Comments on: I’ve Finally Found The Perfect Retinoid Serum (And It’s Dirty Cheap, Too!)

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:34:20 +0000

In reply to Elena.

Elena, retinol IS a retinoid. Retinoid is the catch all name for all form of Vitamin A, including retinol, retinaldehyde, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, tretinoin…. I know, confusing!!

This emulsion has both retinol and hydroxypinacolone retinoate so it can definitely be used as a stepping stone for retinol 0.5%. But if you still find it too irritating, cut back usage to a couple of times a week.

By: Elena

Elena — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:12:28 +0000

Hi Gio, thanks for the post!! Can I ask if you are still using the 2% retinoid? I’m thinking of advancing to something stronger, like the ordinary 0.5% retinol, but I’m not sure if it is ok to switch from retinoid to retinol (without risking irritation). Basically, my question is: does the use of retinoid builds up resistance to retinol?

Thanks a lot!!

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:51:47 +0000

In reply to nhanh. Nhanh, tretinoin is more effective. Apply it before Buffet.

By: nhanh

nhanh — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 05:28:02 +0000

Dear Gio, Ysp Treitinoin and this one, which one is more effective? By the way, it is applied after or before Serum Buffet?

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:53:05 +0000

In reply to Rajesh.

Rajesh, thank you! I’m glad you like my blog.

Mmm, I see that Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Brightening Essence has glycolic acid. It seems to be a lower concentration that in The Ordinary Toner but I wouldn’t use them together. You can try using them on alternate nights and, if that’s too much for your skin, cut back to three/four times a week.

By: Rajesh

Rajesh — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 06:37:59 +0000

Hi Gio, thanks so much for ur reply. I love ur blog. It’s so informative. Can I continue to use Caudalie’s vinoperfect brightening essence with the ordinary products. I also bought the glycolic acid 7% toner after reading in ur blog. So pls advise how I incorporate the brightening essence with this products. Once again thanks a lot.??