# Retin-A skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/retin-a The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Germany. Retin-A is an American skincare brand founded in 1971 and owned by Bausch Health Companies Inc. since 2011. [retin-a.com](https://www.retin-a.com/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bausch_Health) Retin-A is beloved for its thoughtful [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and refined formulas. Its products suit mature, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Cream for acne-prone skin. These precise choices gently transform the complexion with measured grace. This page covers some of the most popular Retin-A products; for the whole Retin-A range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgf2e786c1f6). ### Retin-A [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/retin-a/cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Retin-A worth it? Yes, Retin-A is worth it, as Lovi rates the Retin-A-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Retin-A products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. [The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) ### What are Retin-A's best products? Retin-A Cream is the main product featured on this page, and Lovi rates it High for oily, oily acne-prone, and combination skin. This product helps improve skin texture and tone while targeting breakouts. [The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) ### Does Retin-A cause breakouts? Retin-A may cause breakouts at first as the skin adjusts to the treatment, but it ultimately helps clear acne and smooth the surface. Lovi rates Retin-A-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin. [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) [Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) ### Is Retin-A fragrance-free? Yes, the Retin-A products on this page are fragrance-free because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Retin-A products? Retin-A relies on [tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tretinoin) as its key active ingredient to help renew skin and target signs of aging and breakouts. Lovi rates Cream as High for oily skin and acne-prone skin. [The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) ### How do I build a Retin-A skincare routine? To build a Retin-A routine, apply the Retin-A Cream as a [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) to clean skin, focusing on your specific skin needs. Lovi rates the Retin-A-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types. [The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) ### What are good alternatives to Retin-A? Good alternatives to Retin-A include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar brands also have pages on Lovi and offer options for various skin types. ### Retin-A vs CeraVe: which is better? Retin-A is better for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Retin-A-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands rate Superior. ### Who owns Retin-A, and where is it from? Retin-A is an American brand founded in 1971, owned by Bausch Health Companies Inc. since 2011. [retin-a.com](https://www.retin-a.com/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bausch_Health) ### Is Retin-A cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Retin-A as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Retin-A's key ingredients - [Restoration of collagen formation in photodamaged human skin by tretinoin (retinoic acid)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) Tretinoin · The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993 - [Clinical Assessment of New Topical Cream Containing Two Essential Oils Combined with Tretinoin in the Treatment of Acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) Tretinoin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020 - [Efficacy assessments of tretinoin-loaded nano lipid carriers in acne vulgaris: a double blind, split-face randomized clinical study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) Tretinoin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022 - [Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35620028/) Tretinoin · International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022 - [Nanogel Containing Gamma-Oryzanol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and TiO2/MBBT: A Synergistic Nanotechnological Approach of Potent Natural Antioxidants and Nanosized UV Filters for Skin Protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242453/) Xanthan gum · Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019 - [Influence of lidocaine hydrochloride and penetration enhancers on the barrier function of human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25305378/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2014 - [Development of levamlodipine long-acting patches based on an ion-pair strategy: Investigation of the mechanism for reducing skin irritation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39312986/) Sorbic acid · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/caudalie) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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