You look swollen, you are a young woman n her 40s, you looked amazing in your 20s, it is a shame that you did that to your face. It is insanity, you can't even talk and you don't look good. You destroyed your face and your beauty for "glass skin" that can't even move. And your skin would have been perfect anyway, better than it is now, if you have stopped years ago and you used just a great moisturizer. You wouldn't have aged and you would look more youthfull than you do now that you are swollen. You have mentall issues. It is not normal to put that thing to your skin when you are swollen and you can't eve move. That is for older women that is why you are swollen your whole life. Some people have such great skin that they don't need it untill they are 70.
Loved how you just said YES in the title only and did not create a suspense. Your simplest routine is what drove me to start watching you. Great content as always. Love from India :)
I can not agree with you more, I started using Differin at age of 55 then I switched to tretinoid until now without any problem,I am reaching 60 but my skin looks much better than when I was 40 or 30. My skin texture is totally changed, I believe that any one can do it, it is never too late.
@@امعلي-ت4ه8لjust Google it. Or look up videos from dermatologists on RUclips on how to use it. Plenty of resources already out there that you shouldn’t need to ask. And you’re better off asking actual doctors than randoms on the internet.
Your constant advocation for a simplistic and minimalistic approach to things is such a nice contrast to most other content I consume. I heavily align with your message and yet I still struggle to put it into practice with all that it constantly being advertised to me. It's like pushing a re-set button every time I watch your videos to remind me life doesn't have to be so complicated!
That's a deep sign for you to filter what you consume, as well as being more selective towards who/what you expose yourself. We feed our minds with everything we watch/read/do everyday. Let's make it as beneficial as possible! Take care!
This is so true I completely agree, I watch hot n flashy, then I go buy all the stuff she uses then after a couple uses they sit, it such a waste of money, I find with tret at night maybe vitamin c in the morning and tinted sunscreen I am good to go
I have been telling my friends the same thing. I started using Differin since in my late 20s. I used to have oily skin, and I was acne prone. I started using Differin until now I’m 44 years old. I was told I still look like in my early 30s, or 35 ish. I don’t see the necessity to use so many different tretinoin or retinols. I still use it now, after cleaning my face at night, a layer of moisturizer, Differin, another layer of moisturizer and I go to sleep. I now have almost glass skin, I became normal skin type. I got a bit hyped with all the retinol skin care products, and enjoyed playing around with them. But I went back to Differin. It’s just so many ingredients. I haven’t had acnes for a decade. I will never stop using it.
@@oishii86 I will have to admit, as Asian. Who watches a lot of western RUclipsrs, I am glad that I got to know brands like CeraVe, or Vanicream etc. So my current skin care routine for PM: I use Bioderma’s micellar water to cleanse all the dirty stuffs on my face and I just chill. We take showers at night. I will use Vanicream’s gentle cleanser after shower, pat my face dry and put on a layer of puynkang yul’s moisturizer. Wait until my skin is dry, Differin, and then a reacher cream. I sometimes just like using Nivea (made from Germany) version. Or Pyunkang Yul’s Ampoule. In the morning because I have normal skin, I don’t get dry or oily, I rinse me face just with water. Same stuffs as my PM routine, but not the cream, I use timeless vitamin C. and then, sunscreen! I have like 20 bottles of them, I like mix and match. Sometimes it’s boring to always have the same routine, so I like to switch my serums, or sunscreens just for fun. 😂
I am Taiwanese so we have been using Korean skin care products for 16 years already. I actually have considered starting my RUclips channel to give western people an Asian point of view. Taiwan’s economy is basically in OEM, ODM. So our skin care products are mostly from Japan or Korea.
@@jenk4443 Their essence toner. I would say, it’s not the best, but it helps me minimizing my skincare routine. Otherwise I usually skip toners and just use a serum and a cream (currently using Nivea or FAB)
That was cute. "I am a Differin pusher" I enjoy your videos so much. I really loved the one you did with your Mom. She treasures her daughter. So sweet.
I much older than you. I have been using prescription retinA for about 30 years. I use 0.1%. I am lucky that my husband is a Doctor ( not a dermatologist) and he can prescribe it for me. I have to say the results are worth the peelin and redness that come with the use of this product. I don’t even want to use foundation any more. Protection from the sun like you said is extremely important. Thank you for your encouragement.
@@margotrobbie8582 I am not saying that it is "Good". I am saying that it is a sign that the retinA IS working. this is something that I have discussed with my dermatologist. The peeling means that the product is working because that is what it it supposed to do. In other words to act like a " peeling"
@@margotrobbie8582 Yes I am. The peeling is what shows the product is working. It ia worse in the begging . I love the peeling. you can use a mild exfoliator in the morning and that will help .
Thank you! I don't prepare food using any recipes, I must say...I eat extremely simply. My diet excludes sugar (except a handful of times per year for birthday celebrations, weddings, these types of occasions )... I don't consume any alcohol, I don't smoke...lifestyle is very basic; focused on optimizing my quality of life, staying alive, and aging gracefully. I move my body every day, I practice meditation and yoga daily. I go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time. I spend time with my family, friends. I volunteer. I count my blessings (start every day with gratitude and not taking anything for granted).
I would also love some healthy eating style videos even if no recipes. I really have a hard time with this and feel like I just don’t know how to eat healthy…meanwhile cholesterol continues to rise. 😮 Loved this post, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us and clarifying the differences between the different retinoids.
@@JenniferMyers At which time do you go to sleep/ wake up and start the day? And do you make exceptions if you are invited somewhere/ for certain occasions? I would love a video about your sleep hygiene 🍵🌷🌸🧘♀
@JenniferMyers thank you for your thoughtful reply. It might seem very basic and simple to you, since you're exposed to it every day. I gained a lot from watching you make a salad, because it never crossed my mind to just combine certain things, or make jerky out of beef liver. What you share is invaluable and albeit simple, which is great, because I can remember it easily.
did u use moisturizer and sunscreen for back while in tretinoin? I'm planning to use this for my back also but it seems very difficult for me to use moisturizer or sunscreen on my back😢
@@mariaafsana4459 i use moisturiser on my back sometimes (only when there's irritation). I never use sunscreen on that area though because I don't wear open back clothes, but if you wear clothes that expose your back to sunlight you definitely need to protect it.
Your skin is a living testament to its efficacy and i appreciate your honesty. I started using adapalene 0.1% gel last year after noticing a sudden loss in skin elasticity and increased wrinkles three years post menopause. It took a good six months before i noticed marked improvement but it has come. It is cheaper than many drugstore inactives and gave me no side effects.
I was on Differin for 8+ years and I had great glass like skin but still broke up. I started using spironolactone and never got cystic acne again (just the occasional bump from sweat or a pimple, nothing crazy like before). I switched to Tretinoin 0.025 and the next day I thought my pores looked smaller. I have kept with the tretinoin and am now at 0.05 strength almost a year later and this is the best my skin has ever looked. I think adapalene is a great product that everyone should try but I definitely don’t think it works best for my skin.
@@blueaqua9300 I don't see what isn't right. I share the same experience: Differin has made my skin glass like (great texture and glow), has reduced my acne by a great extent - but I still break out so despite being milder acne I still have acne so didn't solve the issue completely
@@MyLoVeLyMaN she use it for too long to say its not that good...I mean its was obviously great,she got glass looking skin.. its just tret works for her even better..That is what she need to say.Btw differin is for mild to moderate acne issues made.And in this video is talked about anti aging not acne benefits.
