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Can you use Retinol under makeup?

Does It Mix engine · with makeup

You usually don't need to: Retinol is a night-time step, so it's off your face by the time you do makeup. If you use it in the morning, let it absorb, then moisturizer and sunscreen before makeup.

Morning order

  1. Cleanse.
  2. Moisturizer.
  3. Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (let it set).
  4. Makeup.

See how to layer Retinol and the full layering order.

Sources

  1. Kafi R, et al. Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol). Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(5):606-612.

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