Hello, I'm new to this site. I'm glad I've found it. I am a school teacher and hate when I have break outs or when my concealer isn't hiding what I want to hide. I have been on Differin for about 3 months. My dermatologist noticed that I needed Duac as well. My skin has been peeling/drying really bad. My dermatologist told me to apply moisturizer before applying Differin and Duac. I use both Differin 1st and Duac 2nd every night. Am I using Differin too often? Should I alternate Differin and Duac? It's been the holidays so I can't contact my Derm. Should I apply my moisturizer after applying Differin and Duac? Please help.

I'm using the same stuff and it did the same to my skin! So, what I do now is... wash my face once a day instead of twice and apply the duac after I wash my face and apply moisturizer in the morning, then at night I take a moist paper towel wipe my makeup off and apply the differin! If I notice my face getting dry I skip a day or 2 of either the differin or the duac. Hope I helped a little<3

I use Differin every night, but I do not moisturize or use anything after Differing my face. Im going to sleep anycase, so I dont feel the affect of the Differin. Then in the mornings, after applying everything else I finish of with a layer of moisturizing lotion.

There is lots of info on moisturizers to use on Acne.org, to make sure you are using the correct one.

Good luck!

Hello, welcome to the org! I use both of those products, and what I do is apply the Duac on the spots I have and then apply my foundation like usual.

At night, I wash my face, apply a thin layer of Differin all over my face and wait a few minutes, then moisturize. I actually use a dab of Cetaphil moisturizer and a dab of Aloe Vera Gel, mix them together, than appy to my face and let it dry.

I don't think it's a good idea to mix the two on your face. They are both pretty strong medications. If you have an problems, feel free to message me. =)