I would say you need to make it part of your routine as most people I know that see great benefits use it on an ongoing basis.

Yes, I need to still use Bezoyl Perozide on my forehead, chin & inner cheeks before I apply makeup, or it slides right off. I tried switching to salicyclic acid, but it didn’t work very well. I have no wrinkles to speak of around my eyes, probably because I have worn eyeglasses every waking moment since age 9 and prescription sunglasses when outside. I will look into Differin, thanks.

Dear Terri, yes I do find the Retrieve/Retin-A cream base can be heavy. To tell the truth I still use Differin 0.1% gel on my t-zone, and the Retrieve everywhere else as that seems okay for me. The Differin is a light gel and the active ingredient is called adapalene. It does come in another presentation I think, but have always used this one. The thing about using Differin where I am still oily, is I can also use a benzoyl peroxide product to kill any back bacteria, and I think the 2 products work together well and reduce oiliness. You could experiment and see what works. Definitely I like the Retrieve for the liplines and around my eyes etc. I have found loads of great skin care information from Paula’s Choice. There are other products I haven’t tried that might be more suitable too, depending on your own skin. A good doctor who is into skin should be able to assist. Ps I just checked and the Retrieve cream is 0.05% Tretinoin.

I hope that others can give more feedback on this. I have the opposite issue which is a very dry skin and I find that the retinol makes it even dryer. So I have to supplement with oils or night cream.

Thanks for your tips and feedback Justine. It’s great to read about the regimens of others and what works for them.

This sounds like a great routine Suzanne!

Great to see it’s working for you. Yes I can see a difference too!

Thanks for your feedback Elizabeth and letting us know what is working for you! Will keep your ideas in mind for future articles.