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Encube

Tretinoin Gel USP 0.01%

Altreno

Altreno Tretinoin Lotion 0.05%

An acne treatment built around Tretinoin, for anti-aging and smoothing.

An acne treatment built around Tretinoin, for hydration and pollution defence.

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
5 ingredients
13 ingredients

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At a Glance

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They come out differently on EU-allergen-free, Alcohol-free, Paraben-free, Fungal-acne-safe, Oil-free and Vegan; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

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Key Ingredients

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  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

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Benefits

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  • Anti-Aging1

    Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

    Tretinoin

  • Smoothing1

    Refines rough or uneven texture.

    Tretinoin

  • Dark Spots1

    Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

    Tretinoin

  • Acne Fighting1

    Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

    Tretinoin

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Concerns

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  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Tretinoin (in both products)

    • Tretinoin
    • Acne Fighting
    • Anti-Aging
    • Dark Spots
    • Smoothing

  • BHT (in both products)

    Antioxidant

  • Alcohol

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Hydroxypropylcellulose

    Emulsifying

    1 / 0

  • Tretinoin (in both products)

    • Tretinoin
    • Acne Fighting
    • Anti-Aging
    • Dark Spots
    • Smoothing

  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Preservative

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation

  • BHT (in both products)

    Antioxidant

  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Emulsion Stabilising

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Carbomer

    Gel Forming

    1 / 0

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Methylparaben

    Preservative

    0 / 0

    • Parabens

  • Mineral Oil

    Emollient

    0-2 / 0

    • Plant or mineral oil
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Oily Skin

  • Octoxynol-9

    Cleansing

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

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