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iamanelephant

I'm exhausted with retinol

it has been 2.5 months since I started using retinols into my skincare routine. Initially, I tried The Ordinary Retinol Serum, but I disliked its oily texture.

Then I switched to the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, which I adore. I apply it every night, ensure sufficient hydration for my skin, and use sunscreen.

Yet, I continue to experience breakouts on my forehead. Previously, I only had occasional blemishes in that area before using retinols.

Now, I wake up to new pimples every morning. They appear to be closed comedones, which I find difficult to heal. Moreover, for every one that does heal, three new ones appear.

I'm incredibly frustrated with this never-ending purging process. If there's no improvement by April,  I think I’ll stop using that serum

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littlebit748

It takes at the VERY least, 3 months to see any improvement of acne with a disciplined routine.

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wolfTop

I wouldn't expect remarkable results from either of these product lines. Personally, I strongly believe that investing a bit more in retinol is worthwhile compared to other skincare steps, as it ensures higher quality. Best of luck!

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