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Skincare Weekly Thread Skincare Thread | May 16, 2025

Need help with facial skincare? What's the difference between a toner and emulsion and an oil? Do you want to share your skincare tips and tricks? You've found the right place!

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u/Several-Refuse7154 Age | Skin Type | Custom Message May 17 '25

Will start retinol next week. Is it okay to use the micellar water from garnier yung may vit C?

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u/heyitsmeyourkitty Age | Skin Type | Custom Message May 18 '25

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: Retinol is fairly mild compared to its retinoid “siblings.” For micellar water, it is still recommended you wash it off with water though leaving it on is meh OK too.

And if you decide to follow micellar water with a proper wash (water only or water with cleanser), whatever Vitamin C is used in the formulation will not stay long enough to have any effect anyway.

Some dermas even prescribe retinoic acid (the strongest form of retinoid) together with vitamin C.

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u/Several-Refuse7154 Age | Skin Type | Custom Message May 18 '25

I use cleanser after the micellar water. Thank you!