Retin-A Cream

Janssen

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4.1

554 reviews
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description

RETINO-A® Cream contains tretinoin in the following strengths by weight : 0.025% & 0.05%. RETINO-A® is indicated as topical therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

ingredients

Retin A Cream Each g of cream contains: tretinoin 0.01%, 0.025%, 0.05% or 0.1% in a bland, hydrophilic base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl (40) stearate, purified water, sorbic acid, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol and xanthan gum. Retin A Gel Each g of gel contains: tretinoin 0.01% or 0.025%. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, ethanol undenatured and hydroxypropyl cellulose. Retin-A Liquid (0.05% Tretinoin w/w) polyethylene glycol 400, butylated hydroxytoluene and alcohol (denatured with tert-butyl alcohol and brucine sulfate) 55%

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    5.0
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    Cissy13

    11 years ago

    i love retin-a!!! my insurance stop covering it after age 35 because they figured it was for cosmetic purposes and i didn't want to pay $90 so i did some google searching and found that...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairSilver, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    melc123

    11 years ago

    24th November 2012 (2 months) Jennigo thanks for your review. It's great to hear from people who have used tretinoin for decades. After all, it is a pharmaceutical drug that is absorbed into the...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

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    cricricri11

    12 years ago

    I have oily skin (prone to pimples) and lots of age dark small spots. I thought this might have been the product for me. I broke out terribly during the first two weeks, then skin was flaky and...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    jaymt

    12 years ago

    I dealt with acne as a teenager but the birth control pill and Dalacin T (clindamycin topical) fixed that. Fast forward to age 23. I switched birth control pills and my skin completely changed. I...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Natarats

    12 years ago

    ive been prescribed trentinoin gel (or Retin-A) on three different occasions. twice by my derm, and once by my regular doctor. all three times, it was really really tough at the beggining, but in...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    bebikayz

    12 years ago

    I only find this useful as a spot treatment on cystic acne. I can never put it all over my face as it becomes extremely rashy and dry.

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Scott77

    12 years ago

    Nothing has ever worked as well at evening skintone (I use in conjunction with hydroquinone). Pros: Actually proven to be effective on serious skin issues. Cons: Irritating to all but the...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Tan, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    luckylouie

    12 years ago

    I've been using Retin A .05% for four months now and I'm quite pleased with the results. My skin is less oily, the pores look smaller, and the tone is more even overall, particulary on the neck and...

    About reviewer (816 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jennigo

    12 years ago

    I've used brand name tretinoin in one form or another for 20 yrs. I began in my 30s to treat stubborn "adult acne" and I did experience results. The results have never been 100% eradication of...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Slone07

    12 years ago

    I've used Retin-A .05% on and off for about 5 years. I tend to not use it in the summer, when I'm worried about too much sun exposure here in the south (yes, I use sunscreen). Anyway, I've always...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    rastaxcore

    12 years ago

    I started the .025% recently and now that most of the peeling and burning has subsided, I'm already noticing a difference. I got it to nix any breakouts in the making as well as to prevent...

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    cleogirl

    12 years ago

    I have been using this for a few years now and for me, it's been a lifesaver. It is the one product that I've tried that has really changed the texture, look and feel of my skin more than anything....

    About reviewer (167 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    joannas20

    12 years ago

    Ok so a little bit about my skin. I have always struggled with acne and for the most part I can keep my skin fairly clear by using tea tree oil or benzoyl peroxide. I also wear foundation so this...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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    Madinah

    12 years ago

    I have been going back to this product for years! IT ALWAYS WORKS! I pay 30$ per dermo visits and I get it free from my dermo. Right now I'm on the 0.025% because I built my immunity up to it and...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Cool

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amnahp12

    12 years ago

    So I realize this is a premature review; I wanted to track progress! Won't say what's been said. I suffer from mild-moderate acne that had gotten increasingly, exponentially worse since it started...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    glamourjenny

    12 years ago

    I love this product! I've suffered bad acne since I was 11... Yes, 11 years old! Retin A is derived from Vitamin A. It is a chemical exfoliant. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are examples of...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    summersnows

    12 years ago

    This was recommended by my dermatologist when I asked her to perform a laser resurfacing treatment to erase the pitted scars, she gave this to me to control my acne first. My acne is pretty much...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    deedrajean

    12 years ago

    i got Retin-A proscribed by my dermatologist for my ance. for reference i have very oily, sensitive very very acne prone skin. all this did for me was break me out way worst then what i started...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    chafi

    12 years ago

    I've used this on an off since 2004. I use the 0,5 strength every night and I haven't had problems with skin irritation or flakes. I use this all over my face, even in my under eye area. I clean my...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    shellbeach

    12 years ago

    I used this product a few years ago and I'm writing this review because out of all of the products I've used to treat my acne, this was probably the worst one. I followed the directions to the...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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