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Jordybean

Dry/Resilient

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Which moisturizer would be best for after applying my retinol?

I currently use these 2 moisturizers(also tagged): • Purito Centella Unsented Recovery Cream • Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream I’m not sure what moisturizer is best to use after I apply my retinol(I usually wait 30mins-1hr to apply moisturizer) By the way I’m using The Ordinary Retinol 0,5% in Squalane at the moment - its just being used as a preventative and to hopefully get rid of some of my fine lines.
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

The Ordinary
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

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Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream

ISNTREE
Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream

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4.4

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Centella Unscented Recovery Cream

PURITO
Centella Unscented Recovery Cream

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4.4

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IsaacBear user profile picture

IsaacBear

Dry/Resilient

I use these after applying my retinoid.
Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm

La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm

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4.7

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Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream

COSRX
Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream

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4.4

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1800

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5

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Grethi user profile picture

Grethi

Oily/Sensitive

Cicaplast is very similar to purito recovery cream so I would say either of these two
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Lotusflower user profile picture

Lotusflower

Oily/Resilient

I like both of them and both can be repairing and soothing to the skin specially after using retinol, also you can use the moisturizer right after retinol there is no reason not to. I generally like using the cicalfat cream from avene when my skin need repairing.
Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream

Avene
Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream

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4.8

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iJAYi user profile picture

iJAYi

Oily/Resilient

Those are the products that helped me with my skin barrier damages~~ ^^💕
Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm

La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm

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4.7

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Effaclar H

La Roche-Posay
Effaclar H

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4.2

(12)

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32

Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream

Avene
Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream

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4.7

(34)

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105

Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream

Avene
Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream

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4.8

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88

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3

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iJAYi

Oily/Resilient

I think that the difference between the two is that the restorative cream is for treating dryness, while the repairing cream is for treating irritations. But I think that people can use one of the creams for both concerns~ In my case, I’m using since years now the repairing cream for my dryness in winter, cuz it’s the most available one in shops here, and it works really great !~~ Hope it helped u 🤗
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nadiraspace

Dry/Resilient

This moisturizer is really occlusive and holds the moisture really well! It also contains Ceramide, so it also good to repair your skin barrier.
Amore Pacific Ceramide Ato Concentrate

ILLIYOON
Amore Pacific Ceramide Ato Concentrate

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Kael user profile picture

Kael

Oily/Resilient

Hello, the method that you are using is fine. But, if perhaps you encounter irritation, you might as well do a sandwich method (moisturizer + retinol + moisturizer)or applying your retinol last, as these methods reduce the irritation that comes after applying the retinol. You should also be minimal with your ingredients and avoid acids when you incorporate retinol. Occlusive moisturizers can also help you with your retinol journey.
Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen

Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen

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4.0

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Moisturizing Skin Cream

Vanicream
Moisturizing Skin Cream

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4.3

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Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

ILLIYOON
Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

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