@delza9137, But you saw results, Good for you, I'm so chicken, I've been sitting on my Adapalene for over a year, my skin is good just want it better, I'm almost 70 years of age, it has a lot to do with Genetics, my Mom had Flawless skin, even the Hospice nurse talked about her skin, Sorry didn't mean to say so much, I miss her very much 😢 . Blessings to you Always ❤❤❤
I have been using Tretinoin ever since watching you recommend it about 9 weeks ago now. I’ve had no purging or redness. Started on 0.025 now on 0.050. My skin is smoother but I’m hoping to see better results in a few weeks time. I know it’s not a quick thing so being patient. I follow all the steps you have recommended and it has simplified everything. By the way I’m 65! Better late than never. Thank you for clear, simple, honest advice Jennifer🥰
@@a_ellerina5137 definitely see a difference. Skin much clearer I actually have a shine on my skin that had long gone 🤣🤣I’ll keep using it as long as I’m seeing it work. I’m now on 1%. I have had redness and peeling, so sometimes I put my moisturiser under and over the Tretinoin. Worth giving it a go.
I started my journey with Differin about 4 years ago. I used it for over a year and then switched to tretinoin 0.05%. I have to disagree somewhat that they work equally. If anything, the effects are quite different. After using Differin for a few months, I noticed that my skin was softer and smoother feeling but it didn't necessarily look that much different. On a whim I decided to make the switch to tretinoin and that was a complete sea change. For the first time in my adult life, I stopped having oily, acne-prone skin. After a few months, my skin was finally acting "normal" at the age of 51. I have now been using it religiously (2 nights on, 1 night off) for 3 years and at the age of 54, I can safely say that I have virtually no static wrinkles/lines - just a couple of faint creases under my eyes that I am keeping tabs on.
I've used tretinoin for 2 years and switched to adapalene gel now for almost 2 years. In my experience adapalene is way more effective to me. I've seen results with my fine lines and wrinkles too with adapalene gel. I'm currently using it nightly now in conjunction with salicylic acid, niacinamide, and potassium azeloyl diglycinate.
thank you so much for comparing these two. Tretinoin is really hard to find in my country and I have been debating whether or not to get Differin instead.
I started tretinoin because of one of your videos. It didn’t clear up my cystic hormonal jawline acne (therefore I had to add azelaic acid), but it helped my texture so much. I‘m know 26 and have the best Skin I ever had in a long time. So thank you, for your advice!
I've been using tretinoin for 6 weeks now and my acne is slowly clearing up. My forehead looks so smooth though! I'm not having many side effects apart from a red face 😅 after another 2 weeks I'll see if I want to add anything like others say they have
Im using differin for anti aging since i cant get tretnoion due to lost of imsurance 😢. Can you do a video on a routine with the skincare products i can use along with it please .
I started tretinoin 3 years ago, I was 35 and I was so upset no fancy dermatologist ever told me about it. my skin was good, white Caucasian, no wrinkles, no lines but some acne occasionally. Tretinoin together with glycolic and TCA peels changed my skin so much that I cant recognise it. Everyone I know I literally beg to start tretinoin and not to waste a day. I also alternate Differin and tretinoin, and at this stage I cant see much change as I already have amazing skin.
What routine did you follow when using the differin, Glycolic acid and tretinoin? I've been wanting to include tretinoin on my routine, I already use Glycolic acid. Thanks in advance 😊❤
@judith2581 It depends skin to skin, but what I did was First, I started with tretinoin 0.5% and of course you must expect purging and peeling in the beginning. Don't over do it, I apply tretinoin and after 20 minutes I apply serum and masturizer, I want tretinoin to realy go deep down before I use other product on top of it. I alternate tretinoin /differin always same way, but I don't really have a rule, i simply look at my skin and decide which one to apply that day, but always finish with masturizer, they both have drying effect. Once a week, I use 30% glycolic peel and that day and next 2 days, after I won't be applying tretinoin or differin bcs it will be too much for my skin. Sunscreen is a must ! Even if I go out for 2 minutes, I will apply good amount of sunscreen. If you are not committed to protecting your skin from sun all the time, you better not use tretinoin. First, I started with tretinoin, and after 2 years, I added a differin. I'm not sure if starting both at the same time is a good idea.
I have used Adapalene before, I loved it. Will give this routine a try for a while. Do you think it would be good if I go back to Adapalene and use Tret once a week until I work my way up to alternating them (one each night)? Or is it too much? I stopped Adapalene cuz I started using the CeraVe retinol, the light green one. So I think my skin can adjust to Tret very quickly. About Glycolic, I have used the o e from the ordinary, it has 10%, I think I was miss using it cuz I was applying it 3 times a week. Thanks again for sharing your tips 🫶
Amazing, thank you so much.. I am 44, have just used 0.3% retinol for the first time in my life. But I am as determined as you are when you were 25. I am changing my career, society is agist, and I need a good look for myself, to improve my life, and to feel my best. I find it hard to go to the doctor to get tretinoin.. Instead I will do the differin, I can wait a bit more !
Thanks for this video, Jennifer. Hope you’re doing well. I agree with you. I’ve been using Adapalene for 3 years. I don’t plan on using Tretinoin ever. I don’t want to go through the irritation, redness, peeling etc. I’ve had excellent results using Adapalene and I’m not slowing down. The only thing I’ve had was some purging but other than that, it’s been smooth sailing. I’ve switched from Differin to Acne Free because Acne Free was cheaper. I love this stuff along with my other products in my skincare routine. Yes, sunscreen is a must. Thank you for being here. ☺️👍🏾
@@NomfundoV8 After a little bit of purging, I’ve seen my whiteheads and blackheads slowly get smaller, my dark spots and hyperpigmentation were fading (along with everyday application of sunscreen) and my skin’s bumpy texture got smoother. I thought my skin would be red and peeling from using it every night before bed but no. I’ve had absolutely no irritation at all from 3 years ago to now. Adapalene is great!
@@aniyaedwards3472 Wow, that’s amazing thank you for the detailed information. I’m about to start using it and I’ve been researching on how to begin the process. What sunscreen do you use, I have trouble finding one that won’t leave looking ghostly, but I prefer mineral sunscreen which is tricky.
@@NomfundoV8 I use Sun Bum SPF 50 moisturizing sunscreen lotion. It leaves no white cast and goes on smoothly. If you want proper protection, apply a lot to exposed areas of skin (including in between the toes and fingers, near the hairline, on the ears, behind the ears, the lips and around the eye area). Do not get this in your eyes! It burns like crazy! Wait 15 minutes before going outside. Apply it all year round. I’ve yet to find a sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast or doesn’t burn the eyes.
@@aniyaedwards3472 Thank you so much for the tips and I’ll try Sun Bum and see how it goes. I have to practice applying 15 minutes before I have a bad habit of applying just before I leave😆 Luckily I apply it all year round. Thank you once again.
I'm 28 years old, and following your recommendations and motivation , I've just begun my tretinoïne journey, thanks a lot for sharing your experience, I knw I'll be grateful to you for the rest of my life, kisses from Algeria
you were one of the first people i watched to obtain more information when i began using topical retinoids at 22! (i am 25 this year) i started with prescription tretinoin cream but as someone with eczema it was too much, i switched to differin and it has been amazing. i am able to be consistent with it because it doesn't cause eczema flares and for financial reasons as well😊 thank you for making this content 💓
I started using tretinoin at 30 now 32. My skin is so much better now than in my 20s. Took a while to get used to it But so so worth the struggle!!. Started on 0.25 now on 0.5. I have also been using SPF 50 every day since 24 continue to use it everyday. Your skin is beautiful I came accross your videos and that’s why I started using tretinoin. It’s a skin journey and process but 100% worth it xx
Thank you so much for this information! I wish I had started 20 years ago. But, like you said it is never too late, I have been using Differin for about 3 weeks. I also use the Nira product for about 9 months and it has lessen the look of wrinkles.
Differin is $200 CAD here in Canada for some ridiculous reason. Pharmacists couldn't explain to me why. Meanwhile, Stieva-A (Tretinoin) is $20. Both are Rx.
