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Bausch Health Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% vs Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%

Comparing Bausch Health Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% versus Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.

Comparison Overview

2

Shared Ingredients

7

Unique to Bausch Health Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1%

2

Unique to Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%

Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Bausch Health Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 2 ingredients in common. Bausch Health Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% has 7 unique ingredients while Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% has 2.

Skin Safety Profile

Product Benefits & Effects

Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely

Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% Benefits

!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types!May Worsen EczemaHas Anti-aging properties!May trigger acne for some skin typesHas skin-brightening properties!May cause irritation for some skin types

Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% Benefits

!May cause irritation for some skin typesHas Anti-aging propertiesHas skin-brightening properties

Ingredient Analysis Matrix

⇄ Swap Positions
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy

Shared Ingredients (2)

1

Ingredients — Unique to Bausch Health Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1%

2

Ingredients — Unique to Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bausch Health Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% better than Retin-A (Tretinoin) Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% for sensitive skin?

By comparing Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% and Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.

Which product, Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% or Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%, is safer for acne-prone skin?

The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% and Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.

Do Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% and Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01% share any ingredients?

Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Retin-A® Cream (Tretinoin) 0.1% or Retin-A Tretinoin Gel 0.01%.

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