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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% versus CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on October 03, 2023

Overview

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, fragrances or oils

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Prescription Italian Brand Italy
Serum Canadian Brand Canada

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.

Serum

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

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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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Reviews

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Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% 3 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Drying (1) Great Value (1) Light (1) Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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JessicaKimball_261

9 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Only product that scientifically proven to build collagen in the skin

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RebeccaSpickler_288

7 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Dermatologist Rx. Helped immensely. Cleared up acne and helped with fine lines. It’s so simple but also effective.

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 19 ratings
Great Value (3) Light (3) Works Well (2) Hydrating (2) Absorbs Well (2) No Scent (1)
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SkincareSimba

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

The only retinol my partner's skin can tolerate.
Their skin is extremely reactive and sensitive but this retinol has worked great.

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The only retinol my partner's skin can tolerate.
Their skin is extremely reactive and sensitive but this retinol has worked great.

I also use it every other day because I alternate between this retinol and A313.
It works great and is gentle enough to allow me to build tolerance without purging effects (at least on my skin and my partner's)

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CentellaAddict

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

No more acne, very slow at reducing pigmentation tho

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