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Galderma Retacnyl (Tretinoin) 0.025% Cream Versus Jamjoom Pharma Acretin Cream 0.025%

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Saudi Arabian Brand Saudi Arabia

Updated on January 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning

Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.

All retinoids goes through a conversion line until it can become effective. The final step of conversion is retinoic acid; retinoic acid IS Tretinoin.

This is why tretinoin is so effective; it gets to work immediately on the skin.

Research on tretinoin has found it to be incredibly effective for reducing the signs of aging. It helps improve damage from the sun, even the skin tone, and smooth out wrinkles. It is also an effective acne treatment by reducing and balancing out sebum production in pores.

Tretinoin, like other forms of Vitamin A, increases the turnover cycle of skin cells. This helps the skin create newer and healthier skin cells faster.

It can cause irritation, redness, and dry skin because it is considered a "strong" ingredient. Those with sensitive skin should consult a professional about using tretinoin.

Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

Read about a form of retinoid you can purchase at the store, retinol.

Learn more about Tretinoin

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Reviews

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Galderma Retacnyl (Tretinoin) 0.025% Cream 20 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1)
lauradrama's avatar

Laura Drama

5 months ago
Review

Acne treatment. Cant tell if its working right now bc im actually experiencing purging. But i came from 0.05 effederm that was burning my skin so much even if i use it once a week during 6 month. After a break to heal my skin barrier i got this one i'm now at 2 or 3 times a week without any irritation or burning (sandwich method with barrier cream). Hope my acne will be gone!

#no scent
tedchen's avatar

Ted Chen

3 months ago
Review

I started using retinol for 6 months and wanted to explore Tretinoin. I use it on alternative days sandwich between moisturizer and its works.

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well

Jamjoom Pharma Acretin Cream 0.025% 1 ingredient

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (1) Heavy (1) No Scent (1)
layanfs's avatar

Layan Fs

1 month ago
Review

وحده بوحده للحبوب اي حبه طالعه لك حطيه عليها كل يوم الين تجف وتختفي من نفسها بدون اثار

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Maryam

1 month ago
Review

this is my best friend
treating acne and retinol in the same time.
always apply it in sandwich method.
i don't use it every day only 2 times a week
never fails to treat my acne
i apply it at night and in the morning i notice the acne starts to dry and fade

#great value
#heavy
#no scent
#works well