Galderma Retacnyl (Tretinoin) 0.025% Cream Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
Updated on July 05, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, 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
Galderma Retacnyl (Tretinoin) 0.025% Cream 20 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Galderma Retacnyl (Tretinoin) 0.025% Cream 20 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Tretinoin 0.025%
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
BHA
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Propylparaben 0.05%
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate 0.1%
Disodium EDTA
Triethanolamine
BufferingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Sorbic Acid 0.2%
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningTretinoin 0.025%, Polyethylene, Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Squalane, BHA, BHT, Propylparaben 0.05%, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Glycerin, Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate 0.1%, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl Myristate, Sorbic Acid 0.2%, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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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Galderma Retacnyl (Tretinoin) 0.025% Cream 20 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
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