Can I wear retinol cream under makeup or should I just use it at night before bed?

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Paul Gill, MD · Answer

Retin-a is a key product in anti-aging. It best used at night (a pea size amount to each area of your face), and to start several times a week, instead of every night in the beginning. Side effects can include redness, dryness, and sun sensitivity. Occasionally a moisturizer may be needed. Certain people are able to eventually able to increase to nightly use. It is available over the counter (lowest strength), at your dermatologist/plastic surgeon's office, and by prescription.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is always difficult to preduct what each make up has int erms of ingredients that may inactivate the retinoid molecules. I highly recommend the RR Retinoid Repair cream from Kare Skin as it has not been shown to be effective with make-up.Best

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