would love to see a video like this on vitamin c! so helpful thank u!!

Thanks for showcasing some great options! Would love to hear about your SPF recommendations. I find that as my skin gets dryer and bc I use tret. as well I find many mineral sunscreens drying- and I’m so sensitive to chemical ones. I’m always on the hunt

Im a 31 year old with cystic acne and I use differin and it’s really helped brighten and stop the break outs! Im so glad to have it

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear Differin worked for you! It wasn't my favorite but everyone's journey is definitely unique. Whatever works for you is best!

Thanks for also sharing the skin barrier care products as well! I have to be careful with actives due to eczema and sensitive skin, so I always like hearing recommendations for skin barrier protection.

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Yes, skin barrier protection is key! I also sometimes use plain aquaphor around my lips or other sensitive areas before I apply retinoids to help protect that skin and keep retinoids from migrating to those areas.

You’ve got beautiful skin 😍

Dear Bekah, Your way of expressing is so eloquent and elegant. I have seen retinol themed videos before, but for the first time it's became more clear. I love what you say about aging gracefully. 🌞 delighted to have found you. Have a radiant day 🧡

@Bekah_Sun

8 ай бұрын

This is so kind - thank you so much, and so happy you're here ✨

my doctor told me to use tretinoin every night + BP and clindamycin every morning and it made my acne worse for months! as soon as i started using tretinoin less frequently, my skin started to clear up. thank you for emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy moisture barrier.

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

that is QUITE a combo. so glad to hear you found a personal routine that works well for you!

I have used an online tretinoin prescription from Dermatica for the last 5 years or so (I am 46 with ultra fair combo skin, some freckles, some past sun damage). I’ve found the online check-ins to be solid (you answer questions and submit photos) and the pricing to be great. They have various partner ingredients depending on concerns (I alternate between hydroquinone and azelaic acid for pigmentation and brightening). In an age where accessibility to dermatologists can be tricky due to insurance, time, distance, etc, I love that these options exist!

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! I’ve heard great things about Dermatica from many different people. Glad to hear you’ve had such a good experience.

Thank you!

Excellent video Bekah! Thanks for sharing your journey with us! I'm currently using retinal 5 from Geek & Gorgeous and I like it. The bottle is almost empty and I'll switch to the 10. I did try tret last year and started slow but even like that, my face was burning all the time so I gave up. I was disappointed but I'm happy with what I'm using now and my routine. On a side note, can I be nosy and ask what color lipstick you're wearing? It's gorgeous! And you look so glowy and beautiful as always! Have a wonderful day! ❤

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

I've heard great things about the Geek & Gorgeous retinal! So glad to hear you're enjoying it and finding a routine that works for you. I'm wearing the Rouje Le Baume in Cheri: us.rouje.com/lesfillesenrouje/le-baume-cheri-plum.html

@Nini-tj6se

Жыл бұрын

Is the Geek and Gorgeous only available in the UK. Im in US and would like to try it

Thank you! Such a helpful video as I'm jumping back into using retinal after a break. I think using barrier support products are especially important in a good retinol/retinal routine. Also, I love your green ring! So eye-catching, may I ask where it is from?

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Yes, barrier support is key! The ring is one of my faves too. It's the martini ring from Ready-Made: www.ready-made.co/collections/rings

I did not know that you should do moisturizer then retinol!! I always did it on dry skin & my skin got SO dry!! I’m gonna try the sandwich method!!

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely worth a try! Hope it works well for you!

I've tried various retinols and retinals over the past few years, I liked Medik 8 but it was so expensive. Now I have gotten into Korean ones, I use the Scinic Cica Retinal cream and the Dr Different Retinal which I like. I will never use Tretinoin though, as I have sensitive and dry skin so I can't use strong products. It's great you can get so much over the counter these days

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Ooh scinic cica retinal sounds amazing! I’ll have to check that out.

I've been using retinaldehyde products from Avène more or less consistently for twenty years now and at 51 I don't feel the need to step up to prescription tretinoin. Even though retinaldehyde is more potent than retinol, I found it much easier to acclimatize to than products with retinol.

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I just got my hands on some of their retinal products. I've heard great things! So interesting that you found it more gentle than other retinols. I'm excited to try them.

Do you know if I alternate retinol with benzoyl peroxide?

How was your experience with Altreno? I remember you started a while back but changed prescriptions?

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, I haven't tried Altreno. Maybe you have me confused with someone else? I've used the Perrigo prescription tret from .025% to 0.5% now.

Dos you have retinal recommendations for eyes? That’s where I have fine lines

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Two recs: Medik8 Retinal eye serum go.shopmy.us/p-996257 Avene Retinal eye cream go.shopmy.us/p-996256

Why did you stop using the skinmedica brand?

I’ve been using the Neutrogena Rapid wrinkle cream on my face for retinol for the past 3 yrs (I’m 31) and now looking to buy the Medik8 crystal Retinal. Could you advise which one I should start with? The 3 or 6..? They also have the 1, 10 and 20 but the last two are probably too strong for me? Thank you

@Bekah_Sun

4 ай бұрын

I think 3 is a great place to start! That’s where I started too. 💕

My personal opinion: if you want results, real results, skip the otc stuff. Differin and Tretinoin are the only products to produce real results that I’ve ever found (I know differin is available otc in the US now). However, if you’re very happy with your current skin condition and feel only the need to keep things up I’m sure Retinols and other mild products are great, but don’t expect much

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Differin wasn't my favorite, but I'm glad it works for you! I've actually read some interesting studies lately that retinals can have similar effects to tretinoin when used consistently. I think that might be why so many brands are launching retinals now. Good news for people who can't tolerate prescription strength!

@ayameisastar

Жыл бұрын

@@Bekah_SunIf I recall you don't get a ton of acne? Cause Differin is targeted for acne and doesn't do as much for wrinkles and anti-aging in my opinion (especially compared to tret). So for someone only looking for anti-aging products I'd agree that Differin isn't super helpful and would recommend OTC retinol products instead.

@Bekah_Sun

Жыл бұрын

​@@ayameisastar I used to be very acne-prone. Lately I'm more oily and congestion-prone with occasional cystic spots.

@kellietaborsak4164

Жыл бұрын

This is what I did! Adapalene gel for two years and now I’ve been using Tret 0.025 for a year. Started for acne reasons but now just for overall skin improvements. It’s been affordable and super effective.

Hey is the medik8 retinal 10 stronger than the paula choice clinical retinol 1%?

@Bekah_Sun

5 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes, retinal is stronger than retinol. But the Medik8 retinals are very well-formulated and relatively gentle - both in my experience and based on others have shared!

@faysq.5928

5 ай бұрын

@@Bekah_Sun thank you for answering xoxo