Acne Banishing Body (Spray)
Retin-A Micro Gel Microsphere 0.04%

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

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

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
15 ingredients
10 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Irritation2

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema2

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Triethanolamine

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Triethanolamine

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Benzyl Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Benzyl Alcohol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Tretinoin

    • Tretinoin
    • Acne Fighting
    • Anti-Aging
    • Dark Spots
    • Smoothing
  • Benzyl Alcohol (in both products)

    Preservative

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

    Antioxidant

  • Carbomer

    Gel Forming

    1 / 0

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating

    0 / —

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating
  • Propylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Sorbic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

  • Triethanolamine

    Cleansing

    2 / 0

    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

  • Propylene Glycol

    Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula

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  • Water

    Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

    Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

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  • Glycerin

    Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.

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  • Sorbic Acid

    Fragrance, Preservative

    Sorbic Acid is the organic acid that conforms generally to the formula:

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  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Benzyl Alcohol is an EU-declarable fragrance allergen.

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