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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Prosacea Rosacea Gel versus Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel .

Last updated on March 06, 2024. Published on July 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens

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Prescription American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

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

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Prosacea Rosacea Gel 10 ingredients

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel 16 ingredients

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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Prosacea Rosacea Gel 10 ingredients

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel 16 ingredients

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Prosacea Rosacea Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

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Prosacea Rosacea Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Prosacea Rosacea Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
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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Prosacea Rosacea Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

Prosacea Rosacea Gel 10 ingredients

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel 16 ingredients

20% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
80% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Prosacea Rosacea Gel 10 ingredients

Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Gel 16 ingredients

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