Your skin is flawless!! I recently started using Adapalene and after only a few weeks I’ve noticed good results. I’ve been following your routine. I’m using it for its anti-aging benefits not for acne. I have good skin to begin with. My skin has been looking brighter and so smooth that it almost looks like I have a filter on my skin. I have no desire to try Trentinoin. I’m happy with the Differin. Compared to all the expensive skincare I’ve used this is a bargain!! I wear mineral sunscreen everyday, a hat and I limit my sun exposure. Also I take care of my skin by not drinking or smoking. I take skin supplements, drink collagen and take vitamins making sure I get enough vitamin A. I also juice everyday. I mostly drink green juice or watermelon juice. Water is also important for clear, hydrated skin. Healthy habits and consistency in skincare is really key to achieving great skin. I love your videos!!❤️
Have been using OTC retinols and retinals products I have done 2 weeks on Differin without any side effects If anything it smoothed out my texture and calmed my active pimples Not planning to use it more than 3x a week Maybe 4 in the summer when my skin gets more oily Love the product Thank you for advocating it I am glad I tried it and I shall be sticking to it I am 46 but the general poll of my age is mid 30s
Thank you for your encouragement Jennifer. I started Differin around Spring 2021, and by Fall 2021, I had the best clearest and healthiest skin of my life. In mid 2022, I got greedy with trying new skin care products and eating new snack foods, and my acne came back. Been back on Differin routine for 3 months now, and I am see my healthy skin again. Side note, I do use benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cleanser. Plus either Aveeno moisturizer in PM and sunscreen in AM.
Did you experience a purge either acne or peeling, switching from differin to tretinoin? I'm on wk 4 of tret after having used adapalene for years, and am thankfully having zero additional acne or peeling. I'm wondering if being on adapalene beforehand meant my skin was used to it already, even though they are different ingredients? 🤔
Thank you Jennifer! I tried to get a prescription for Tretinoin from my GP (UK) but they won't prescribe it unless you have acne or other skin conditions. Therefore, I am so excited that you have told us about an 'equal' alternative. I have just Googled it and our pharmacies here in the UK sell Differin 0.1% Gel without prescription! I love all your videos, you are a great inspiration! Thanks again! 😁
Same here. I was in Dubai a few weeks ago and just for a larf, I popped into one of the generic pharmacies in the mall, and bought several tubes of Tretinoin of different strengths for cheaps and no quibble to last me a year. Am beginning to lose my tether with UK GP's just in general
Half my life I’ve been told there is no cure to the black heads and pimples. Now thanks to your channel (as well) I asked my doctor for tretinoin prescription! I’ll share when I see results ❤
Thanks i need It to hear this. I promised myself to finish my 30 g of adapelene before switching to tretinoin. I'm starting my third month and now i use It nightly
Some people cant tolerate differin and in that case, tretinoin works well for. I was on differin for 5 years and my face looked like hell. Constant itching, peeling and redness and still a lot of zits. Decided to ask my derm for tret and spiro and my skin has zero irritation at all. No peeling or itching and my skin has cleared up a lot.
I can only use tretinoin. Unfortunately I’m allergic to Differin. It’s great for acne, but itches and burns like fire on my skin, even if I use very very little
Adapalene must work the same as tretinoin for acne, but for skin aging there is simply not as much studies to back it up as there are with tretinoin, which has been studied for decades, adapalene being a much more recent synthetic retinoic. Also, tretinoin is a natural substance and melabolite of our bodies, whereas there isn't any adapalene in our systems, ok, that doesn't say much, but I would rather go with something natural, because of that tretinoin binds to all 3 subtypes of retinoic acid receptors in our skin (ie. alpha, beta, gamma), and if I can remeber correctly adapalene binds only to beta, or something, not to all the three, that's way it is milder and has less side effects, but we do not yet know whether or not it also diminishes it's efficacy in skin aging. Other thing to consider about what you say is that if you want to prevent future skin damage or aging you can't stop tretinoin for much long time simply because you have been using it for decades (it's like stoping sun screen because you have already used it in the past), because the sun is everyday causing damage to our skin, and tretinon helps not only to reverse that damage but also to prevent it, that's why it's such a mustake to stop using it in the summer like many people do, because it's exatactly in the summer that one needs it the most, because tretinoin prevents the cascade of damage that the sun rays causes in the skin in the moment that you expose it. I would dare to say it is even more inmportant than sunscreen (of course, if you already avoid direct exposure to sun). I would recommend unsing it on alternate days forever for optimal results.
They are all synthetic derivatives of retinoic acid. Adapalene and retinols are weaker versions because the molecules take longer to convert to retinoic acid and have less side effects. Also Tretinoin is not suitable for everyone.
@@karenmariewagstaff5746 tretinoin is all-trans-retinoic acid, it's not synthetic, of course it is synthetized, but it's not synthetic in the sense that it was made up like adapalene, that doesn't exist in nature, because tretinoin a metabolite of vitamin A. When one eats, for instante, beef or chicken liver, or take supplements of vitamin A, like cod liver oil, the body naturaly ingests or transforms it in tretinoin.
I am so curious about your sleep habits and what do you do during occassions where you have to change your routines. And your methods of moving your body and what are your tips to start with.
I’m so happy when I see you upload a new video you are a ray of sunshine can you please do another daytime/nighttime routine I know probably nothing has changed but I can only speak for myself when I say it inspires me to keep on my skincare journey much love
How sweet can you be omg your are the best . Thank you for sharing it motivated me alot as a 23y.o and it has been just one week since I started and you were a big reason why
I'm currently using tretinoin 0,025% after using adapalene for 2 years. It's pretty amazing, my skin is so smooth. But on days where i get breakouts, i tried changing to epiduo which is adapalene + benzoyl peroxide and my breakouts get a lot better overnight meanwhile tretinoin would only make my face even redder.
Same here it must be the benzoyl peroxide that dries out the spots in epiduo? Bc when I use Adapalene gel on it’s own, it helps stop new breakouts, but it doesn’t dry up the existing spots. When it’s combined with BP in the epiduo I get rid of the existing spots as well as preventing new ones!
I saw positive changes in my skin after just 1 month with differin - cleaner, pores smaller, skin tone more even, my face overall seeming brighter. All the more impressive, because I didn't expect it. After another 6 months of usage I haven't seen any further improvements though.
Acne. I don't have wrinkles, so I can't tell if it does anything for aging. My skin certainly looks smoother and more vibrant. @@jesusmywholehaschanged
I started Differin a couple of minths ago. I dud have slight redness and irtitstion sround my mouth, nise andceyes, so indtesd if everyday, I went to once a week, then twoce a week and now Im getting used to it. Im excited to see the results after 6 months...a year! Im 60 years old but have bern uding retinols fir a few years now and needed to graduate to somthing stronger. I just found you and subscribed. Thanks for your information!🥰
Hi Jennifer, you are so Beutiful and I hope I can have that healthy bright skin like yours!!😊 I know is not really on the topic but, could you do a video on Differin helping stretch marks and how to use it on the body? Hope you can, thank you!!💥🎊💥
Adapalene 0.3% and Tazarotene 0.1% have always given me the best results than Tretinoin. If Tretinoin doesnt work for you, try Adapalene or Tazarotene. Surprisingly, I didn't have much irritation with Tazarotene.
I have some closed comedones for that reason I wanted to try differen in a short contact therapy and tazarotene as a overall treatment for acne marks minor scarring pores and stuff ( i think tretinon somehow gives cystic acne it’s not the case with tazarotene according to the review ) so a guidance on how and when to use these two and how to incorporate these in the skin will be very helpful I’ll be waiting!
Hi Gorgeous, Im a big fan of you. I've been watching you for 5 years or more, and I wish you unfiltered close up of your face so we can really see what it looks like closer.Back in Philippines I have been using Maxipeel a combination of tretinoin and hydroquinone for 20+ years now on and off. It's really worth it. Just be consistent.
I also went from differin to tazorac. I was on it for monthss hoping it would get better and it never did my skin was so red and irritated everyday and I was still breaking out. I wanted to stick with it but eventually gave up and now I’m back on differin :))
You said you had difficulty with your hair growth journey. Could you please make a video on how you overcame the situation and how you maintain the results 😊
Hi Jennifer. Good morning. You’ve really been inspiring. It’s my third week of exactly following your skin routine. Right from the Cetaphil cleaner, tretenoin 0.5 and the cerave Pm. My skin did purge. Day 2 was all red. I’m slowly getting into it. I will get the skin I desire. And thanks a lot. Keep it up.
