NorthStar Rx Tretinoin Cream 0.5%
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator
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NorthStar Rx Tretinoin Cream 0.5% Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator

Prescription
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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NorthStar Rx Tretinoin Cream 0.5% 9 ingredients

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 62 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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NorthStar Rx Tretinoin Cream 0.5% 9 ingredients

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 62 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Tretinoin Cream 0.5%

Tretinoin 0.5%

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-3 Stearate

Humectant

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sorbic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Tretinoin 0.5%, BHT, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-3 Stearate, Water, Sorbic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum

Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator

Salicylic Acid 2%

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Carnitine Hcl

Humectant

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract

Astringent

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract

Skin Protecting

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Tetrahydrocurcumin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Glutathione

Good for Dark Spots Icon

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Skin Conditioning
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Farnesol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Pantothenate

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ferulic Acid

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Mannitol

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Soy Isoflavones

Skin Conditioning

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Zinc PCA

Humectant
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ethoxydiglycol

Humectant
0 / 0

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Calcium Gluconate

Humectant

Potassium Gluconate

Skin Protecting

Cyclodextrin

Absorbent

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract

Astringent

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Carnitine Hcl, Gluconolactone, Phytic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Tetrahydrocurcumin, Glutathione, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Farnesol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Pantothenate, Retinol, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Ferulic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Mannitol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soy Isoflavones, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Zinc PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Ethoxydiglycol, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Gluconate, Cyclodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

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Tretinoin Cream 0.5%
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Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator
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When to use

NorthStar Rx Tretinoin Cream 0.5% 9 ingredients

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 62 ingredients

36 Routines
3% use in am
97% use in pm
72% use every day
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7 Routines
29% use in am
71% use in pm
86% use every day

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