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Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.025% Versus Curology Custom FormulaRX (Zinc pyrithione 0.25%, Clindamycin 1%, Niacinamide 4%)

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Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.025%
Tretinoin
Retinoid IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
RetinoidRetinoid Icon 3 Benefits 2 Concerns

Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.

Stearic Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

2-3 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Isopropyl Myristate Emollient, Masking
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
3 Concerns

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

3-5 Com. / 3 Irr.
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Peg-8 Stearate Emulsifying, Humectant
3 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Peg-8 Stearate is an emulsifier and humectant.

3 Com. / 1 Irr.
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Stearyl Alcohol Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon
Fatty AlcoholFatty Alcohol Icon

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

2 Com. / 2 Irr.
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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

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Sorbic Acid Preservative
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon
PreservativePreservative Icon May worsen EczemaMay worsen Eczema Icon

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

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BHT Antioxidant, Masking
Antioxidant Icon
AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon

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.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Custom FormulaRX (Zinc pyrithione 0.25%, Clindamycin 1%, Niacinamide 4%)
Zinc Pyrithione Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
Preservative Icon
PreservativePreservative Icon

Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.

Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin Phosphate is a perscription ingredient used to treat acne.

Niacinamide Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon
NiacinamideNiacinamide Icon 6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

Ingredient Ratings

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Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.025%
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Custom FormulaRX (Zinc pyrithione 0.25%, Clindamycin 1%, Niacinamide 4%)
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When to use

307 Routines
2% use in am
98% use in pm
73% use every day
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21 Routines
19% use in am
81% use in pm
76% use every day

Reviews

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Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.025% 9 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1) Light Scent (1)
ClaireHeath's avatar

ClaireHeath

3 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Purging occurs but slowly introduce it into your routine. Will cause a slew of pimples.

Curology Custom FormulaRX (Zinc pyrithione 0.25%, Clindamycin 1%, Niacinamide 4%) 3 ingredients

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