Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings

• Melasma
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2024

"I suffer from severe melasma and recently started using tretinoin. Within just one week, I saw noticeable results. The treatment caused significant peeling, which is a normal part of the process, as it helps to shed old skin and promote the production of fresh, new skin. After one month of consistent use, my melasma is completely not visible. I am thrilled with the results! If you suffer from melasma, I highly recommend trying tretinoin. Just be prepared for the peeling phase. The results are absolutely worth it! Not only has my skin tone evened out, but my overall complexion looks healthier and more radiant."

• Anni
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2023

For Acne "I have been on this cream for 8 weeks. I have only a couple of pimples on my face. My girlfriend said my face has wrinkles and is ugly. Then I went to the doctor and he gave it to me. After 3 weeks, she was surprised that my face improved and my mom said my pores are smaller. I use it every day. In the first week, it dried out but I invested in a high-priced moisturizer and it did help. If you are on this cream, don't pay attention to it every day, just use it normally and you will see it helps."

• rowel...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 26, 2023

Retin A Micro (tretinoin) for Acne "I love this product: Retin A Micro gel 0.08 percent and have been using it for about three years, although I have been using Retin-A creams for about 35 years. I am now 62 and the skin on my face looks pretty good still. Although, I still look about my age, but I like the way my skin looks. Recently, I noticed the price of my last prescription and could not believe that each gel pump is almost $700, although my insurance paid for most of it. Wow, I couldn't imagine if any beauty creams could sell for that price!"

• cathe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 25, 2023

For Acne "I used both 0.05% and 0.1%. Would I recommend it: definitely yes. First of all, if you have a doctor's recommendation, definitely adjust the amount of use according to your doctor's recommendation. If you have a prescription, you must follow it. If not, my advice is this: definitely start with 0.05%. I used Tretin 0.05% for the first 3 months. I used Acnelyse 0.1% from the 4th month. I got the best results with this method of use. Brands I use: Tretin and Acnelyse. The site I bought from: tretinoincream.co (I ordered to England and Netherlands. Delivered via FedEx in 2-3 days.) This is the 0.05 Cream I use: tretinoincream.co/product-page/tretinoin-cream-tretin-0-05-x-3-packs. This is the 0.1 Cream I use: tretinoincream.co/product-page/tretinoin-cream-acnelyse-0-1-x-3-pack. I am very happy with my process."

• kathl...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 5, 2023

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I started using this 40 years ago for acne. I am now 70. I have no wrinkles on my face and my acne is, of course, gone. I've always used the cream and didn't have much of an issue initially with redness or peeling. At this point, I love the fact that the side effect is no wrinkles."

• Amazing...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2022

For Acne "After getting the IUD, I started to get very bad hormonal acne about 9 months in. After 1 year of trying to get rid of it - naturally, pills etc I was at breaking point. I decided to try tretinoin 0.025%/clindamycin 1% prescribed from my doc. I don’t think I purged as it was about the same amount as what I was getting already. At the 12/13 week mark my acne began to clear up, I was in shock as I was about to give up. From months 4-5 all my scarring began to clear up. I’ve been keeping track through photos. First it cleared the acne then scarring, I couldn’t believe it. I’m on month 5 now and my scarring is almost gone, not sure it will fully go but this is the happiest I’ve been in years - I can leave the house with no makeup!! Anyways I can’t recommend it enough"

• Taylor
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2022

For Acne "This has been the A LIFE changing product for me. I started out using this only two weeks ago during a bad hormonal breakout around my chin and jaw area. I used this every other night mixed with hydro boost moisturizer from LOREAL. My skin is completely cleared of the acne and breakouts and I have had no active pimples since! I read many reviews stating a purge occurring, or not see results for months however I have seen results within just two week. My skin is smooth and glowing as well. I did notice some redness and dry skin around my mouth after about 4 uses however, with keeping up with moisturizing the skin I have been able to keep it from getting too dry. !!!! Highly recommend this if you are dealing with cystic and hormonal breakouts."

