great routine but i would ditch the toner, it doesn’t do much. i would try double cleansing with an oil based cleanser instead. 10% niacinamide is a lot, most studies are on around 2-3% and anything more mat be too irritating for some people. its a real ymmv formulation. breaks me out like crazy. adapaline, great choice! maybe move on up to tretinoin if you want something stronger and more effective (but more sensitizing). i really enjoy curology, and they will put niacinamide, and azelaic acid in your custom formula if you want, which I find works beautifully. micro needling, nice! make sure you release your needles OFTEN. if they get dull they may be more harm then good. great results when done safely. also disinfect them every single time. DO NOT ADD ANONTHER EXPHOLIATOR you are already micro-needling and on a retinoid, your already pushing it! last thing on that note is that you MUST wear sunscreen if your using Adapaline, you must must must must I COMAND YOU. last thing I would encourage you to do is to try slugging, it may seem counter-intuitive if you oily but oily skin needs a strong moister barrier too. just need a tiny but of vasaline on your most sensitive parts of your face on a day your not using Adapiline.
but does it even exfoliate if I put this over my moisturizer?
yes, maybe a bit less though. but 100% yeah its getting in there. i find that formula to be a bit gritty though
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