Can I use Retinol Cream on top of the serum? Should I use any moisturizer with it at all?
1193306
I use both . I always let the first one dry before the next application.I also use at night and always use a moisturizer too.
1193307
You can use another retinol on top if your skin can handle it with out getting irritation ( peeling, redness ) other wise you can use another moisturizer on top I do because I don't find it moisturizing enugh for my skin. Just always use your serums first before moisturizer.
1193308
I use the serum at night and after that dries, I use Reviva Lab's Elastin & DMAE Night Cream as my moisturizer. I suppose you could use a Retinol Cream with it, I just haven't. Just experiment like I do.
158743
I mix the serum with Michael Todds Knu anti-aging serum (1 drop each) and get better results in with either alone. Use a moisturizer after for sure :)
1679684
yes you can! A good serum or moisturizer is a staple in every womens every day routine! I started using serums or moisterizers when i was 20 I am 48 now and everybody cant believe i have 3 grown boys! so serum up! Best Hyaluronic Acid serum Ive ever used!!!!!
602199
I wear makeup on my face, so it would be a mess if I tried to layer it over this serum. I recommend applying the serum as directed on the back of the box: use by itself at night. During the day you can use a moisturizer of your choice- Olay suggests one of its moisturizers with SPF in it, but it's your choice if you want to use a moisturizer with sunscreen in it or not.
1599829
your skin sounds too sensitive for the 20%, you need to look for a lower dosage and gradually work up to it, as this is a stand alone serum OR as others have said, mix some with your usual moisturizer. I use the serum first, and then when totally dry I put another cream over top as my skin is drier, vit C serum is the best thing you can do for your skin so def try the lower dosages from someone else first, though I prefer Dr Songs and will stick to it :)
1766486
I use it with the Boots moisturizer. First the serum, then the moisturizer. If I'm going out, I also use the liquid makeup. They all work well together.
1118928
I use a lot of Skinceuticals products, but the serum recommendation I got from a website that highly recommended it, I love it and it works great with my other products from Skinceuticals: the Retinol cream and the day moisturizer. The price was good too.
192139
This is probably a matter of choice. I now use the serum only at night when my face is clean. Face looks and feels great. Moisturizer would not hurt; but the serum alone does pefectly for me.
726843
The cream is more moisturizing than the serum. The serum is good for the daytime. Honestly, I can use this particular cream even during the day, though, because it is not greasy and doesn't make my face shiny at all! Normally, I prefer serums and lotions over creams, but I *love* this one. Hope this helps!
1043782
You really have to treat this like layering serums.Any moisturizer, cream, etc. goes on after it.If you're not using it alone then it goes on over the retinol and the creams go on over it.
1014644
I didn't use any moisturizing cream or lotions. I used only vitamin C serum with vitamin E and a few other ingredients added and I awoke with a brighter complexion and reduced pore size. If you have trouble with dry skin, hyaluronic acid is a great moisturizer. There are many serums on here that others have used after derma rolling and I think they all work well on their own- without adding facial creams. I have rarely used my Cetaphil lotion since using the serums and I have only worn makeup on a few occasions since using the roller and serums. I almost don't see a need for makeup anymore. My under eye circles are almost gone and I've had them my whole life I believe it's the vitamin C serum I use every morning and night after washing my face with Cetaphil bar soap- as recommended by my dermatologist.
1470331
It's really weak so you could for sure use it with retinol. I used it in day and Tretinoin the strongest strength at night and I was fine. It doesn't really resurface as much as it feels like it hydrates like its just hyaluronic acid or something.
1517393
I use prescription strength retinoids and yes I apply both .. The cream and then the serum .
2068409
Use it after toner and night cream. I don't use serum, so I'm not sure if you should apply it before or after. But this alone helps my skin.
1070987
I do not use it in place of moisturizer. Per my dermatologist, i use it on top of vitamin c cream and before moisturizer and eye cream. I have been using this product for a long time. I swear by it.
2010888
it says to use once a day so I use at night and don't use a moisturizer on top. in the morning I use a different cream with a moisturizer. it works well under make up too. I have only used it for a short time but my skin does feel tighter. good luck dorothy
1551269
I just thoroughly cleanse (make sure all make-up is off), let my skin dry and then use SkinVac. After using SkinVac I use a Vitamin C serum followed by hylaronic acid serum ( hylaronic acid is very soothing despite the name) and finally, a good moisturizer. I use Retin-A regularly, but I don't use it after the SkinVac for at least a day because I've found that to be a little irritating to my skin.