Radically Rejuvenating Retinoid Night Complex : First Retinoid

This is my first time using a retinoid. I did extensive research before finally settling on this product. What is amazing about this product is it contains one of the best retinoid formulations. There are grades of retinoid on the market that can be lower in quality but easier on the skin, higher grade products that can cause irritation or high grade products with minimal irritation. The retinoid component of this product is high grade-low irritation so it was a win in my book. It is my first retinoid so initially I was sandwiching by using a serum, retinoid, moisturizer , then rose hip oil. After a week or so I stopped sandwiching and just kept the moisturizer and rose hip oil component. I absolutely love it. No irritation and my skin is sooo smooth. I do use vitamin c in the AM and either this retinoid or a glycolic acid night resurfacing cream in the PM 2-3 times a week. In between I have at least 3 days of vitamin c in the am and pm to give my skin a break. I noticed minimal purging like teeny tiny white heads. Overall I'm impressed with the price point and grade of retinoid. My routine is specifically to combat aging, discoloration, and reduce old acne scarring and so far my results have been amazing. I do get a professional derma-plane once a month. I would repurchase.

Moisturizer: honest beauty hydrogel cream

Toner: dermalogica

B5 serum: timeless skin care

Face wash: dermalogica pre cleanse, clinique acne gel cleanser, L'Oréal glycolic acid gel cleanser

Scrubs: alba botanicals salicylic face and bod scrub, dermalogica micro daily exfoliant, L'Oréal glycolic acid scrub

Glycolic resurfacing cream: drmtlgy