Can I use this cream if I’m already using retinol or exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA)?

This cream is compatible with retinoid or acid routines, but the source advises introducing new products one at a time so you can identify any reaction. If you use a retinol or retinal product at night, apply this cream in the morning after cleansing (and after any morning serum). The hyaluronic acid and algae polysaccharides help counteract the dryness and barrier disruption that retinoids and acids can cause.

If you use a leave-on AHA/BHA toner or serum in the morning, apply the acid first, wait until it dries (about a minute), then follow with this cream. The UV filters in the cream are especially important when using exfoliants, because freshly exfoliated skin is more photosensitive.

Start by using the cream every other morning for the first week. If your skin feels comfortable — no stinging, redness, or flaking — increase to daily. If irritation appears, pause the acid or retinoid for a few days, keep the cream as a soothing moisturiser, and reintroduce actives more slowly. Always avoid the eye area with this product, and patch-test on the jawline if your skin is reactive.