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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 versus Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% .

Published on April 19, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Prescription Italian Brand Italy

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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

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Ingredient Info

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Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% 11 ingredients

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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Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Exfoliators

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% 11 ingredients

33% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% 11 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 39 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
SailorMoon_954's avatar

SailorMoon_954

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

help with my acne but drying

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