Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% Versus Perrigo Tretinoin Gel 0.025%
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe 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 and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 11 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 4 ingredients
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Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 11 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 4 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
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Preservative
Propyl Benzoate is a fragrance and is a preservative.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Silicon is an abrasive as an INCI ingredient. In tools, it is a material.
Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
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.
3 Benefits 2 Concerns
Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
Hydroxypropylcellulose comes from cellulose. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
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.
5 Concerns
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
All forms of OTC 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.
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Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 11 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 4 ingredients
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Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 11 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 4 ingredients
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Made all the difference
Tretinoin has made all the difference for my skin. Coming out of high school I had frequent acne breakouts, but after I...
Made all the difference
Tretinoin has made all the difference for my skin. Coming out of high school I had frequent acne breakouts, but after I started adapalene and then tretinoin my skin got better by the day. I don't really struggle with acne anymore and my skin texture has improved so much.
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