u/Beginning-Eagle7458

Hey guys! Ive been dealing with a damaged, acne prone skin barrier off and on for like 1-2 years now, mainly triggered by Tretinoin I think. I consider my skin combination (oily t zone) and have tried a lot of things. Just recently, I thought my barrier was good and started Azelaic acid 15%, but I think it was too strong and my skin is dehydrated again. My forehead is extra oily and my skin is looking more textured than usual. this is my current regimen:

AM:

- cleanse with water

- Laneige cream milky toner

- Prequel Multi Quench serum

- Prequel half and half lotion

- Dr Jart Ceramidin barrier cream or Skinfix Triple Lipid Cream

- SkinAqua sunscreen (this is pretty drying, might switch over to Purito)

PM:

- Prequel Gleanser

- Laneige cream milky toner

- Prequel Multi Quench serum

- Prequel half and half lotion

- Avene Cicaflate or Skinfix Triple Lipid Cream. I’m using Cicaflate more due to my skin dryness.

Even with this regimen, my skin still feels tight, mainly on my cheeks and forehead, which gets oily later on in the day.

Am I doing too much? Should I be adding more products? I’m holding off Azelaic acid/actives.

Thanks for any tips!