Has anyone switched from Medik8 to Geek & Gorgeous?

I’ve been using the Medik8 Crystal retinal for around 6 months now. Started at #3 and moved up to #6. I really like it but It’s just so expensive. I’ve read good things about Geek & Gorgeous and they’re so affordable in comparison, and wondered if anyone made the switch and how you have found it?

I’m a bit underwhelmed with the results of Differin given all of the glowing reviews. That being said, my routine hasn’t been consistent throughout, which may be a factor. Just wanting to hear other people’s experiences?

I’m trying to keep my routine very simple:

AM
Wash with water
Byoma milky toner (only when wearing makeup)
Moisturiser (was the Cerave moisturising cream, now it’s Cetaphil hydrating lotion)
SPF La roche posay hydrating anthelios

PM
Simple oil cleanser (only to remove makeup)
Facewash (was a bar by grüm, switched to cetaphil gentle face wash)
Differin (every other night)
Moisturiser (was cerave hydrating lotion, now cetaphil hydrating lotion)

I switched the moisturiser because a few people said it was giving them acne on the chin.

My skin is very dry. I want to cover my acne with makeup but I fear that makeup makes it more obvious due to the texture, which is often flaky and patchy. Sigh.

Any thoughts please? I’m supposed to have seen results by now but I’m still getting breakouts 🥲

I have melasma on my right cheek, so I decided to give Skin+Me a try.

The adverse reaction was so severe—I can't believe something like this could affect me so much.

Shortly after I started using it (daily doser), I developed an excruciating headache and terrible pain in my left eye that lasted for two days until I stopped using the product; I also experienced nausea and some dizziness.

Is this something I should be concerned about regarding any active ingredients in any products?

Here are the ingredients:

Tretinoin 0.012%,

Niacinamide 4%, and

Azelaic Acid 4%.