I am currently studying overseas and the moment I realized adapalene was available over the counter here during the peak of covid, I immediately implemented it into my skincare routine. It's great for acne. The best in my humble opinion. I still use it, and now that I know it can have similar effects as tretinoin I will definitely keep using it, even when I get to my home country. Although.... I am having a hard time not using the adapalene with the clindamycin because it's more effective then just adapalene 😅😂
I have used tretinoin for 1.5 years. And recently i saw the information that the tretinoin long-term uses may cause bones toxicity and liver damages. So i am hesitating. Do you have some research about these aspect? Hope you can see this comment. I am a Chinese girl using tretinoin 0.1%.
I’ve switched to 0.025% tretinoin cream after using 0.1% Differin gel for a few years. They are very similar, but I find that tretinoin targets my blackheads much better. I would like to try the gel vs the cream when I do go up to 0.05% eventually.
Love your channel am so scared of using tretinoin because my skin is smooth no mark no texture no pimples etc BUT l can already see how my skin is aging especially on my forehead and on my cheeks What would you advice people like me?
I have started using tretinoin for a few days, I'm surprised to see almost no side effects and my skin already feels great. But I'm so scared after coming across many negative reviews comments and risks, i don't know what to do... I'm loving tretinoin, i don't wanna quit, but I'm also scared thinking if I'm harming my health.
Thanks for another great video, Jennifer! I'm 36 and using Differin gel four nights a week, and using The Ordinary's Vitamin C 30% suspension in silicone on those other nights. Has been working absolute wonders for my skin and is so simple and affordable. If my skin starts getting too sensitive, I just have a few nights where all I wear is moisturiser.
@@threearrows2248 Hey! Sorry for the late reply. I updated my post as I left out a bit of info :) I use Differen Gel around four nights a week, and Vitamin C on those other three. But if I start feeling sensitivity coming on, I cut right back on both and just use a moisturiser. Hope this helps! Also, I had been using Differin Gel for a few months before I introduced Vitamin C.
Unfortunately Differin is not available OTC in Canada. By prescription it is expensive as at least my insurance doesn’t cover it. I use prescription tretinoin
thank u, i started with cerave resurfacing serum and one month in i am purging like a dog ... since one year i am struggling with adult acne (26yo now) and i realized that the time when you do nothing and still can have baby skin, has passed........it is a super painful process bc mentally i am still struggling when i have breakouts. facials can bring temporary results but it is not sustainable. thanks for ur sincerity and advice. now i dont have any irritation or dryness from the cerave serum, im considering to start slowly with differin gel. acne gals out there, be strong! thanks again, your words calm me down
@@umelaila1036 yes i started with that, it was gentle but slightly irritating for the eyes. after 4 weeks i started purging quite bad, then another month later i changed to differin 0.1% cream bc i finally was able to see a dermatologist. one month differin now and i still have some pimples but way less. its a long and slightly scary process, but have faith! go slow. hope this helps.
your voice is such a breath of fresh air, I could listen to you for hours Jennifer. thank you for your content! will soon start Adapalene seriously and I am excited 😊
Hello. . I am 32 years old and my skin is very different from my body. My body is white. But my face has brown spots under my skin, please help me please😔💔
The studies seem to suggest you need to use .3% adapalene to get some of the similar benefits as .05% tretinoin. I have .1% adapalene right now. I wish that worked as well as tretinoin, but I'm not quite as confident as you are after seeing that study.
She doesnt even have acne so she is not the one to speak about this tbh. In my experience differin didnt even come close to 0.05 tret. I used differin for 7+ months
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Can I ask you a question please, how did you find out about tretinoin so long ago
Make a video on which sunscreen u r using nd what would you suggest to us
You look swollen, you are a young woman n her 40s, you looked amazing in your 20s, it is a shame that you did that to your face. It is insanity, you can't even talk and you don't look good. You destroyed your face and your beauty for "glass skin" that can't even move. And your skin would have been perfect anyway, better than it is now, if you have stopped years ago and you used just a great moisturizer. You wouldn't have aged and you would look more youthfull than you do now that you are swollen.
You have mentall issues. It is not normal to put that thing to your skin when you are swollen and you can't eve move. That is for older women that is why you are swollen your whole life.
Some people have such great skin that they don't need it untill they are 70.
@ JenniferMyers Does adapalene have the ability to show anti aging benefits without maintenance level use of Tretinoin along side?
100% in agreement with what you said about age - it's never too late too start.
I started in my 50s. The results are beyond my expectations.
I really liked what you said... " the day you begin, is the day when your progress starts"
Yes 🤗 I also liked “ . . . The discipline is in service of the outcome “
Loved how you just said YES in the title only and did not create a suspense. Your simplest routine is what drove me to start watching you. Great content as always.
Love from India :)
It’s a little too basic, and she never talks about how important it is to wear sunscreen.
@@smilebyyourselfI see the SPF recommendation each video, hmmm
Right! And I still watched the full video!
I can not agree with you more, I started using Differin at age of 55 then I switched to tretinoid until now without any problem,I am reaching 60 but my skin looks much better than when I was 40 or 30. My skin texture is totally changed, I believe that any one can do it, it is never too late.
How use retenoed please
@@امعلي-ت4ه8لjust Google it. Or look up videos from dermatologists on RUclips on how to use it. Plenty of resources already out there that you shouldn’t need to ask. And you’re better off asking actual doctors than randoms on the internet.
May I ask why you switched?
Where could I purchase Differing and Tretinoid?
@@PinkHypatia only because I goy opportunity to buy Tretinoid without any prescription and I was told that tretinoid is more effective.
Your constant advocation for a simplistic and minimalistic approach to things is such a nice contrast to most other content I consume. I heavily align with your message and yet I still struggle to put it into practice with all that it constantly being advertised to me. It's like pushing a re-set button every time I watch your videos to remind me life doesn't have to be so complicated!
That's a deep sign for you to filter what you consume, as well as being more selective towards who/what you expose yourself. We feed our minds with everything we watch/read/do everyday. Let's make it as beneficial as possible!
Take care!
Completely agree with this! 👌
This is so true I completely agree, I watch hot n flashy, then I go buy all the stuff she uses then after a couple uses they sit, it such a waste of money, I find with tret at night maybe vitamin c in the morning and tinted sunscreen I am good to go
Btw I still love that lady I just have to stop myself from buying all the stuff she does😂😂
same here ! watching her videos gives me the reality check I need to stop consuming !
I have been telling my friends the same thing. I started using Differin since in my late 20s. I used to have oily skin, and I was acne prone. I started using Differin until now I’m 44 years old. I was told I still look like in my early 30s, or 35 ish. I don’t see the necessity to use so many different tretinoin or retinols. I still use it now, after cleaning my face at night, a layer of moisturizer, Differin, another layer of moisturizer and I go to sleep.
I now have almost glass skin, I became normal skin type. I got a bit hyped with all the retinol skin care products, and enjoyed playing around with them. But I went back to Differin. It’s just so many ingredients. I haven’t had acnes for a decade. I will never stop using it.
Thanks for the information.
What is your day routine?
@@oishii86 I will have to admit, as Asian. Who watches a lot of western RUclipsrs, I am glad that I got to know brands like CeraVe, or Vanicream etc. So my current skin care routine for PM:
I use Bioderma’s micellar water to cleanse all the dirty stuffs on my face and I just chill.
We take showers at night. I will use Vanicream’s gentle cleanser after shower, pat my face dry and put on a layer of puynkang yul’s moisturizer. Wait until my skin is dry, Differin, and then a reacher cream. I sometimes just like using Nivea (made from Germany) version. Or Pyunkang Yul’s Ampoule.
