PRODUCT REVIEW
Menarini Group A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025%
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
tretinoin
0.025%
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-blemish
What does the product description say?
tretinoin
0.025%
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
What does the product description say?
tretinoin
0.025%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
cyclopentasiloxane
4.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Anti-oxidation
tretinoin
0.025%
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
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
tretinoin
0.025%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
propylene glycol
7.2% -
10.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (3)
Recommend
3 reviews
17%
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83%
How would you describe the texture?
3 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does it pill under makeup?
1 review
A lot
Not at all
How much does this product clog
pores?
3 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
3 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tretinoin
0.025%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
cyclopentasiloxane
4.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Potential irritants
tretinoin
0.025%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
propylene glycol
7.2% -
10.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
tretinoin
0.025%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
propylene glycol
7.2% -
10.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Show more
Ingredient list view
Tretinoin, Water, Propylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-4 olivate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Methyl dihydroxybenzoate