A Ret Gel 0.05%

Retin-A (Tretinoin)

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About this product

The Retin-A (Tretinoin) A Ret Gel 0.05% is a misc. Our analysis of its 4 ingredients (1 low-risk) rates it Good (64/100).

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Misc
Ingredients
4
Low-risk
1
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
South Africa

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe Minimal Ingredients

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

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Dry Skin No data
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 0/3
Caution for sensitive skin
Triacetin Methylparaben Propylparaben

Ingredients list

4 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (7)
All4 Fragrance3 Plasticizer2 Preservative2 Cosmetic Biocide1 Solvent1 Antimicrobial1 Film Forming1 Masking1
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
Triacetin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Film Forming, Masking)
Soap Base
4
A
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
7
A
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming)
Paraben
Paraben

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Key ingredients

No standout actives flagged.

Benefits

Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe

Concerns

Contains paraben
Propylparaben — higher EWG
May not suit sensitive skin

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Ingredients explained

Triacetin
Cosmetic biocide, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Cosmetic biocideFragrancePlasticizerSolventAntimicrobialFilm formingMasking
Soap Base
Other
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A
Methylparaben
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Propylparaben
Fragrance, Preservative
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 CIR A FragrancePreservativePerfuming Paraben

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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