In the morning because I have normal skin, I don’t get dry or oily, I rinse me face just with water. Same stuffs as my PM routine, but not the cream, I use timeless vitamin C. and then, sunscreen! I have like 20 bottles of them, I like mix and match. Sometimes it’s boring to always have the same routine, so I like to switch my serums, or sunscreens just for fun. 😂
I am Taiwanese so we have been using Korean skin care products for 16 years already. I actually have considered starting my RUclips channel to give western people an Asian point of view. Taiwan’s economy is basically in OEM, ODM. So our skin care products are mostly from Japan or Korea.
@@brendawei What pyunkang yul moisturizer do you use?
@@jenk4443 Their essence toner. I would say, it’s not the best, but it helps me minimizing my skincare routine. Otherwise I usually skip toners and just use a serum and a cream (currently using Nivea or FAB)
That was cute. "I am a Differin pusher" I enjoy your videos so much. I really loved the one you did with your Mom. She treasures her daughter. So sweet.
is that you the person in your pfp? if so, you’re gorgeous!
I much older than you. I have been using prescription retinA for about 30 years. I use 0.1%. I am lucky that my husband is a Doctor ( not a dermatologist) and he can prescribe it for me. I have to say the results are worth the peelin and redness that come with the use of this product. I don’t even want to use foundation any more. Protection from the sun like you said is extremely important. Thank you for your encouragement.
What? U saying the peeling and redness are good?
@@margotrobbie8582 I am not saying that it is "Good". I am saying that it is a sign that the retinA IS working. this is something that I have discussed with my dermatologist. The peeling means that the product is working because that is what it it supposed to do. In other words to act like a " peeling"
@jobaby728 I wouldn't use it. At least not right away. You have let your skin get used to it very slowly.
How can I get a prescription for it?
@@margotrobbie8582 Yes I am. The peeling is what shows the product is working. It ia worse in the begging . I love the peeling. you can use a mild exfoliator in the morning and that will help .
Your skin looks so bright and plump! Can you please post more recipes and lifestyle advice? They are always a breath of fresh air.
Thank you! I don't prepare food using any recipes, I must say...I eat extremely simply. My diet excludes sugar (except a handful of times per year for birthday celebrations, weddings, these types of occasions )... I don't consume any alcohol, I don't smoke...lifestyle is very basic; focused on optimizing my quality of life, staying alive, and aging gracefully. I move my body every day, I practice meditation and yoga daily. I go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time. I spend time with my family, friends. I volunteer. I count my blessings (start every day with gratitude and not taking anything for granted).
I would also love some healthy eating style videos even if no recipes. I really have a hard time with this and feel like I just don’t know how to eat healthy…meanwhile cholesterol continues to rise. 😮 Loved this post, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us and clarifying the differences between the different retinoids.
@@JenniferMyers At which time do you go to sleep/ wake up and start the day? And do you make exceptions if you are invited somewhere/ for certain occasions? I would love a video about your sleep hygiene 🍵🌷🌸🧘♀
@JenniferMyers thank you for your thoughtful reply. It might seem very basic and simple to you, since you're exposed to it every day. I gained a lot from watching you make a salad, because it never crossed my mind to just combine certain things, or make jerky out of beef liver. What you share is invaluable and albeit simple, which is great, because I can remember it easily.
@@JenniferMyersSugar is my biggest weakness!! How did u train ureself to avoid it??
Used both adapalene (differin) and tretinoin for back acne. Both helped, but tretinoin proved to be much more effective for me personally.
did u use moisturizer and sunscreen for back while in tretinoin?
I'm planning to use this for my back also but it seems very difficult for me to use moisturizer or sunscreen on my back😢
@@mariaafsana4459 i use moisturiser on my back sometimes (only when there's irritation). I never use sunscreen on that area though because I don't wear open back clothes, but if you wear clothes that expose your back to sunlight you definitely need to protect it.
@@mariaafsana4459just cover up
Your skin is a living testament to its efficacy and i appreciate your honesty. I started using adapalene 0.1% gel last year after noticing a sudden loss in skin elasticity and increased wrinkles three years post menopause. It took a good six months before i noticed marked improvement but it has come. It is cheaper than many drugstore inactives and gave me no side effects.
You are not just shiny and glowing outside but also your soul reflects all the goodness in you. Thanks for all the sincerety and great advise
I was on Differin for 8+ years and I had great glass like skin but still broke up. I started using spironolactone and never got cystic acne again (just the occasional bump from sweat or a pimple, nothing crazy like before). I switched to Tretinoin 0.025 and the next day I thought my pores looked smaller. I have kept with the tretinoin and am now at 0.05 strength almost a year later and this is the best my skin has ever looked. I think adapalene is a great product that everyone should try but I definitely don’t think it works best for my skin.
Did you use oral or topical spironolactone?
so you use it for 8 years...had glass skin but still you claim it was not that good product? Something isnt logic here
@@blueaqua9300 I don't see what isn't right. I share the same experience: Differin has made my skin glass like (great texture and glow), has reduced my acne by a great extent - but I still break out so despite being milder acne I still have acne so didn't solve the issue completely
@@MyLoVeLyMaN she use it for too long to say its not that good...I mean its was obviously great,she got glass looking skin.. its just tret works for her even better..That is what she need to say.Btw differin is for mild to moderate acne issues made.And in this video is talked about anti aging not acne benefits.
@@blueaqua9300you can have glass skin and still have occasional breakouts
It took me 6 months to see results from differin. I think it is because I started REALLY gradually.
@delza9137, But you saw results, Good for you, I'm so chicken, I've been sitting on my Adapalene for over a year, my skin is good just want it better, I'm almost 70 years of age, it has a lot to do with Genetics, my Mom had Flawless skin, even the Hospice nurse talked about her skin, Sorry didn't mean to say so much, I miss her very much 😢 . Blessings to you Always ❤❤❤
Did you apply it daily?
Wym? All of creams show results after months and w tretinoin even more bc u go little by little not like a random cream u can use daily
I have been using Tretinoin ever since watching you recommend it about 9 weeks ago now. I’ve had no purging or redness. Started on 0.025 now on 0.050. My skin is smoother but I’m hoping to see better results in a few weeks time. I know it’s not a quick thing so being patient. I follow all the steps you have recommended and it has simplified everything. By the way I’m 65! Better late than never. Thank you for clear, simple, honest advice Jennifer🥰
I started Tretinoin at age 67, never too late.
Ladies, do you see a difference after some time?
@@a_ellerina5137 definitely see a difference. Skin much clearer I actually have a shine on my skin that had long gone 🤣🤣I’ll keep using it as long as I’m seeing it work. I’m now on 1%. I have had redness and peeling, so sometimes I put my moisturiser under and over the Tretinoin. Worth giving it a go.
Is 0.01 higher than 0.025?
@@noyaclyst2437 no it’s the lowest I, on 0.10 now. Hope this helps. x
I started my journey with Differin about 4 years ago. I used it for over a year and then switched to tretinoin 0.05%. I have to disagree somewhat that they work equally. If anything, the effects are quite different. After using Differin for a few months, I noticed that my skin was softer and smoother feeling but it didn't necessarily look that much different. On a whim I decided to make the switch to tretinoin and that was a complete sea change. For the first time in my adult life, I stopped having oily, acne-prone skin. After a few months, my skin was finally acting "normal" at the age of 51. I have now been using it religiously (2 nights on, 1 night off) for 3 years and at the age of 54, I can safely say that I have virtually no static wrinkles/lines - just a couple of faint creases under my eyes that I am keeping tabs on.
How did you start different ie for the first time? What and how often did you use it and what with
People can use a moisturizer first then massage in a little of bit of tretinoin on top of it. It won't mess up your face this way.
I have been using retin a for 15 years, 0.05 but now I’m on 0.1 love retin a my skin looks better now that in my 20s
I appreciate your perseverance in keeping your eyebrows still as possible
😮
I've used tretinoin for 2 years and switched to adapalene gel now for almost 2 years. In my experience adapalene is way more effective to me. I've seen results with my fine lines and wrinkles too with adapalene gel. I'm currently using it nightly now in conjunction with salicylic acid, niacinamide, and potassium azeloyl diglycinate.
