📌 Morning vs. Night Skincare: What Actually Matters | Dermatologist Explains
Do you really need different skincare routines in the morning and at night?
And when should you actually use products like retinoids, exfoliants, or red light therapy masks?
In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray breaks down exactly what your skin needs in the AM vs. PM — and what’s just marketing fluff.
Whether you’re building a skincare routine from scratch or simplifying an overloaded shelf, you’ll learn how to make your routine more effective, intentional, and irritation-free.
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🔹 Cleansers I Recommend https://amzlink.to/az0CJclrGCS7M
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Hi Dr Dray. Is it true that a retinoid like Tretinoin is light sensitive? If true, how long does it take for Tretinoin to be ineffective once it hits the light? I'm speaking of indoor lights. Also, you mentioned in another video that AmLactin and Tretinoin can be used together. In what order are the products applied? Is it necessary to wait until the first product dries?
Hi dr dray, is it normal for any sunscreen to take over 2 hours to sink in on dry skin? I've used a lot of your rec ones and it's all the same am i applying too much because it never dries on me even matte ones?. Secondly is it too much to use these at night not jn this order – retinal, niacinamide, Azalaic acid, glycolic acid, peptide serum, essence, soy serum and a moisturiser?
Dr dray thank you for the video! How do you deal with trichostasis spinulosa? Thank u! ❤❤
I know you use the iRestore red light therapy hat for the scalp, but have you tried their new mask? I've recently seen ads for it and was wondering what your thoughts were!
Because topping tretinoin with a rich moisturizer at night is what works on my 70yo skin, I MUST wash my face in the morning. From reading advice here & on Dr Jenny Liu's channel I've also stopped using moisturizer under my sunscreen. Otherwise, if I don't cleanse well in the a.m. and/or do apply moisturizer under sunscreen, soon the sunscreen begins to pill & peel around my mouth & nose if I use a tissue or napkin, or along my hairline if wearing a hat or along my jawline if I wear a mask 😮🤔😳🙄😵.
Question: Would this problem go away if I dermaplane??
Would you ever consider reviewing the Allure Best of Beauty winners so that we could have a derm weigh in on beauty experts' picks?
Im gonna be a first time mom in january 2026! And i need you advice on the simplest and best skincare for babybottoms BEFORE they turn seriously red and irritated. So many products to choose from and so many warnings too from different brands etc… like no vaseline on bottoms because the skin cant breath but some say vaseline is the best protector of the skin from urine and irritation due to the occlusiveness . Like what can I do / not do on my babys bottom when using diapers 😂
Great video. Love the clear steps. 🙏🏾
Honestly, the only product that’s ever made me feel hopeful about my skin again is the “Clearify Skin Acne Pen”. I’ve tried creams, face washes, even prescriptions, but nothing gave me visible results this fast. If anyone’s feeling stuck with acne like I was, don’t sleep on this, you will thank me later… this pen helped me so much!!