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NorthStar Rx

Tretinoin Cream USP 0.025%

Encube

Tretinoin Gel USP 0.025%

An acne treatment built around Tretinoin, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
9 ingredients
5 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

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  • Fatty alcohol1

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Stearyl Alcohol

  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

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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

  • Isopropyl Myristate

    Emollient

    5 / 3

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • PEG-40 Stearate

    Cleansing

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

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Sorbic Acid

    Preservative

  • Stearic Acid

    Cleansing

    2-3 / 0

    • Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Stearyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    2 / 2

    • Fatty alcohol
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Xanthan Gum

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • 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

Ingredients Explained

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