Did you purge after switching to adapalene? I am looking to switch over but am afraid of purging once again.
@@Its.Desiree I didn't.
i thought that we shouldn't mix saicylic acid a differin together?
@@houdanaami200 I use it in a form of facial wash.
Did adapalene fade your acne scars ?
thank you so much for comparing these two. Tretinoin is really hard to find in my country and I have been debating whether or not to get Differin instead.
I love how your face looks so smooth and doesn't move even when you talk.
I started differin at 14 when I found your channel, i dont plan on stopping ever, it improved my skin a lot love ur channel😸
Wait you can use it at such a young age???
I started tretinoin because of one of your videos. It didn’t clear up my cystic hormonal jawline acne (therefore I had to add azelaic acid), but it helped my texture so much. I‘m know 26 and have the best Skin I ever had in a long time. So thank you, for your advice!
Try the supplement of Evening Primrose Oil if you have PMS-related cystic jawline acne. Changed the game for me.
I've been using tretinoin for 6 weeks now and my acne is slowly clearing up. My forehead looks so smooth though! I'm not having many side effects apart from a red face 😅 after another 2 weeks I'll see if I want to add anything like others say they have
@@blackcatmagic22 yes, give your skin time. For most people tret alone is a real game changer. ☺️
@@marioshu6129 thank you for the tip. I never heard of that. ☺️
Azelaic acid gives me best results reduce my acne
Im using differin for anti aging since i cant get tretnoion due to lost of imsurance 😢. Can you do a video on a routine with the skincare products i can use along with it please .
I started tretinoin 3 years ago, I was 35 and I was so upset no fancy dermatologist ever told me about it. my skin was good, white Caucasian, no wrinkles, no lines but some acne occasionally. Tretinoin together with glycolic and TCA peels changed my skin so much that I cant recognise it. Everyone I know I literally beg to start tretinoin and not to waste a day. I also alternate Differin and tretinoin, and at this stage I cant see much change as I already have amazing skin.
What routine did you follow when using the differin, Glycolic acid and tretinoin?
I've been wanting to include tretinoin on my routine, I already use Glycolic acid.
Thanks in advance 😊❤
@judith2581 It depends skin to skin, but what I did was
First, I started with tretinoin 0.5% and of course you must expect purging and peeling in the beginning. Don't over do it, I apply tretinoin and after 20 minutes I apply serum and masturizer, I want tretinoin to realy go deep down before I use other product on top of it. I alternate tretinoin /differin always same way, but I don't really have a rule, i simply look at my skin and decide which one to apply that day, but always finish with masturizer, they both have drying effect. Once a week, I use 30% glycolic peel and that day and next 2 days, after I won't be applying tretinoin or differin bcs it will be too much for my skin.
Sunscreen is a must ! Even if I go out for 2 minutes, I will apply good amount of sunscreen. If you are not committed to protecting your skin from sun all the time, you better not use tretinoin.
First, I started with tretinoin, and after 2 years, I added a differin. I'm not sure if starting both at the same time is a good idea.
I have used Adapalene before, I loved it. Will give this routine a try for a while. Do you think it would be good if I go back to Adapalene and use Tret once a week until I work my way up to alternating them (one each night)? Or is it too much?
I stopped Adapalene cuz I started using the CeraVe retinol, the light green one. So I think my skin can adjust to Tret very quickly.
About Glycolic, I have used the o e from the ordinary, it has 10%, I think I was miss using it cuz I was applying it 3 times a week.
Thanks again for sharing your tips 🫶
And we are so grateful for having you on RUclips❤
Amazing, thank you so much.. I am 44, have just used 0.3% retinol for the first time in my life. But I am as determined as you are when you were 25. I am changing my career, society is agist, and I need a good look for myself, to improve my life, and to feel my best. I find it hard to go to the doctor to get tretinoin.. Instead I will do the differin, I can wait a bit more !
Thanks for this video, Jennifer. Hope you’re doing well. I agree with you. I’ve been using Adapalene for 3 years. I don’t plan on using Tretinoin ever. I don’t want to go through the irritation, redness, peeling etc. I’ve had excellent results using Adapalene and I’m not slowing down. The only thing I’ve had was some purging but other than that, it’s been smooth sailing. I’ve switched from Differin to Acne Free because Acne Free was cheaper. I love this stuff along with my other products in my skincare routine. Yes, sunscreen is a must. Thank you for being here. ☺️👍🏾
Hello, what results have you seen with Adapalene so far? Thank you
@@NomfundoV8 After a little bit of purging, I’ve seen my whiteheads and blackheads slowly get smaller, my dark spots and hyperpigmentation were fading (along with everyday application of sunscreen) and my skin’s bumpy texture got smoother. I thought my skin would be red and peeling from using it every night before bed but no. I’ve had absolutely no irritation at all from 3 years ago to now. Adapalene is great!
@@aniyaedwards3472 Wow, that’s amazing thank you for the detailed information. I’m about to start using it and I’ve been researching on how to begin the process. What sunscreen do you use, I have trouble finding one that won’t leave looking ghostly, but I prefer mineral sunscreen which is tricky.
@@NomfundoV8 I use Sun Bum SPF 50 moisturizing sunscreen lotion. It leaves no white cast and goes on smoothly. If you want proper protection, apply a lot to exposed areas of skin (including in between the toes and fingers, near the hairline, on the ears, behind the ears, the lips and around the eye area). Do not get this in your eyes! It burns like crazy! Wait 15 minutes before going outside. Apply it all year round. I’ve yet to find a sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast or doesn’t burn the eyes.
@@aniyaedwards3472 Thank you so much for the tips and I’ll try Sun Bum and see how it goes. I have to practice applying 15 minutes before I have a bad habit of applying just before I leave😆
Luckily I apply it all year round.
Thank you once again.
I'm 28 years old, and following your recommendations and motivation , I've just begun my tretinoïne journey, thanks a lot for sharing your experience, I knw I'll be grateful to you for the rest of my life, kisses from Algeria
Hello Can you tell me which skin type you have and are you Happy with thé use of tretinoine? Thanks
you were one of the first people i watched to obtain more information when i began using topical retinoids at 22! (i am 25 this year)
i started with prescription tretinoin cream but as someone with eczema it was too much, i switched to differin and it has been amazing.
i am able to be consistent with it because it doesn't cause eczema flares and for financial reasons as well😊
thank you for making this content 💓
Is differin good? Do you recommend?
Yes differin is anti inflammatory and can actually quell eczema flareups unlike tretenoin
I started using tretinoin at 30 now 32. My skin is so much better now than in my 20s. Took a while to get used to it
But so so worth the struggle!!. Started on 0.25 now on 0.5. I have also been using SPF 50 every day since 24 continue to use it everyday. Your skin is beautiful I came accross your videos and that’s why I started using tretinoin. It’s a skin journey and process but 100% worth it xx
Did you start with pea amount?
Thank you so much for this information! I wish I had started 20 years ago. But, like you said it is never too late, I have been using Differin for about 3 weeks. I also use the Nira product for about 9 months and it has lessen the look of wrinkles.
Differin is $200 CAD here in Canada for some ridiculous reason. Pharmacists couldn't explain to me why. Meanwhile, Stieva-A (Tretinoin) is $20. Both are Rx.
Huh ? Im Canadian and I get Differin for 28ish dollars on iHerb.
You can order differin from iherb to Canada. 30 for small tube. Is tretinoin really only 20? I might ask my doc for it because that's 10 cheaper.
@@rubykennedymedia yup the Stieva-A brand is $20 CAD. I ditched Differin. With my benefits I pay $4 for Tretinoin.
@@corismsyn wow. Ok I am gonna ask my doc. Even 10 dollars less is helpful. Thank you!
@@rubykennedymedia you're welcome!
