You read the title right.

I am applying tretinoin on my face every night so naturally it tends to become very dry. Without putting a moisturiser my skin will break.

The problem is, I naturally have a very very oily skin. And what happens is after the shower the skin is super dry, I put moisturiser, and then some hours pass and my natural oil comes through and my face starts to look disgusting, super shiny and greasy. This is a problem specially now that summer is upon us and sweat is added to the mixture (I live in Europe).

I’m currently using CeraVe products to moisturise my face, and I realize that maybe this is not the right call for my face. Do you guys know a good and cheap alternative I can use and that I’m able to get in Portugal?

Kind regards

  • akrzMEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I feel you, I was using Aklief before and now I am on accutane. Tbh I can not give you concrete tips since my skin is just always dry now, but you mentioned cheap and Portugal. I was in Spain recently and I found some amazing cheap products at Druni from the brand Revuele. I think basically their spiel is copying famous expensive products but make it super cheap (3€ etc). I really enjoyed some of their serums and sunscreen. But make sure to check the ingredients on the Paula’s choice ingredient checker! Regarding which moisturizer I am using currently: the bepanthen nourishing facial cream.