PRODUCT REVIEW
Retin-A cream 0.05% Tretinoin
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
tretinoin
0.05%
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
0.05%
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
0.05%
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
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
stearic acid
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Anti-oxidation
tretinoin
0.05%
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 | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
tretinoin
0.05%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
User reviews (7)
Recommend
7 reviews
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100%
How well does it work for anti-aging?
2 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How well does it work against blemishes?
2 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How well does it work for evening out skin tone?
2 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How would you describe the texture?
7 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does it pill under makeup?
2 reviews
A lot
Not at all
How much does this product clog
pores?
7 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
6 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tretinoin
0.05%
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
isopropyl myristate
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Potential irritants
tretinoin
0.05%
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
tretinoin
0.05%
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
stearyl alcohol
7% -
10.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredient list view
Tretinoin, Water, Stearyl alcohol, Isopropyl myristate, Stearic acid, Peg-40 stearate, Xanthan gum, Sorbic acid, Bht