What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tretinoin 0.05%
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-75
HumectantPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylparaben
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingTretinoin 0.05%, BHT, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-75, PEG-40 Stearate, Methylparaben, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polysorbate 60, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
All retinoids goes through a conversion line until it can become effective. The final step of conversion is retinoic acid; retinoic acid IS Tretinoin.
This is why tretinoin is so effective; it gets to work immediately on the skin.
Research on tretinoin has found it to be incredibly effective for reducing the signs of aging. It helps improve damage from the sun, even the skin tone, and smooth out wrinkles. It is also an effective acne treatment by reducing and balancing out sebum production in pores.
Tretinoin, like other forms of Vitamin A, increases the turnover cycle of skin cells. This helps the skin create newer and healthier skin cells faster.
It can cause irritation, redness, and dry skin because it is considered a "strong" ingredient. Those with sensitive skin should consult a professional about using tretinoin.
Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
Read about a form of retinoid you can purchase at the store, retinol.
Learn more about Tretinoin
