Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.5
Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.1%
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Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.5 Versus Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.1%

Facial Treatment
Prescription
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 22, 2023

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, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

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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Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.5 26 ingredients

Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.1% 9 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.5 26 ingredients

Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.1% 9 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Renewal Retinol 0.5

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Heptyl Undecylenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Polyacrylate-13

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
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 IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ubiquinone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Skin Conditioning

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Ceramide 3

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Cetyl Palmitate

Emollient
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Trideceth-6 Phosphate

Emulsifying

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Polyisobutene

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Heptyl Undecylenate, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Retinol, Ubiquinone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Bisabolol, Ceramide 3, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Sodium Hydroxide

Tretinoin Cream 0.1%

Tretinoin 0.1%

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-40 Stearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Sorbic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Tretinoin 0.1%, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-40 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, BHT, Water

Ingredient Ratings

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Renewal Retinol 0.5
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Tretinoin Cream 0.1%
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When to use

Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.5 26 ingredients

Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.1% 9 ingredients

24 Routines
17% use in am
83% use in pm
79% use every day
62 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
87% use every day
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Alastin Renewal Retinol 0.5 26 ingredients

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Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.1% 9 ingredients

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What people say
Absorbs Well 50% Drying 50% Expensive 50%
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