starting tretinoin + azelaic acid

@nats_not_okay

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tretinoin + azelaic acid

Why it worked

The creator taps into a common skincare concern (acne/texture) and offers a solution that is perceived as highly effective (tretinoin + azelaic acid). Her vulnerability about purging and seeking advice creates engagement and relatability.

Summary

The creator is starting a new skincare routine using prescription tretinoin and azelaic acid. She is excited about the potential results for achieving "glass skin" but is also apprehensive about purging and sun sensitivity.

Structure

1Introduction of tretinoin and azelaic acid
2Expressing excitement and fear of purging
3Seeking tips from viewers
4Discussing cautious usage and sun sensitivity
5Anticipation for documenting the skincare journey

Product placement

Tretinoin ACTS: it is a prescription skincare product that the creator is starting to use to improve her skin. Removing it would change the video's topic. Azelaic Acid ACTS: it is a prescription skincare product that the creator is starting to use to improve her skin. Removing it would change the video's topic.

On-screen text

starting tretinoin + azelaic acid *YET I'm only 23 and also want to save $$$

Original caption

be prepared to check ur reflection in the shine & sheen that will be my face #skincare #azelaicacid #tretinoin #tretinoinjourney #skincaretips

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Transcript

I just got a prescription for azelaic acid and tretinoin. Y'all are about to be so sick of me. This is allegedly like the lethal combo for glass skin. Because here's the thing, I'm not gonna take peptides, okay? And I also don't want to get any Botox. I'm like low-key scared. So if anybody has any tips, please let me know. I know I need to be like careful in the sun once I do start using the tretinoin. My derm was also like just build it up over time and only use them like two to three times a week essentially. But I'm literally so excited. The skin is already like pretty decent. I just want to like take it to the next level. We know if you guys want to see my journey, I'm literally hiding a pimple. So I can definitely like document it. I'm so scared to purge, but as long as I do it very slowly, I've heard that I could be okay. My derm was also like just build it up over time and only use them like two to three times a week essentially. But I'm literally so excited. The skin is already like pretty decent. I just want to like take it to the next level. We know if you guys want to see my journey, I'm literally hiding a pimple. So I can definitely like document it. I'm so scared to purge, but as long as I do it very slowly, I've heard that I could be okay.