• Sam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2022

For Acne "Highly recommended but one thing I want to share you have to be patient it'll work after 2 to 3 weeks"

• Kathryn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2021

For Acne "I have been using .05% cream for about 4 months, along with 100MG of Spironolactone. Due to the drying & irritation that the Tretinoin causes, I started off slow, only using it once every 3 days, then every other day & now I use it every night. It really doesn't dry my skin out much anymore. Just make sure you're exfoliating regularly & moisturizing. The first 3 months my skin "purged" horribly. I had bumps all over my face & spent most of my summer hiding out from embarrassment. It was really painful & hard to deal with! This is your skins way of clearing all the yucky stuff out. Now 4 months in & my skin looks beautiful. I still get a zit here & there but it's SO much better. Start off slow with this & HANG IN THERE. It will probably get worse before it gets better but it'll be worth it in a few months when your skin is gorgeous & clear. This also prevents wrinkles too!"

• Jaime
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 13, 2021

For Acne "I have been using this for about five years now. I used to break out quite a bit as an adult and had trouble managing it. Now all I need is an exfoliating scrub daily and this cream 2-3 times per week. My skin is clear, my wrinkles are minimal to non-existent, and I don’t notice an over-drying of my skin, even living in the Nevada desert."

• Jada
• February 25, 2021

For Acne "COMPLETELYYYY cleared my skin. I used to have severe and persistent clogged pores but ever since I started using Tretinoin my skin has 100% cleared up. Be warned tho because this stuff is super strong and will make you peel a bit!!"

• newskin
• January 29, 2021

For Acne "I've been on tretinoin for 1 year and four months now, and I am SO pleased with my skin. I wanted to comment this for whoever is going through these reviews and needs reassurance. This WORKED for me. I had awful acne on my forehead and my derm recommended I use Tretinoin at night and Adapalene in the morning. It took four-six months of purging for my skin to slowly improve. My skin was the worst I've ever seen at month 4-5, but since then it's only gotten better! Some tips: 1) Use Cerave moisturizing cream and apply it to your face BEFORE Tretinoin. Leave your moisturizer on for at least 30 mins before applying the medication. 2) Don't over exfoliate your face and don't wax your face! You could tear off skin. 3) Only use a pea-sized amount each time. Any more and you'll just dry out your skin and purge even more. It will get better. Trust the process, and know you're not alone on this skincare journey."

• Jayjay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I have been on this for 5 months. I originally tried adapalene and broke into blisters and a rash and was hesitant to try another similar product. My derm said the retin-A was gentler and to start slow and do what I can tolerate. I used it every third day for two weeks and then every other day and continue every other day. I also use aczone but aczone was not effective on its own. My skin is almost completely clear. I don't even use it daily and have not felt this good in a while. I am so happy and can only imagine I will continue to see results. Consistency is key. Best acne product I have ever tried! Finally something that works."

• MMano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "33 yo/female. Had acne since I was 13 yo. Was diagnosed with PCOS. Took birth control for about 15 years also Spironolactone. My acne is very persistent and mainly comedonal especially jaw line/cheeks/upper neck. I stopped birth control and was tired of Spironolactone as taken alone it didn't do much for me. Went on Accutane which was a horrible experience to clear my acne for it to come back just 6 months later. Have been using Retin A 0.01% for 2.5 months and I can see a lot of improvement. My skin is still purging as it's really congested but I can see it's improving gradually and clearing up. It was a real mess in the first 6 weeks. I'm getting less painful acne around my jaw area now and my skin is much softer, the scars are also fading. Will continue the treatment for the rest of my life I believe. Highly recommend it to anyone with hormonal acne who doesn't want to take medication."

• Liv
• August 1, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "Retin A..wow is all I can say. This product is amazing. I had small stubborn little bumps (clogged pores) and just overall comedonal acne. Retin A has completely cleared my skin and made it look even better than it did before I had acne. My skin so smooth and it just continues to boost my skin confidence. I've been on Retin A for about a year and hse “Retin A micro pump gel 0.06%”. I did purge a lot and had SLIGHT dryness/irration in the beginning but I didn’t mind it because I WANTED to get rid of the small bumps that were clogged pores. MY TOP ADVICE about this product is using it consistently! This product works slowly (but effectively) and will take some time to produce the wonderful results. Also, I still get a pimple occasionally but no where near what I had. The pimple will usually come and go quickly with this product. I use a mosturizer and a good SPF sunscreen. This is the BEST so stick it out during the purging phase because it is WORTH IT."

