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Retin-A skincare

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Retin-A is an American skincare brand founded in 1971 and owned by Bausch Health Companies Inc. since 2011.

retin-a.comen.wikipedia.org

Retin-A is beloved for its thoughtful serums 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.

Retin-A serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Is Retin-A worth it?

Retin-A is worth it for shoppers seeking proven results for smooth skin and dark spots, backed by extensive clinical research. Lovi rates the Retin-A-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Retin-A product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020

What are Retin-A's best products?

Retin-A Cream is the main product featured on this page. Lovi rates this Cream High for oily, oily acne-prone, and combination skin.

Does Retin-A cause breakouts?

Retin-A may cause breakouts at first as the skin adjusts to the treatment, but it helps clear blemishes over time. Lovi rates Retin-A-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022

Is Retin-A fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Retin-A products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Retin-A products?

The key active ingredient in Retin-A products is tretinoin, which helps restore collagen in sun-damaged skin and treats acne. Tretinoin is supported by clinical studies showing its effectiveness for skin renewal.

The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020

How do I build a Retin-A skincare routine?

To build a Retin-A skincare routine, apply the Retin-A Cream in the evening to clean, dry skin while avoiding the sensitive eye area. Because Retin-A helps improve skin texture and tone over time, start by using it a few nights a week to let your skin adjust.

The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020

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 skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

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, Lovi rates both routines as 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.comen.wikipedia.org

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

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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