Your skin is flawless!! I recently started using Adapalene and after only a few weeks I’ve noticed good results. I’ve been following your routine. I’m using it for its anti-aging benefits not for acne. I have good skin to begin with. My skin has been looking brighter and so smooth that it almost looks like I have a filter on my skin. I have no desire to try Trentinoin. I’m happy with the Differin. Compared to all the expensive skincare I’ve used this is a bargain!! I wear mineral sunscreen everyday, a hat and I limit my sun exposure. Also I take care of my skin by not drinking or smoking. I take skin supplements, drink collagen and take vitamins making sure I get enough vitamin A. I also juice everyday. I mostly drink green juice or watermelon juice. Water is also important for clear, hydrated skin. Healthy habits and consistency in skincare is really key to achieving great skin. I love your videos!!❤️
Have been using OTC retinols and retinals products I have done 2 weeks on Differin without any side effects If anything it smoothed out my texture and calmed my active pimples Not planning to use it more than 3x a week Maybe 4 in the summer when my skin gets more oily Love the product Thank you for advocating it I am glad I tried it and I shall be sticking to it I am 46 but the general poll of my age is mid 30s
Thank you for your encouragement Jennifer. I started Differin around Spring 2021, and by Fall 2021, I had the best clearest and healthiest skin of my life. In mid 2022, I got greedy with trying new skin care products and eating new snack foods, and my acne came back. Been back on Differin routine for 3 months now, and I am see my healthy skin again.
Side note, I do use benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cleanser. Plus either Aveeno moisturizer in PM and sunscreen in AM.
Did you experience a purge either acne or peeling, switching from differin to tretinoin? I'm on wk 4 of tret after having used adapalene for years, and am thankfully having zero additional acne or peeling. I'm wondering if being on adapalene beforehand meant my skin was used to it already, even though they are different ingredients? 🤔
Thank you Jennifer! I tried to get a prescription for Tretinoin from my GP (UK) but they won't prescribe it unless you have acne or other skin conditions. Therefore, I am so excited that you have told us about an 'equal' alternative. I have just Googled it and our pharmacies here in the UK sell Differin 0.1% Gel without prescription! I love all your videos, you are a great inspiration! Thanks again! 😁
Same here. I was in Dubai a few weeks ago and just for a larf, I popped into one of the generic pharmacies in the mall, and bought several tubes of Tretinoin of different strengths for cheaps and no quibble to last me a year. Am beginning to lose my tether with UK GP's just in general
I had a prescription from a nurse at a beauty salon and I buy my tretinoin from them ❤
Just use a company like Skin+Me or Dermatica for tretinoin in the UK.
@@stacey6112, thank you for those resources... 🙂
Where can you buy it without prescription? X
Watching from Morocco, u encouraged me to start using difren
Half my life I’ve been told there is no cure to the black heads and pimples. Now thanks to your channel (as well) I asked my doctor for tretinoin prescription! I’ll share when I see results ❤
Update? 🙂
Does Differin reduce the appearance of wrinkles or offer anti-aging benefits?
Where can I get without prescription? I love this lady so much genuine and beautiful in and out
Tretinoin is way too strong for my skin. Glad to know that I can get the similar results with Differin!
Some dermatologists suggest mixing theses two kinds of retinoids as this approach will augment its results in advanced users.
But only one of them will bind to a given retinoic acid receptor.
This seems dumb.
Just tretinoin its stronger
Thanks i need It to hear this. I promised myself to finish my 30 g of adapelene before switching to tretinoin. I'm starting my third month and now i use It nightly
So scary 😱 she is so serious and her words is so deep
Some people cant tolerate differin and in that case, tretinoin works well for. I was on differin for 5 years and my face looked like hell. Constant itching, peeling and redness and still a lot of zits. Decided to ask my derm for tret and spiro and my skin has zero irritation at all. No peeling or itching and my skin has cleared up a lot.
I can only use tretinoin. Unfortunately I’m allergic to Differin. It’s great for acne, but itches and burns like fire on my skin, even if I use very very little
please share cream versus gel what was pros and cons? and how you increased tretinoin concentration after how many years?
Adapalene must work the same as tretinoin for acne, but for skin aging there is simply not as much studies to back it up as there are with tretinoin, which has been studied for decades, adapalene being a much more recent synthetic retinoic. Also, tretinoin is a natural substance and melabolite of our bodies, whereas there isn't any adapalene in our systems, ok, that doesn't say much, but I would rather go with something natural, because of that tretinoin binds to all 3 subtypes of retinoic acid receptors in our skin (ie. alpha, beta, gamma), and if I can remeber correctly adapalene binds only to beta, or something, not to all the three, that's way it is milder and has less side effects, but we do not yet know whether or not it also diminishes it's efficacy in skin aging. Other thing to consider about what you say is that if you want to prevent future skin damage or aging you can't stop tretinoin for much long time simply because you have been using it for decades (it's like stoping sun screen because you have already used it in the past), because the sun is everyday causing damage to our skin, and tretinon helps not only to reverse that damage but also to prevent it, that's why it's such a mustake to stop using it in the summer like many people do, because it's exatactly in the summer that one needs it the most, because tretinoin prevents the cascade of damage that the sun rays causes in the skin in the moment that you expose it. I would dare to say it is even more inmportant than sunscreen (of course, if you already avoid direct exposure to sun). I would recommend unsing it on alternate days forever for optimal results.
They are all synthetic derivatives of retinoic acid. Adapalene and retinols are weaker versions because the molecules take longer to convert to retinoic acid and have less side effects. Also Tretinoin is not suitable for everyone.
@@karenmariewagstaff5746 tretinoin is all-trans-retinoic acid, it's not synthetic, of course it is synthetized, but it's not synthetic in the sense that it was made up like adapalene, that doesn't exist in nature, because tretinoin a metabolite of vitamin A. When one eats, for instante, beef or chicken liver, or take supplements of vitamin A, like cod liver oil, the body naturaly ingests or transforms it in tretinoin.
I am so curious about your sleep habits and what do you do during occassions where you have to change your routines. And your methods of moving your body and what are your tips to start with.
I’m so happy when I see you upload a new video you are a ray of sunshine can you please do another daytime/nighttime routine I know probably nothing has changed but I can only speak for myself when I say it inspires me to keep on my skincare journey much love
*W LOving the infOrmatiOn yOu Share!! Jennifer Can YOu Please Film A TutOriaL On HOw 2 Use BOth These PrOducts...*
You are so beautiful and elegant! Your videos relax me and make me want to be a better person. Much love ❤
How sweet can you be omg your are the best . Thank you for sharing it motivated me alot as a 23y.o and it has been just one week since I started and you were a big reason why
i knew it....I use only differin for 3 years...only for antiage purpose...and I am very satisified....never use other retinol.
Jenny can u make more videos on how u manage when u go out in the sun. Wat are the things u use?
I'm currently using tretinoin 0,025% after using adapalene for 2 years. It's pretty amazing, my skin is so smooth. But on days where i get breakouts, i tried changing to epiduo which is adapalene + benzoyl peroxide and my breakouts get a lot better overnight meanwhile tretinoin would only make my face even redder.
Same here it must be the benzoyl peroxide that dries out the spots in epiduo? Bc when I use Adapalene gel on it’s own, it helps stop new breakouts, but it doesn’t dry up the existing spots. When it’s combined with BP in the epiduo I get rid of the existing spots as well as preventing new ones!
Love that hairstyle on you! You look so regal 💜
I saw positive changes in my skin after just 1 month with differin - cleaner, pores smaller, skin tone more even, my face overall seeming brighter. All the more impressive, because I didn't expect it. After another 6 months of usage I haven't seen any further improvements though.
We're you using it for acne or aging?
Acne. I don't have wrinkles, so I can't tell if it does anything for aging. My skin certainly looks smoother and more vibrant. @@jesusmywholehaschanged
@@ty-xq7bldifferin gel is a retinoid
Does Retin A help acne scars? And what strength do you use?
I appreciate the non-clickbait title! Thank you!
Would you please do more videos about yoga benefits and how to start practicing yoga at home?
I started Differin a couple of minths ago.
