Menarini Group A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025%
Works for
Anti-agingTretinoinWorks well
“Softening the look of fine lines and early wrinkles”
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.
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).
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · TretinoinWorks well
“Tretin is a tretinoin topical cream used mainly to treat acne and improve overall skin texture.”
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 toneSide benefit the brand mentions · TretinoinWorks well
“Fading acne marks, sun spots, and uneven pigmentation”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propylene glycolWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: TretinoinMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
2 of 3 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Tretinoin0.025%
- 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 TretinoinPeg-4 olivate~23–35%
Olive oil peg-7 esters~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Propylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCarbomer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineWater~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Tretinoin, Peg-4 olivate, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Water
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Menarini GroupA-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.025%YOUR PRODUCT | MenariniA-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.05% | Difa CooperMask Plus Gel Acne | Galderma RetacnylCream 0.025% 0.05% Tretinoin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | — | $30.96 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dermatica Tretinoin 0.05% / Niacinamide 4% / Clindamycin 1%Skin + Me Daily Doser - Tretinoin 0.050% Niacinamide 4% Azelaic Acid 4%
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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