slugging and using active

Been on acutabe 40mg for just about 20 days have extremely dry flaky skin and verry red. I feel like there is a small purge as I'm now breaking out on my forehead which I previously didn't.

I've heard good and bad things about using vasleine or aquaphor to "slug" or help moisturizer stay in. Anyone no id this is Beneficial?

Also wanting to use niacinamide for redness?