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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Evalen Adapalene Gel 0.1% versus Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05% .

Last updated on January 15, 2024. Published on February 06, 2024

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 and anti aging

Free From

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

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Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Prescription

Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Evalen Adapalene Gel 0.1% 1 ingredient

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

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Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Drying (1) No Scent (1) Sticky (1)
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chlolands

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

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hmmh

22 days ago · Combination Skin
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...

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.

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