3
Shared Ingredients
Creamy Retinol vs iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream
Comparing Creamy Retinol versus iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
29
Unique to Creamy Retinol
10
Unique to iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream
Creamy Retinol has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Creamy Retinol scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 3 ingredients in common. Creamy Retinol has 29 unique ingredients while iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream has 10.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
87%
Safe
31 rated
13%
Irritant
30 rated
Based on 31 rated ingredient s
22%
Comedogenic
9 rated
77%
Safe
13 rated
33%
Irritant
12 rated
Based on 13 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Retinol Benefits
!May Worsen Eczema✓Reduces Large Pores✓Good For Oily Skin✓Has scar-healing properties✓Acne Fighting✓Improves skin texture✓Has Anti-aging properties!May trigger acne for some skin types✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types✓Reduces dark spots✓Hydrating!May cause irritation for some skin types!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types✓Redness Reducing✓Reduces Irritation
ReTrieve Cream Benefits
✓Reduces Large Pores!May Worsen Eczema✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting✓Has scar-healing properties✓Improves skin texture✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Has skin-brightening properties!May trigger acne for some skin types!May cause dryness for some skin types✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (3)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Creamy Retinol
RetinolCSIRAlpha-ArbutinCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRSodium Acrylates CopolymerCSIRXanthan GumCSIRGlycerinCSIRLinoleic AcidCSIRLecithinCSIRLinolenic AcidCSIRArachidonic AcidCSIRAzelamidopropyl Dimethyl AmineCSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1CSIRPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12CSIRHydroxyethylcelluloseCSIRPhloretinCSIRTocopherolCSIRFerulic AcidCSIRBHACSIREthoxydiglycolCSIRBisabololCSIRDehydroacetic AcidCSIRBenzoic AcidCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRBenzyl AlcoholCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRPoloxamer 407CSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Creamy Retinol better than iNova Pharmaceuticals ReTrieve Cream for sensitive skin?
By comparing Retinol and ReTrieve Cream 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, Retinol or ReTrieve Cream, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Retinol and ReTrieve Cream. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Retinol and ReTrieve Cream share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Retinol or ReTrieve Cream.
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