How To Combine Actives in a Routine | CAIS, Retinoids, Vitamin C, AHA. @gothamista
How To Combine Actives in a Routine | CAIS, Retinoids, Vitamin C, AHA.  @gothamista
Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
After my last video on my favourite Well-Ageing Essentials, many of you were asking how I would incorporate these in a skincare routine. So I'm sharing with you as simply as I can how I combine, alternate and layer my actives. Please take note that these are suggestions only that may or may not work for your skin. For beginners, always start conservatively. I tend to follow my "skintuition" so sometimes there will be variations to this sequence, and that's ok! Skincare shouldn't be legalistic! And remember, you don't need to use everything! Enjoy, my skin squad!


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• Formulas Mentioned •

AM :

The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% (Anhydrous)
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SK-II The Pitera Essence
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Rohto Hada Labo Gokujyun
Regular: shop-links.co/1733311905951189435
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Sachi Triphala Skin Pigmentation Corrector bit.ly/30AdRWZ
How To Fade Dark Spots : youtu.be/LI54fwY9yUo

Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Moisturizer
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Skinceuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30
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PM :

Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster
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NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1
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NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%*
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Reviews : NIOD Brand Review youtu.be/oqrB1I-Q9QE

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
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Dermaflash LUXE Anti-Aging Dermaplaning Exfoliation Device
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NuFace Trinity mynuface.pxf.io/yndqy
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The Light Salon - Boost LED Face Mask bit.ly/3luTajD
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CHAPTERS :

0:00 How to approach well-aging actives in your routine

3:18 General Guidelines

3:38 A.M. Routine Actives - Vitamin C

5:49 L-Ascorbic Acid vs Copper Peptides

6:34 P.M. Actives - Retinoids, Copper Peptides, Direct Acids

8:03 Retinoids & Copper Peptides

9:14 Exfoliation

11:20 Devices






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My skin type : Dehydrated, sensitive. You may have a very different experience with the products I review if you have a different skin type or preference.

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