Comparison between A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.05% vs. A-Ret Tretinoin 0.1%

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11 Ingredients 8

1
Tretinoin
1
Tretinoin
2
PEG-4 Olivate
2
Propylene Glycol
3
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
3
Isopropyl Alcohol
4
Methyl Hydroxybenzoate
4
Carbomer
5
Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
5
Triethanolamine
6
Propylene Glycol
6
BHT
7
Silicon Oil
7
Methyl Hydroxybenzoate
8
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8
Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
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Uniqueness5 out of 11
45.5%
Uniqueness2 out of 8
25.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
2 out of 11
18%
chemical
4 out of 11
36%
natural
0 out of 8
0%
chemical
5 out of 8
63%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Alcohol#3

Detailed view

A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.05% vs. A-Ret Tretinoin 0.1%
Position 1

#1Tretinoin

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#1Tretinoin

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2PEG-4 Olivate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

Position 3

#3Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Isopropyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Methyl Hydroxybenzoate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Carbomer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Carbomer is used for formulation purposes. It helps to control the viscosity and flow of a product. It’s considered safe but only if it’s well purified. Poorly purified carbomers may contain benzol which may lead to irritation.

Position 5

#5Propyl Hydroxybenzoate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Triethanolamine

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Triethanolamine is a pH adjuster. It is a toxic component that can be absorbed by the skin and detected in blood later. It can be a dermal irritant. Though it's considered safe, you should think before using it in skincare. There are many products on the market without Triethanolamine.

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