Two of the most searched serum questions in Pakistan are about retinol and vitamin C. Here is the order that keeps both working without upsetting your skin.
The short answer
- Morning: vitamin C type products, then sunscreen.
- Night: retinol, on dry clean skin.
- Never together on the same night when you are starting out.
Why the timing matters
Vitamin C is an antioxidant — it supports skin against daytime exposure, so it belongs in the morning. Retinol speeds up surface cell turnover, which also makes skin more sensitive to the sun. Using it at night gives your skin the hours it needs.
How our Anti-Aging + Brightening Serum fits
Our Anti-Aging + Brightening Serum 30 ml combines Retinol 0.25%, Hyaluronic Acid 1% and Vitamin C in one bottle, at a low retinol strength meant for people who have not used retinol before. It is one step, at night.
Starting out, week by week
- Week 1–2: two nights a week.
- Week 3–4: three nights a week.
- After that: every other night if your skin is comfortable.
- Always: moisturiser after, sunscreen in the morning.
Do not stack acids on retinol nights
If you also use an acne serum with Salicylic or Lactic Acid, put it on the nights in between — that is exactly what our 3-step routine does.
Prices
Anti-Aging + Brightening Serum Rs 2,580. All three serums together Rs 5,831 instead of Rs 6,860. Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, GST waived, free delivery over Rs 2,900. Order on WhatsApp.