PRODUCT REVIEW
Janssen-Cilag Retin-A 0.025% RETIN A Crema
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Does not work for
Anti-blemish
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Anti-aging
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Evens skin tone
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Moisturizing
isopropyl myristate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Anti-oxidation
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Exfoliation
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-blemish | |
Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
alcohol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
isopropyl myristate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Potential irritants
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
alcohol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
tretinoin
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
stearyl alcohol
3.1% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredient list view
Tretinoin, Potassium stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Unknown, Alcohol, Isopropyl myristate, Bht, Sorbic acid, Xanthan gum, Water