Microsphere Gel 0.08%
The Retin-A (Tretinoin) Microsphere Gel 0.08% is a misc. Our analysis of its 13 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
The Retin-A (Tretinoin) Microsphere Gel 0.08% is a misc. Our analysis of its 13 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
4/2
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
0/1
Sensitive Skin
2/5
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone Copolyol |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
PPG-20
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
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