Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel Versus Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1%
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel 16 ingredients
Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel 16 ingredients
Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Retinoic Acid 0.05%
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylparaben
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylparaben
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Octoxynol-9
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
Buffering
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel 16 ingredients
Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients
