How do I keep my skin moisturized/hydrated enough on tazarotene?
I’ve used tretinoin 0.025 gel for almost two years now—I used it nightly. I’ve decided to switch to taz after hearing all the good stuff about it. So I started on 0.045 lotion (Arazlo) and I’ve read that it’s recommended to use the lotion by itself and not to layer it with anything else. I’m on day 3 (using it nightly), and I have some slight dryness that is visible when I put makeup on, basically my makeup separates in the dry areas. How do I up my moisturizer game without looking like a glazed donut in the daytime?
Here’s my current routine for reference
AM:
Oil cleanse using Softmyo deep cleansing oil
Wash face with cetaphil gentle cleanser for oily skin
A big ass dollop of vanicream
Kiehls beyond sunscreen UV serum
Makeup (just concealer and blush)
PM
Wash face with cetaphil gentle cleanser for oily skin
Wait for 30 mins to an hour waiting for skin to dry completely
Apply Arazlo lotion, pea sized amount
That’s it.
I know some of you may recommend that I dial back the frequency of arazlo since I’m just starting, but in my experience using retinoids, I flake wayyy more when I skip retinoids even for a day or two. Dryness and flaking is ironically minimized for me when I use it nightly.
If anyone has any recommendations about how I can increase my hydration and moisture without it feeling super heavy in the daytime, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you in advance ! :)