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Dime Beauty TBT Cream Versus Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05%

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American Brand United States
South African Brand South Africa

Updated on January 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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!

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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When to use

6 Routines
17% use in am
83% use in pm
100% use every day
515 Routines
2% use in am
98% use in pm
65% use every day
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Dime Beauty TBT Cream 27 ingredients

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Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05% 9 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Heavy (1)
chlolands's avatar

chlolands

12 months ago
Review

Never gave me the miracle results I've seen all over TikTok but served me well for the 3+ years I was on this.

#heavy
#works well
hmmh's avatar

hmmh

10 months ago
Review

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.

#great value
#drying
#irritating
#sticky