all this time you are saving me a lot ....so thank you again mel...

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@dinaferda I did not use them for a more extended period, nor did I try them side by side (If I would do that, I couldn't use anything else nor do videos for that time). I also thought that such products would cause my skin to break out, which I haven't had with Differin Gel (Adapalene). However, it could also just be a coincidence. Still, once I've run out of Differin Gel, I wanted to try and go back to Geek % Gorgeous Retinal Serum.

[@dinaferda]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial i see... then only way to find out is try the retinal, if its not working for me, i can go back to grandactive,,, thank you so much mel! you are amazing !

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@dinaferda Let me know how it goes! :)

[@petarvujcic6834]

Can i use azelaic acid by geek and gorg w this retinol?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Which one do you use?

[@petarvujcic6834]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial a game 0,1 and A PAD by geek and gorgeous ?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@petarvujcic6834 I suggest using them at different times. But not entirely sure about that combination since A Pad is a derivative of Azelaic Acid so it may work since it is gentler.

[@aesha-mv8hc]

hello ! so I have a lil confusion on these below topic, hope u can clarify :) 1. can barrier creams act as a moisturizer 2. can barrier creams get rid of acne/textured skin? 3. how should the routine be of a 15 year old who uses a 2% salicylic acid serum? 4. should I use salicylic acid at AM or PM ? 5. can I use moisturizer after using salicylic acid serum? if yes, after how much time? 6. Can I use 5% niacinimide serum & 2% salicylic acid serum one after the other ? 7. can salicylic acid give u even skin tone? 8. is it okay to use a cica gel at night instead of a moisturizer? 9. is it okay to use 2% salicylic acid serum for a beginner? 10. is it okay to use salicylic acid serum even if u dont have THAT much of a breakout ? I'm sorry for all the questions XD

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

1. can barrier creams act as a moisturizer 2. can barrier creams get rid of acne/textured skin? A barrier cream can be anything; it's mainly a marketing term, so yes, it can. And yes, depending on what the cream contains, it can help to improve your acne. If you tell me what cream you want to use, I can better assist you. 3. how should the routine be of a 15-year-old who uses a 2% salicylic acid serum? 4. should I use salicylic acid at AM or PM ? 5. can I use moisturizer after using salicylic acid serum? if yes, after how much time? You can use Salicylic Acid once or twice daily; the main issue is using other exfoliating acids or retinol or retinoids along with it. But if you just use SA, then there shouldn't be an issue. Since this is a treatment, age isn't as important. You can use a moisturizer afterwards; you just need to find one that does not clog the pores and feels comfortable for your skin type. 6. Can I use 5% niacinamide serum & 2% salicylic acid serum one after the other? Yes, there is no conflict. 7. can salicylic acid give u even skin tone? No, but it can help to improve your current condition, so it is the only treatment, not a cure. But it can make a huge difference when used regularly. So, for example, it can help you remove the dead skin cells, reduce inflammation or regulate oiliness, etc. Therefore, your skin will become more even over time. 8. is it okay to use a cica gel at night instead of a moisturizer? Depends on the overall formulation. So what do you use? Haven't you used that particular gel or product? 9. is it okay to use 2% salicylic acid serum for a beginner? When being new to a product, you should always do a patch test that can help you determine if you are sensitive or not. But yes, of course, unless you do not tolerate it well, which can always happen. 10. is it okay to use salicylic acid serum even if u dont have THAT much of a breakout ? Maybe best to only use a spot treatment instead of the serum. So a Benzoyl Peroxide stop treatment is most effective for "a few pimples/breakouts."

[@lonewolf5969]

Shouldn’t you wait 30minutes or less before applying Retinal or Tret after your serum/moisturizer? Atleast that’s what the dermatologists recommended based on reviews.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

No. He/she likely meant Retin-A, which is tretinoin. It is different from retinal. It is very confusing. Here are a couple of videos you can watch: How to Properly use Tretinoin Cream: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqq5YWmXiqiEp5I How to Use Retinol for Beginners.... let's look at the research!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmzoZSDpJZjgdE

[@lonewolf5969]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial oh so retinol and retinal doesn’t really require any waiting time before and after it’s applied while using other products? I thought it was different from retinol because it’s closer to tret already because it only requires one step when it comes to transition to retinoic acid in our skin unlike retinol which requires two.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@lonewolf5969 Yes, so it is right in between. Still, the % here is much lower, so therefore, it shouldn't be an issue unless you have very high strength. But that's all just theory. Just test it and see what works best for you :)

[@lonewolf5969]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial is it all about irritation only? Not really affecting its efficacy since?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@lonewolf5969 Yes, it's just about irritation. If your skin is damp, it penetrates the skin faster; therefore, it can cause more irritation.

[@petarvujcic6834]

I used retinal first time Today and i used a LIL MORE THEN you For now im not having any reaction but im a bit yellow- So im scared of that and the smell is a bit much

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hm... you shouldn't be yellow after the application nor should it have a weird smell. What does it smell like?

[@petarvujcic6834]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial okay i was just in a weird lighting i wasnt YELLOW YELLOW and um it has this like i dont even know… like hospital smell ahhaah i mean it doesnt have fragrance in it so its just a lil unpleasant smell for me .. it shouldnt have any smells??? Now im even more worried

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@petarvujcic6834 Okay, so that is okay. And yes, they all have these "hospital smells" even though they are fragrance-free. But that does not mean that you cannot smell anything; some have a masking fragrance, and others just smell like the chemicals they put in them. So all good 😀

[@petarvujcic6834]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial oh thank you and ur tutorial really helped … did u use it every night in a row when you first got it ? cuz im using stronger version and yesterday i felt absolutely no burning or anything and my skin is clear today.. so i was thinking about using it again tonight?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@petarvujcic6834 I recommend following the frequency guide that I have mentioned in the video. It can take up to 4 days until you'll notice any irritation (if that's how your skin would react to it when using it immediately daily).