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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Galderma Rozex Gel Metronidazole 0.75% versus Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% .

Published on June 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Facial Treatment Swiss Brand Switzerland
Prescription Italian Brand Italy

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.

Price

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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Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Exfoliators

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

We don't have a description for Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate.

Galderma Rozex Gel Metronidazole 0.75% contains this as ingredient number 2.

Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Preservative

Propyl Benzoate is a fragrance and is a preservative.

Galderma Rozex Gel Metronidazole 0.75% contains this as ingredient number 3.

Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Galderma Rozex Gel Metronidazole 0.75% contains this as ingredient number 5.

Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Galderma Rozex Gel Metronidazole 0.75% contains this as ingredient number 6.

Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Galderma Rozex Gel Metronidazole 0.75% contains this as ingredient number 8.

Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Alternatives

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