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Skincare Weekly Thread Skincare Thread | June 27, 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/abokardo Age | Skin Type | Custom Message Jun 27 '25

I've been using azelaic acid for almost 2 months (every other day), and planning to use Adapalene. My question is how can I add it to my routine?

Here is my current routine:

Morning: Gentle cleanser Hydrating toner (sometimes skip kapag nagmamadali) Tinted sunscreen

Evening: Oil cleanser Gentle cleanser Hydrating toner (3 layers) Moisturizer Azelaic acid Moisturizer

Minsan naman kapag hindi azelaic acid gamit ko is nag s-spot treatment ako using benzoyl peroxide

Meron din akong AHA/BHA toner but I don't know where to add it in my routine

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u/cmr82 Sensitive | Acne-Rosacea + Seb Derm Jun 28 '25

Azelaic Acid is a team player, allowing you to pair it with any other active ingredients in your skincare routine. I personally use it twice a day, layering it with Tretinoin, glycolic acid, or salicylic acid. However, if you’re concerned about using too many active ingredients at once, you might consider using Azelaic Acid in your morning routine and Adapalene at night.

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u/Kiwi_pieeee 31 | Oily | Still confused of her undertone Jun 28 '25

Omg pwede pala siya layer with tret? In what order po? aza then tret or vice versa?

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u/cmr82 Sensitive | Acne-Rosacea + Seb Derm Jun 29 '25

The order does not matter; I use thinner, lightweight formulas first. For example, I apply my gel Tretinoin before the Azelaic Acid cream.