Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1%
Updated on May 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% 3 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% 3 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% 3 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Honestly I was skeptical because it took my skin the FULL 12+ weeks to adjust to this. It was my first time using a retinoid and the purging was rough, but genuinely I’ve never seen my skin look so good after the purging ended. It absorbs well and a little goes a long way. I had to stop using it because I got too crazy with actives and I messed up my skin barrier super bad, but I’m hoping I can go Show more
I've been using this on and off for around 2 years. I thought this was going to help my acne, but looking back at pictures I actually think it's made my acne worse! It's made my acne areas really inflamed and red with angry spots. Think it's time to cut it out of my routine... Given it 2 stars as it soaks in pretty fast and is hydrating.
Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% 3 ingredients
Dermatologist Rx. Helped immensely. Cleared up acne and helped with fine lines. It’s so simple but also effective.
Only product that scientifically proven to build collagen in the skin
