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A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A Versus Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%

Facial Treatment
Prescription
French Brand France
South African Brand South Africa

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and anti aging

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A
Peg-400 Emulsion Stabilising, Solvent
1 / 0

Peg-400 is an emulsion stabilizer and prevents ingredients from separating. It is a form of polyethylene glycol.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Polysorbate 80 Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Very Disliked Full details ->
Retinyl Palmitate Skin Conditioning
1-3 / 1-3 Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
RetinoidRetinoid Icon 7 Benefits 3 Concerns

Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.

1-3 Com. / 1-3 Irr.
Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%
Tretinoin
Retinoid IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
RetinoidRetinoid Icon 3 Benefits 2 Concerns

Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.

BHT Antioxidant, Masking
Antioxidant Icon
AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Hydroxypropylcellulose Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Hydroxypropylcellulose comes from cellulose. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Unknown Full details ->
Peg-90 Humectant, Solvent
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Peg-90 isn't fungal acne safe.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Ingredient Ratings

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Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A
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Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%
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When to use

116 Routines
4% use in am
96% use in pm
53% use every day
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64 Routines
2% use in am
98% use in pm
66% use every day
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Reviews

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A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A 3 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% 4 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating