Updated on March 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe prescription. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
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Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP 3 ingredients
Glenmark Pharma Tazret 1 ingredient
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union’s Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Not Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is not not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
This product is not not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union’s Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Not Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is not not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
This product is not not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP 3 ingredients
Glenmark Pharma Tazret 1 ingredient
Notable Ingredients
Retinoid
Retinoids (AKA Vitamin A) help with signs of aging by simulating new cell production and getting rid of old skin cells.
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Benefits
Anti-Aging
Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.
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Acne Fighting
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
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Brightening
Dull skin is temporary; all it usually will need is a little perk-me-up, such as extra hydration, some exfoliation, and vitamin nourishment.
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Concerns
Irritating
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
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Rosacea
Rosacea may be genetic or triggered by mites, bacteria, or blood vessel issues. The most common symptom is redness of the face.
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Eczema
Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis. Common symptoms include redness of the skin, itchiness, patches of rough skin, and small bumps.
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Concerns
Drying
Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
found in both products
Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP
Tretinoin
Retinoid 3 Benefits 2 Concerns
3 Benefits 2 Concerns
Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
Loved
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BHT
Antioxidant, Masking
Antioxidant
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Very Disliked
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Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Preservative May worsen Eczema
May worsen Eczema
Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Very Disliked
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Tazret
Tazarotene
Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin
Tazarotene is a type of retinoid. Retinoids are gold-standard anti-aging ingredients derived from Vitamin A.
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Ingredient Ratings
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Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP
1
2
Tazret
1
When to use
Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP 3 ingredients
Glenmark Pharma Tazret 1 ingredient
14 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
57% use every day
4 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
50% use every day
