Comments on: Mix And Match: The Skincare Ingredients You Should Never Use Together https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-ingredients-shouldnt-match/ Taking the guesswork out of skincare Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:50:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.4 By: Gio https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-ingredients-shouldnt-match/comment-page-4/#comment-685793 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:46:33 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=60900#comment-685793 In reply to Elisabeth.

Elisabeth, the skincare routine you suggested is fine, but use salicylic acid instead then glycolic as it’s more effective for acne. Both Paula’s Choice and The Ordinary have some great salicylic acid exfoliants.

]]> By: Gio https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-ingredients-shouldnt-match/comment-page-4/#comment-685778 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:13:09 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=60900#comment-685778 In reply to Jane Nguyen.

Jane, sheet mask, moisturizer and oil.

]]> By: Gio https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-ingredients-shouldnt-match/comment-page-4/#comment-685768 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:45:30 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=60900#comment-685768 In reply to Laura.

Laura, why are you using glycolic AND lactic acid? Ditch them both and use salicylic acid in the PM after cleansing. Vit C AM only.

]]> By: Laura https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-ingredients-shouldnt-match/comment-page-4/#comment-685693 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:11:04 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=60900#comment-685693 Hi Gio!
I am relatively new to skin care–just discovered your site and love what I’m reading. I am 32 with some sun damage spots, and blackheads on nose, chin, and in ears. This is my current routine. Would you recommend adding salicylic acid? Can I use vitamin C serum AM and PM?

AM
Cleanse
Vitamin C serum
TO Alpha Arbutin
Moisturize/SPF

PM
Cleanse
TO glycolic acid toner
Alternate: TO Granactive Retinoid 2%/TO Lactic acid
TO Alpha Arbutin
Niacinamide
What do you think? Thanks!

]]> By: Gio https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-ingredients-shouldnt-match/comment-page-4/#comment-685550 Fri, 31 May 2019 12:11:49 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=60900#comment-685550 In reply to Karina.

Karina, you can use niacinamide a vitamin c together in the morning. Murad has glycolic acid and that’s best used at night. You can use it everyday if you don’t find too drying, otherwise every other day.

]]> By: Elisa https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-ingredients-shouldnt-match/comment-page-4/#comment-684814 Wed, 15 May 2019 00:58:10 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=60900#comment-684814 I’m learning so much!! I’m about to start your recommended acne fighting routine with The Ordinary’s products and I’d like to add in a Vitamin C (I’m leaning towards Mad Hippie). I’m definitely a newbie to combining all these different products and get so nervous. How does this routine look?

AM:
Cleanse
Salicylic Acid
Azelaic Acid Suspension
Vitamin C (in the morning to keep it away from Niacinamide?)
Sunscreen

PM:
Cleanse
Retinoid Serum (2-3 times a week)
Niacinamide + Zinc
100% Plant Derived Squalane

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