Tretinoin or Tazarotene: Best for Mild Acne and No Gay Glow?

[rc201]

I’m dealing with mild acne on one cheek and thinking about starting either tretinoin or tazarotene, but I’ve never used either. My main concern is avoiding the “gay glow” I’ve read about with tretinoin, as I already have a natural glow and don’t want to enhance it too much. My goal is clear, smooth, and even skin without acne. Has anyone had better results with one over the other, especially in terms of glow? Or should I stick with my current routine of cleansing, moisturizing, and SPF? and is it even worth it doing any of these 2

 

[lestoa]

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[rc201]

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[mfk]

Taz literally mogs Tret in every regard

But if you don’t want a gay glow you can’t use a high strength retinoid like Taz or Tret. The gay glow is caused by newly turned over skin showing. This is what Taz or Tret does.

Low-percentage Taz/Tret OR Adapalene/Differin would be your best best bet if you’re trying to avoid the gay glow. But with retinoids it’s literally part of the package

Better off using Taz properly and once the glow shows you can use a mattifying primer to hide it

 

[Hexmask]

Taz literally mogs Tret in every regard

But if you don’t want a gay glow you can’t use a high strength retinoid like Taz or Tret. The gay glow is caused by newly turned over skin showing. This is what Taz or Tret does.

Low-percentage Taz/Tret OR Adapalene/Differin would be your best best bet if you’re trying to avoid the gay glow. But with retinoids it’s literally part of the package

Better off using Taz properly and once the glow shows you can use a mattifying primer to hide it

I got dermatitis from Tret cream 0.025. I’m using isotret now low dosed. Do you think when I’m healed I try taz or adapalene gel?

 

[Orc]

Taz literally mogs Tret in every regard

But if you don’t want a gay glow you can’t use a high strength retinoid like Taz or Tret. The gay glow is caused by newly turned over skin showing. This is what Taz or Tret does.

Low-percentage Taz/Tret OR Adapalene/Differin would be your best best bet if you’re trying to avoid the gay glow. But with retinoids it’s literally part of the package

Better off using Taz properly and once the glow shows you can use a mattifying primer to hide it

the glow isn't from skin turnover it's from the gelling compound it's in, you can literally wash the glow away.

 

[rc201]

the glow isn't from skin turnover it's from the gelling compound

What u recommend for me taz or tret

 

[CandidateSlayer]

What u recommend for me taz or tret

I'm using 0.03% tretinoin in my topical solution for male pattern baldness, cause it helps with the absorption of minoxidil. As a pleasant side effect my skin has become smoother and I almost never get any pimples.

I’m dealing with mild acne on one cheek and thinking about starting either tretinoin or tazarotene, but I’ve never used either. My main concern is avoiding the “gay glow” I’ve read about with tretinoin, as I already have a natural glow and don’t want to enhance it too much. My goal is clear, smooth, and even skin without acne. Has anyone had better results with one over the other, especially in terms of glow? Or should I stick with my current routine of cleansing, moisturizing, and SPF? and is it even worth it doing any of these 2

I haven't really seen any change in terms of glow. I've noticed that my skin is in a frequent phases of pilling, so a moisturising cream is needed for a more matte or glowy look.

 

[mlbmogger252]

You should use taz but skin is far from your biggest issue

 

[rc201]

You should use taz but skin is far from your biggest issue

I don’t want to hard max

 

[Thebuffdon690]

Taz mogs but it’s very irritating

 

[rc201]

Taz mogs but it’s very irritating

Taz .5 gel or Trey cream 0.025 those are the only I can get and I’m leaning for Tret cuz it’s cream.

 

[Thebuffdon690]

Taz .5 gel or Trey cream 0.025 those are the only I can get and I’m leaning for Tret cuz it’s cream.

Hope it goes well u look like a mogger also

 

[mfk]

the glow isn't from skin turnover it's from the gelling compound it's in, you can literally wash the glow away.

If you’re referring to the suspension that the Tret/Taz is in, that’s not what Gay glow is referring to.

Gay glow is a known phenomenon you get after long term retinoid use. You can look on Reddit and see people talk about it (commonly referred to as the Tretinoin glow). Some people like it, some people hate it.

