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Is olay total effects day time spf 15 good to use as i'm using tretinoin at night? or would you suggest a better moisturiser? i have one with argeline

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Dr. Jisun Cha answered

Not bad but more SPF: Hello, olay total effects day time spf 15 is better than not using any sun screen but spf 15 is a little weak protection. If possible, consider adding more sunscreen after using olay moisturizer more than spg 30 or higher. Tretinoin can make your skin a little more photosensitive, so high spf sunscreen is recommended. Good luck !

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Answered 4/26/2014

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