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Galderma Epiduo Gel 0.1%/2.5% Versus Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A (Tretinoin) Cream 0.05%

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Updated on July 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe prescription. 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, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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When to use

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96% use in pm
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Reviews

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Galderma Epiduo Gel 0.1%/2.5% 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Drying (2) Irritating (2) Works Well (2)
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Samantha Dyer

7 months ago
Review

Works really well at getting rid of my mild/moderate acne but it is incredibly irritating. I can manage putting a thin layer over my affected areas no more than once a week otherwise my skin will react with dry patches, stinging/burning and redness. I have used it (very sparingly!) for a few years since coming off roaccutane.

#drying
#irritating
#strong scent
#works well
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Ingrid Tømmerås

5 months ago
Review

Helps with my acne, but can be irritating. If you are considering using then google how to incorporate retinoids in your routine to make sure youre doing it right

#drying
#irritating
#light
#absorbs well

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)
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chlolands

1 year 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
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hmmh

12 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