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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream versus ZO Skin Health Wrinkle + Texture Repair 0,5% Retinol .

Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on September 07, 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

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Prescription American Brand United States
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

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.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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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

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

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

ZO Skin Health Wrinkle + Texture Repair 0,5% Retinol contains this as ingredient number 41.

2
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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Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

ZO Skin Health Wrinkle + Texture Repair 0,5% Retinol contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

22% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Alternatives

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