Retinol: The Ultimate Guide (and How to Avoid the Horrible Side Effects)

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Wondering when to start using retinol? In this video, I'm sharing everything I've learned from my 4-year retinol journey-including what worked, what didn't, and how I finally found a routine that suits my sensitive, oily skin. If you're new to retinol or struggling to make it work for your skin type, this video is for you!

📌 What's Inside:
• When to start using retinol (expert-backed advice)
• My personal retinol experience across 6–7 brands
• How to apply retinol the right way (sandwich method)
• Retinol tips for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin
• Common mistakes to avoid
• My current favorite retinol products
• Neck skincare and retinol myths debunked

✨ Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or beyond-retinol can be a game-changer when used right. Watch till the end for practical hacks and a product list that worked for me!

🛍️ Products Mentioned:
Cerave Encapsulated Retinol- https://amzn.to/4536nL5 This was my very first retinol serum. The texture is lightweight and easy to apply, but about two weeks in, I started noticing breakouts-likely because my skin wasn't used to retinol yet.

The Ordinary 1% retinol in squalene- https://amzn.to/4iTUg6y I'm not sure what it is about this formula, but even today, it still causes breakouts-something I don't experience with other brands at the same concentration. That said, I still use it occasionally, just not as part of my regular routine.

Bare Minerals retinol- https://amzn.to/3F1kIgv I jumped straight to the 10% with this one, but surprisingly, the formulation didn't cause any breakouts. I loved how smooth and refreshed my skin felt right after application. Just a heads-up-if you're just starting out, don't use it more than twice a week.

Good Molecules Bakuchiol- https://www.goodmolecules.com/....products/bakuchiol-o This one's great if you have oily skin-it absorbs quickly without leaving any residue. I'd recommend using it only at night, as it's quite potent.

Nip+Fab 10% retinol renewal gel-https://amzn.to/42ZC3ON This is one of those rare formulations that suits my skin beautifully-even at 10%. It's gentle yet effective, and I can comfortably use it under my eyes without any irritation.

Nue 1% Retinol serum- https://www.sephora.com/produc....t/the-nue-co-skin-fi I'm currently using this one, and it's been working well for my skin. I use it twice a week, and even around the under-eye area, it hasn't caused any irritation. It feels gentle yet effective.

Goldfaden MD Wake Up Call Retinol – This one didn't work for me. It consistently irritated my skin and left it feeling overly sensitive, no matter how I layered or buffered it.

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