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title: "Facial Estriol Cream: Logistical Considerations"
description: "Learn what to expect with facial estriol cream: prescription setup, pump use, refill timing, and how it fits into a daily skincare routine."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/facial-estriol-cream-logistical-considerations"
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# Facial Estriol Cream: Logistical Considerations

> Learn what to expect with facial estriol cream: prescription setup, pump use, refill timing, and how it fits into a daily skincare routine.

## What logistical considerations often come with using a facial estriol cream?

Using a facial estriol cream is pretty simple day to day, but there are a few logistical things that tend to come up, just so you know what to expect.

Most women find that it’s easy to fit into their routine. The cream itself absorbs quickly, isn’t sticky, and feels like a regular moisturizer. One thing we hear a lot is that airless pump bottles sometimes need a few extra presses the first time you use them. They’re filled individually when your prescription is made, so if nothing comes out at first, a few firm pumps usually get it going. Alloy has a quick note about that here: [Why isn’t anything coming out of my skincare pump?](https://myalloy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/45023080512403-Why-isn-t-anything-coming-out-of-my-skincare-pump)

Since estriol is a prescription ingredient, there’s the extra step of doing a short intake so a menopause trained doctor can make sure it’s appropriate for you. Once it’s prescribed, refills ship every three months, similar to other prescription skincare.

You can use it with your usual routine too. At Alloy, we see women pairing M4 with tretinoin, vitamin C, moisturizers, and sunscreen without a problem. Dr. Mary Claire Haver talks about how facial estriol fits into a daily routine in this quick video chapter: [Vaginal Estrogen vs. Estriol Face Cream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxLJLs4R1l0&t=0s)

If you want to look at Alloy’s prescription estriol options, the M4 Face Cream Rx is the one to check out: [M4 Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/m4).

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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [Thank you so much Dr. Mary Claire Haver for sharing your updated routine! - Introduction to Estriol Face Cream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvtVIfs8McQ)
- [What's the Difference Between Estradiol Vaginal Cream and Estriol Face Cream? - Vaginal Estrogen vs. Estriol Face Cream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxLJLs4R1l0)
- [Thank you for the shoutout Dr. Mary Claire! We highly recommend the M4 Estriol Face Cream too! - Estriol Cream Usage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCq3m36H3XU)
- [@vanessadotfitness M4 Estriol Face Cream 3 Month Update - Trying Estriol Cream for Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18i1hBNbdgo)
- [Skin Deep with Dr. Menn: Let's Talk Skincare & Estrogen | Dr. Corinne Menn - Vaginal vs. Facial Estrogen Creams](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW48U6HSkcc)
- [My 2.5 Year Results From Using M4 Estriol Face Cream - Experimenting with Estriol Cream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpU_XE0PyPk)
- [A New Approach to Aging with Alloy - Topical Estriol for Facial Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voedsMd4Zsc)
- [Grown Woman Talk | Dr. Sharon Malone & Cait Kiernan - Science Behind Estriol Creams](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_OyLAZeWR4)
- [The Science Behind Putting Estrogen On Your Face](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/the-science-behind-putting-estrogen-on-your-face)
- [Topical Estrogen: Tips from Dr. Ellen Gendler](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-topical-estrogen-should-be-part-of-your-skincare)

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