Janssen-Cilag Retin-A 0.025% RETIN A Crema
Works for
Anti-agingTretinoinWorks well
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.
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-blemishTretinoinWorks well
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · TretinoinWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tretinoin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Isopropyl myristateWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: isopropyl myristate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Tretinoin, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Tretinoin~39–59%
- 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 TretinoinPotassium stearate~7.3–11%
Stearyl alcohol~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholAlcohol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIsopropyl myristate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateBht~0.45–1.05%
Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumWater~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Tretinoin, Potassium stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Unknown, Alcohol, Isopropyl myristate, Bht, Sorbic acid, Xanthan gum, Water
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| Janssen-CilagRetin-A 0.025% RETIN A CremaYOUR PRODUCT | jamjoom pharmaAcretin | Retin-A cream 0.05%Tretinoin | Galderma RetacnylCream 0.025% 0.05% Tretinoin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 94% | 91% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Janssen-Cilag - Retin-A 0.025% RETIN A Crema" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
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 39.00% - 59.00%. 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.
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