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Key ingredients:<\/strong> ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide | Fragrance-free:<\/strong> yes | Who it\u2019s for:<\/strong> people with dry skin<\/p>\n When using tretinoin, it\u2019s important to pair it with a moisturizer that hydrates, soothes, and supports your skin barrier. \u201cThe ideal moisturizer should replenish hydration, support the skin barrier, and minimize irritation,\u201d says Dr. Sung, who recommends looking for ingredients like hyaluronic acid to attract moisture, ceramides and glycerin to lock it in, and niacinamide to help reduce redness and inflammation. \u201cSqualane is another great option for lightweight moisture that won\u2019t clog pores,\u201d she says. For especially dry or compromised skin, fatty acids and cholesterol can also help keep the barrier strong and balanced.<\/p>\n The \u201csandwich method\u201d in skincare involves applying a layer of moisturizer before and after an active ingredient like tretinoin to help minimize irritation. \u201cThe first layer of moisturizer buffers tretinoin\u2019s potency, reducing irritation, while the second seals in hydration,\u201d says Dr. Sung.<\/p>\n This technique is especially helpful for those with dry or sensitive skin who need a gentler way to incorporate tretinoin into their routine, allowing the active to work effectively while protecting the skin barrier.<\/p>\n When using tretinoin, it\u2019s ideal to avoid moisturizers with potential irritants like fragrances, alcohols, and essential oils, since tretinoin can make skin more sensitive. \u201cAHAs (like glycolic or lactic acid), BHAs (like salicylic acid), and vitamin C can increase irritation when used in the same routine as tretinoin,\u201d says Dr. Sung. \u201cIf a patient wants to incorporate these, I recommend waiting a few weeks after starting tretinoin to ensure it\u2019s well tolerated.\u201d<\/p>\n She also suggests introducing exfoliants only once a week at first to avoid over-exfoliating. Occlusives like petrolatum and lanolin are great for dry skin but can be too heavy for acne-prone individuals and may trigger breakouts.<\/p>\n When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that’s included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Key ingredients: ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it\u2019s for: people with dry skin Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19362,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Moisturizers-to-Use-With-Tretinoin_032025-Product-Lede.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19361"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19361\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tendancesetobjets.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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