Galderma Retacnyl Cream 0.025% 0.05% Tretinoin
Works for
Anti-blemishTretinoinWorks well
“Galderma Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream 0.025% 0.05% 30g Retacnyl Cream has the active ingredient of Tretinoin (Vitamin A) and is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms Wrinkles Acne Dry, rough patches and tiny bumps on skin White blood cells cancer Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream may also be used for purposes not listed here.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: tretinoin. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneTretinoinWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tretinoin.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · TretinoinWorks well
“Galderma Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream 0.025% 0.05% 30g Retacnyl Cream has the active ingredient of Tretinoin (Vitamin A) and is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms Wrinkles Acne Dry, rough patches and tiny bumps on skin White blood cells cancer Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream may also be used for purposes not listed here.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains tretinoin.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, isopropyl myristate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: TretinoinMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
3 of 3 community members would buy it again.
the best thing I've ever used. been using it for 6 years now
Excellent product to keep acne and wrinkles at bay.
Ingredients
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Tretinoin0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bioavailable form of Vitamin A that is the most effective known topical ingredients for reducing wrinkles, improving skin firmness, treating acne, as well as hyperpigmentation. It is not available over-the counter in many countries, including US and UK
More about TretinoinWater~40–60%
Cetyl alcohol~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycol stearate~1.9–2.8%
Glyceryl stearate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateIsopropyl myristate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePeg-100 stearate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSqualane~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBha~0.6–1.4%
Bht~0.45–1.1%
Propylparaben0.05%
Stearic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarbomer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerMethylparaben0.1%
Edta~0.05–0.25%
Triethanolamine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSorbic acid0.2%
Ingredient list view
Tretinoin, Water, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glycol stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Isopropyl myristate, Peg-100 stearate, Squalane, Bha, Bht, Propylparaben, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Edta, Triethanolamine, Sorbic acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Galderma RetacnylCream 0.025% 0.05% TretinoinYOUR PRODUCT | Retin-A cream 0.05%Tretinoin | Menarini GroupA-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025% | MenariniA-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.05% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 74% | 74% |
| Price | — | — | $5.83 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Galderma Retacnyl - Cream 0.025% 0.05% Tretinoin" is effective for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): tretinoin 0.05% (declared). Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.50% - 3.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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