[Routine Help] Two months into new skin routine and have not seen any results

Routine Help

hi guys! i started a new acne regimen about two months ago (some of the products i have previously used but i am now being diligent with applying every day) but i have not really seen any results. my skin has never been too terrible, but i get spots all over my face and really bad blackheads on my cheeks, nose, and along my jawline. here is my morning and nighttime routine.

morning:

- panoxyl 4% bp wash

- byoma milky toner

- elf thirst burst drops (niacinamide)

- i’ve been rotating but recently been using the naturium melti-peptide moisturizer and the versed dew point gel-cream

- spf (when i’m going to be outside)

night:

- cera ve hydrating cream to foam cleanser

- alternate each night with tretinoin (.05%) and paula’s choice 2% bha

- vanicream moisturizing cream

my skin ordinarily isn’t really dry, but this routine is making my skin extremely dry when i wake up and will dry throughout the day. i thought my skin would have adjusted by this point but maybe not. my skin overall just feels gross and unclean. please help!

Posted Feb 22, 2026, 5:08 PM UTC

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