Retin-A Micro Gel Microsphere 0.04%
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Retin-A

Retin-A Micro Gel Microsphere 0.04%

Altreno

Altreno Tretinoin Lotion 0.05%

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

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

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
10 ingredients
13 ingredients

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Brand from United States
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At a Glance

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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

Benefits

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Concerns

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  • 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 (in both products)

    • 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 (in both products)

    Antioxidant

  • Carbomer (in both products)

    Gel Forming

    1 / 0

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating

    0 / —

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Sorbic Acid

    Preservative

  • Triethanolamine (in both products)

    Cleansing

    2 / 0

    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Tretinoin (in both products)

    • 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 (in both products)

    Antioxidant

  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Emulsion Stabilising

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

  • Carbomer (in both products)

    Gel Forming

    1 / 0

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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