I dud have slight redness and irtitstion sround my mouth, nise andceyes, so indtesd if everyday, I went to once a week, then twoce a week and now Im getting used to it.
Im excited to see the results after 6 months...a year!
Im 60 years old but have bern uding retinols fir a few years now and needed to graduate to somthing stronger.
I just found you and subscribed.
Thanks for your information!🥰
Hi Jennifer, you are so Beutiful and I hope I can have that healthy bright skin like yours!!😊 I know is not really on the topic but, could you do a video on Differin helping stretch marks and how to use it on the body? Hope you can, thank you!!💥🎊💥
0.3 adapalene does give the same results as tretinoin, but there’s no evidence with 0.1 adapalene, at least at the same level of skin changes produce.
Can you tell which one is better tretinoin or tazarotene?
Adapalene 0.3% and Tazarotene 0.1% have always given me the best results than Tretinoin. If Tretinoin doesnt work for you, try Adapalene or Tazarotene. Surprisingly, I didn't have much irritation with Tazarotene.
Hey I was thinking to do this can you please guide me on that?
I have some closed comedones for that reason I wanted to try differen in a short contact therapy and tazarotene as a overall treatment for acne marks minor scarring pores and stuff ( i think tretinon somehow gives cystic acne it’s not the case with tazarotene according to the review ) so a guidance on how and when to use these two and how to incorporate these in the skin will be very helpful I’ll be waiting!
Loving the information you share! Can you please film a tutorial on how to use both these products?
Can you please confirm Tretinoin/Differin is the reason you don’t have any EYE BAGS/DARK CIRCLES?
I seriously need to know your secret.
Hi Gorgeous, Im a big fan of you. I've been watching you for 5 years or more, and I wish you unfiltered close up of your face so we can really see what it looks like closer.Back in Philippines I have been using Maxipeel a combination of tretinoin and hydroquinone for 20+ years now on and off. It's really worth it. Just be consistent.
Your skin looks amazing. Thanks for your honesty.
Please share another what i eat in a day video❤ also what forms of physical activity do you do ?
I also went from differin to tazorac. I was on it for monthss hoping it would get better and it never did my skin was so red and irritated everyday and I was still breaking out. I wanted to stick with it but eventually gave up and now I’m back on differin :))
You said you had difficulty with your hair growth journey. Could you please make a video on how you overcame the situation and how you maintain the results 😊
But differin doesn't help with aging right , Jennifer?
Jennifer, you really are my skin guru. Always thankful to you.
Hi Jennifer. Good morning. You’ve really been inspiring. It’s my third week of exactly following your skin routine. Right from the Cetaphil cleaner, tretenoin 0.5 and the cerave Pm. My skin did purge. Day 2 was all red. I’m slowly getting into it. I will get the skin I desire. And thanks a lot. Keep it up.
U still look bad
I am currently studying overseas and the moment I realized adapalene was available over the counter here during the peak of covid, I immediately implemented it into my skincare routine. It's great for acne. The best in my humble opinion. I still use it, and now that I know it can have similar effects as tretinoin I will definitely keep using it, even when I get to my home country. Although.... I am having a hard time not using the adapalene with the clindamycin because it's more effective then just adapalene 😅😂
Clyndamcin works well than adaplene?😂
@@Iambillianire1111 from my experience adapalene + clyndamycin works better than just adapalene.
I have used tretinoin for 1.5 years. And recently i saw the information that the tretinoin long-term uses may cause bones toxicity and liver damages. So i am hesitating. Do you have some research about these aspect? Hope you can see this comment. I am a Chinese girl using tretinoin 0.1%.
I can't get tretinoin where I'm from but i use different gel and was wondering recently if they would give the same results. Thank you for sharing ❤
To me 0.1% tretinoin is my no 1 anti aging cream. It’s cheap and it works to get glass skin. 51 and my skin is better than when I was 30s
I’ve switched to 0.025% tretinoin cream after using 0.1% Differin gel for a few years. They are very similar, but I find that tretinoin targets my blackheads much better. I would like to try the gel vs the cream when I do go up to 0.05% eventually.
Is there a gel if tretinoin? I only know cream
@@margotrobbie8582yes there’s gel or cream for tret
Love your channel am so scared of using tretinoin because my skin is smooth no mark no texture no pimples etc BUT l can already see how my skin is aging especially on my forehead and on my cheeks
What would you advice people like me?
I have started using tretinoin for a few days, I'm surprised to see almost no side effects and my skin already feels great. But I'm so scared after coming across many negative reviews comments and risks, i don't know what to do... I'm loving tretinoin, i don't wanna quit, but I'm also scared thinking if I'm harming my health.
Best decision of my life, all thanks to you ❤❤❤
You have such pleasant articulation! And I always enjoy the inspiration ~ Thank you! 🤗💜
Thanks for another great video, Jennifer! I'm 36 and using Differin gel four nights a week, and using The Ordinary's Vitamin C 30% suspension in silicone on those other nights. Has been working absolute wonders for my skin and is so simple and affordable. If my skin starts getting too sensitive, I just have a few nights where all I wear is moisturiser.
Do you use the vit c at the same time as the differin? I'm worried about using both at the same time. I'm currently using differin nightly.
@@threearrows2248 Hey! Sorry for the late reply. I updated my post as I left out a bit of info :) I use Differen Gel around four nights a week, and Vitamin C on those other three. But if I start feeling sensitivity coming on, I cut right back on both and just use a moisturiser. Hope this helps! Also, I had been using Differin Gel for a few months before I introduced Vitamin C.
Hii dear i am your big fan bcz your skin is like butter..& with very minimum products u have achieved that type of skin..awsm❤❤
Hi Jennifer, do you think is theee any difference between tretinoin cream and gel? Thank you ❤❤
Jennifer we really want you to start doing "what i eat in a day" videos...
Hey thanks for liking buddy...would love to see your portions and your plate!
Unfortunately Differin is not available OTC in Canada. By prescription it is expensive as at least my insurance doesn’t cover it. I use prescription tretinoin
thank u, i started with cerave resurfacing serum and one month in i am purging like a dog ... since one year i am struggling with adult acne (26yo now) and i realized that the time when you do nothing and still can have baby skin, has passed........it is a super painful process bc mentally i am still struggling when i have breakouts. facials can bring temporary results but it is not sustainable. thanks for ur sincerity and advice. now i dont have any irritation or dryness from the cerave serum, im considering to start slowly with differin gel. acne gals out there, be strong! thanks again, your words calm me down
Is CeraVe resurfacing working for you?
@@umelaila1036 yes i started with that, it was gentle but slightly irritating for the eyes. after 4 weeks i started purging quite bad, then another month later i changed to differin 0.1% cream bc i finally was able to see a dermatologist. one month differin now and i still have some pimples but way less. its a long and slightly scary process, but have faith! go slow. hope this helps.
@@yunweiliu5700 thank you 😊
your voice is such a breath of fresh air, I could listen to you for hours Jennifer. thank you for your content! will soon start Adapalene seriously and I am excited 😊
Please more healthy recipes and lifestyle tips! Love your energy Jennifer💖
Hello. . I am 32 years old and my skin is very different from my body. My body is white. But my face has brown spots under my skin, please help me please😔💔
The studies seem to suggest you need to use .3% adapalene to get some of the similar benefits as .05% tretinoin. I have .1% adapalene right now. I wish that worked as well as tretinoin, but I'm not quite as confident as you are after seeing that study.
She doesnt even have acne so she is not the one to speak about this tbh. In my experience differin didnt even come close to 0.05 tret. I used differin for 7+ months
@@lemonstealer2902I just bought some .025% tret. The .1% adapalene can even burn my skin sometimes. I'm on my first small tube of it.
hello
how do you keep your teeth white?
Thanks Jennifer for your videos.... Two questions: 1. Do you use tretinoid on your upper and lower lids?. 2. Have you use tretinoid everyday?
Should I use differing in the morning? Do I have to start slow when I begin to use it? Thank in advance.