• Annyl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2020

For Photoaging of the Skin "I have almost a year since I am using Retin A and let me tell you that at the beginning its rough. When you just begin using it, start with 0.025%, and once in 3 days, after 2-3 weeks do it once in 2 days, and always watch your skin, how does it feel. If it's ok, after about a month you can use it every night. If you will peel like a snake - YES, if it might feel like burning or sensitive -YES. But don't give up, I promise it is worth it. It's not going to pay off instantly, but in time you will see an improvement of your skin. Remember to use SPF on your face everyday, because Retin-A peels off the first layer of your skin, and it's very delicate. Put your moisturizer at night, after applying Retin A, and in the morning before SPF. After about 7 months I switched to 0.05. My skin is glowing. And everyone thinks I'm 21, but I'm 31. I swear its WORTH IT."

• Elle
• May 14, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Photoaging of the Skin "If you stick it out and are patient with this - the results are incredible. One piece of advice is moisturize!!! A LOT!! The gel is way better than the cream imo. The gel burns so bad though whereas the cream didn't. I've been using retin-a since February and it's May now and I have the worst purge I've ever had but now my skin is flawless. Stick it out. Amazing for tightening pores, clearing acne, and just gives your skin an overall healthy look to it. 10/10 be patient"

• Carly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2020

For Acne "I started tretinoin 0.025 about a week ago for moderate teenage acne. So far, no new breakouts. Face is peeling but not super dry if you know what I mean. I have always had sensitive skin as well so my face is more red and splotchy than usual. I am using every other day after shower and Cerave moisturizer. Seems to be helping so far. Will update each week!"

• PJano
• April 17, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I have acne-prone skin and started having acne 12-ish. I have done extensively research on effective medication and found Retin-A. I introduced RetinA to my skin, really slowly by applying for 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and 120min and washing it off before my normal routine for 1week each (2min for 1week, 5min for 1week & go on). Then I started apply it overnight as my last step (moisturizer 30min then RetinA 0.025) from 1night/week to every other night then every night. I am on my 8th week of using RetinA every night as my last step. I am going to use it before moisturizer in week10. Gradually introduce RetinA to my skin made the purging bearable (slowly purging) and subsided those side effects. I still have red scars but much smoother texture, little bumpy. I am still breaking out but expecting. Complexion is improving. Skin is brighten and glowing. Skin is more balance, not oily, not dry. I am on month2 and happy with my skin, not perfect, much better. RetinA is worth your patience."

• Esu
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 28, 2020

For Photoaging of the Skin "Male. 49 years. Been using tretinoin treatment since I was 35. Honestly I think I look 40 on bad days and 35 on fantastic well rested days. Seriously it works. I started on the 0.025 and worked up to the 0.05 after 2 tubes of the 0.025 and have been on 0.05 as a night moisturizer ever since."

• SUE
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2020

For Photoaging of the Skin "much improvement after using tretinoin cream for six weeks. I feel the best moisturiser is sweet almond oil."

• Gery
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2020

For Acne "It's been 3 weeks using tretinoin cream and my acne is almost gone, I had a huge pimple size of a quarter and it is almost gone."

• Court...
• February 19, 2020

Retin A Micro (tretinoin) for Acne "I’ve been using Retin A Micro for about 4 months now. In the first week of use I experienced dry flaking skin. If any area was super irritated I put aquafor on it was healed over night. The first 2-5 weeks my skin broke out worse than before I started using, however the pimples were smaller than usual and would clear up quickly. Weeks 6-7 my skin looked like it was finally clearing up with the exception of two stubborn areas. Those areas didn’t improve in this time but didn’t get worse. Weeks 8-10 my the two problem areas cleared up almost completely but unfortunately I was left with hyperpigmentation. I had minor breakouts on my chin. Weeks 10-12 breakouts stopped. No more purging. Skin clear with the exception of blackheads on nose and chin. Weeks 13-16 still have the blackheads although they seem to be dissipating. Skin texture feels AWESOME. Still have the hyperpigmentation on my cheeks. All in all I LOVE this stuff."

• Maxx
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "19 years old , 8 weeks completed today , used Retin A .025 (every night) along with doxy forte tablet (2 times a day), worked like a miracle!!, 1st month was a really tough time but now my face is so much smooth and clean then before , very light marks are still there ,hope they vanish soon,MUST USE and BE PATIENT."

• Arti
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 27, 2020

For Acne "I am 36 years old. I have been using this cream on and off for more than 10 years. And my skin looks amazing. I don't have any acne and it glows. I am on 0.025 right now and I never break out and my skin never gets dry. 0.05 was a bit too strong for me and my skin would peel. This is a miracle cream and I love the fact that it is so cheap"