If Gay glow was referring to the shine caused by the gel suspension of the Tret then why would anyone care? You apply it at night and rinse it off in the morning. But the Tretinoin glow in question will persist with long term use of Tretinoin whether or not you “wash it off”, because your skin is showing fresh, shinier skin.

 

[mfk]

I got dermatitis from Tret cream 0.025. I’m using isotret now low dosed. Do you think when I’m healed I try taz or adapalene gel?

Since you’re prone to dermatitis caused by retinoids, it means you’re fairly sensitive to them. Tazarotene wouldn’t suit your skin well because it’s the harshest, generally speaking.

Adapalene would be your best pick, especially for maintaining your results from Isotretinoin

 

[Akatlyn]

There's no such thing as "gay" glow with Tretinoin.

 

[Orc]

If you’re referring to the suspension that the Tret/Taz is in, that’s not what Gay glow is referring to.

Gay glow is a known phenomenon you get after long term retinoid use. You can look on Reddit and see people talk about it (commonly referred to as the Tretinoin glow). Some people like it, some people hate it.

If Gay glow was referring to the shine caused by the gel suspension of the Tret then why would anyone care? You apply it at night and rinse it off in the morning. But the Tretinoin glow in question will persist with long term use of Tretinoin whether or not you “wash it off”, because your skin is showing fresh, shinier skin.

I never got the glow because I use a liquid suspension instead of a gel formulation.

 

[Hexmask]

Since you’re prone to dermatitis caused by retinoids, it means you’re fairly sensitive to them. Tazarotene wouldn’t suit your skin well because it’s the harshest, generally speaking.

Adapalene would be your best pick, especially for maintaining your results from Isotretinoin

Thank you very much. Can I use both at the same time to achieve the best collagen possible?

 

[mfk]

Thank you very much. Can I use both at the same time to achieve the best collagen possible?

Yes but slowly increase Adapalene usage over time to allow your skin to adjust

 

[Roge]

Bimax + midface implants

 

[Hexmask]

Yes but slowly increase Adapalene usage over time to allow your skin to adjust

Ok so maybe my Hollywood dose of 10mg a day and wait for my dermatitis to clear which I’m hoping the accutane helps. Then start maybe like 2-3 days a week?

 

[mfk]

Ok so maybe my Hollywood dose of 10mg a day and wait for my dermatitis to clear which I’m hoping the accutane helps. Then start maybe like 2-3 days a week?

How long have you been on Accutane? You should wait a week at least after your dermatitis clears to make sure your barrier is intact and your skin can begin to tolerate retinoids again.

Then start using Adapalene every 3 days for a week, then lower it to every 2 days for a week, then every other day for a week, and finally everyday.

Your main focus should be to avoid irritation of the skin

 

[Hexmask]

How long have you been on Accutane? You should wait 2 weeks or so after your dermatitis clears to make sure your barrier is intact and your skin can begin to tolerate retinoids again.

Then start using Adapalene every 3 days for a week, then lower it to every 2 days for a week, then every other day for a week, and finally everyday.

Your main focus should be to avoid irritation of the skin

I’ve been on accutane for a little over a week now. It feels like this dermatitis just won’t go away. But yeah I will be patient. I’m not using any moisturizers or anything right now. Just lukewarm or cold water splashed on my face

 

[mfk]

I’ve been on accutane for a little over a week now. It feels like this dermatitis just won’t go away. But yeah I will be patient. I’m not using any moisturizers or anything right now. Just lukewarm or cold water splashed on my face

Could you DM what your dermatitis looks like? You can block out the rest of your face if you’d like but I just want to see what the irritation looks like.

 

[Hexmask]

Could you DM what your dermatitis looks like? You can block out the rest of your face if you’d like but I just want to see what the irritation looks like.

It says you limit who views your profile so it won’t let me message you.

 

[mfk]

It says you limit who views your profile so it won’t let me message you.

sent

 

[mfk]

It says you limit who views your profile so it won’t let me message you.

aight i started a convo in the other thing

 

[child__]

I never got the glow because I use a liquid suspension instead of a gel formulation.

wdym by liquid suspension?

 

[Orc]

wdym by liquid suspension?

tretinoin comes in several forms, the most common are gel and cream formulations.

there's also a liquid version that's suspended in propylene glycol.