Comments on: Does Retinaldehyde Works Better & Faster Than Retinol For Wrinkles? https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/medik8-crystal-retinal-review/ Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:11:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.5 By: Gio https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/medik8-crystal-retinal-review/comment-page-1/#comment-697501 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:46:11 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102094#comment-697501 In reply to MoJo.

Mojo, pick one. If you’re starting on Treinoin, drop the retinaldehyde.

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By: MoJo https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/medik8-crystal-retinal-review/comment-page-1/#comment-695062 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 03:53:39 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102094#comment-695062 In reply to Gio.

I have been using Avene RetrinAL 0.1 for three weeks every other night with a glycolic acid cream on non-retinaldehyde nights. I use two pumps and ‘dot’ several places over my face then rub it in. I have had no flaking or irritation though I do follow-up with Matrixyl 6 and Resveratrol serums then a moisturizer. Prior to switching to a retinaldehyde, I used Mad Hippie Vitamin A serum for almost a year so my skin was probably more accepting to retinaldehyde. So far so good but in a couple of weeks, I’m thinking of starting Tretinoin 0.25 once a week and continuing Avene 0.1 all on alternating days. My goal is to eventually in several months graduate to Tretinoin. Would it be okay to use tretinoin and retinaldehyde?

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By: Gio https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/medik8-crystal-retinal-review/comment-page-1/#comment-675998 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:18:42 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102094#comment-675998 In reply to Irtaza.

Irtaza, I don’t think you can really compare the two because neostrata uses retinol while medik8 uses retinal. They belong to the same family but they’re not the same thing. I don’t see anything in medik8 that could upset oily, acne-prone skin but if you’re worried, try to get hold of a sample first. Having said that, if you’re happy with neostrata, I don’t see any reason to change. You know what they say, if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.

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By: Irtaza https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/medik8-crystal-retinal-review/comment-page-1/#comment-675511 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:13:26 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102094#comment-675511 Hi GIO
I have oily acne prone skin. I am currently using neostrata retinol+ nag complex. I was contemplating using medik8.
However, my main concern is the moisturising ingredients in the product. How would you compare neostrata retinol+NAG
complex against medik8 retinal 6 ?

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By: Gio https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/medik8-crystal-retinal-review/comment-page-1/#comment-674544 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:33:35 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102094#comment-674544 In reply to Steph.

Hello Steph, I hear, tretinoin and ZO are great for anti aging but sadly, they make your skin worse before they make it better. Medik8 crystal 6 is a great alternative. It’s gentle but still effective for wrinkles. Are you using salicylic acid? It helps you get rid of breakouts faster and keeps them from coming back. 🙂

Have you tried marula? It’s a great oil for dry skin.

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By: Steph https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/medik8-crystal-retinal-review/comment-page-1/#comment-674450 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:04:30 +0000 http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=102094#comment-674450 Hi Gio,

Fellow blogger here (waves) and I have been sent the Medik8 crystal 6 to review. I’ve had issues before with tretanoin and one from ZO and had to stop as I couldn’t cope with the flaking and the fact it made me look 100 years older!! I also found it gave me more spots than clear any up, but guess I have to persevere on that point as if they’re lurking they’ve gotta come out! I’ve always had spots sadly, and still getting them even though I’m 48!!!! II’m excited to try this one from Medik8 and see how I go but can I just ask, what oil do you suggest I put on top as I do like an oil to be honest. My skin is dry and I think more often than not dehydrated 🙁
Thanks so much
Steph
x

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