# Retin-A skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/retin-a The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. 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/nl/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=pgbb45d53e25). ### Retin-A [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/retin-a/cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Retin-A worth it? Retin-A is worth considering because Lovi rates the Retin-A-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Retin-A products on this page are fragrance-free. ### What are Retin-A's best products? Retin-A's best product listed on this page is Cream, which helps with oily skin and combination skin. Lovi rates Cream High for oily skin and High for combination skin. Additionally, every product among the Retin-A items on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Does Retin-A cause breakouts? Retin-A may cause breakouts at first as skin adjusts, a temporary effect often called purging. The Retin-A products on this page help clear acne over time. [Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) ### Is Retin-A fragrance-free? Yes, every product on this page from Retin-A lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Retin-A products? Retin-A uses [tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/tretinoin) as its key ingredient, which helps improve [collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/collagen) in sun-damaged skin and manages breakouts. Tretinoin supports smoother texture, though it may cause irritation for some users. [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 Cream [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) as the central step, keeping in mind that Lovi rates the Retin-A-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Retin-A products on this page are fragrance-free. ### 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 for comparison. ### Retin-A vs CeraVe: which is better? Retin-A is better for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its routines Superior compared to the High or Superior ratings for CeraVe. For dry skin, Retin-A-focused routines also rate Superior, while CeraVe-focused routines rate High. ### 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/nl/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/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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