Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% Versus Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05%
Updated on January 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both prescription. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% 12 ingredients
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05% 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% 12 ingredients
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05% 9 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% 12 ingredients
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05% 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% 12 ingredients
Tretinoin is the best thing that has ever happened to my skin. While retinization isn’t easy, my skin has never looked better than now at 38.
Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05% 9 ingredients
Never gave me the miracle results I've seen all over TikTok but served me well for the 3+ years I was on this.
Been on this for 4 years. It does not perform miracles but it does keep your skin youthful to some extent sans procedures. Worked on reducing inflammation and acne but dried my skin out, even after a full year of consistent use. With this, sunscreen is non-negotiable.
