Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• 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"

• edano
• January 20, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "had adult acne, Retin-A cured it"

• Elle
• January 11, 2020

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I have jawline acne, dark patches from pigmentation and uneven skin tone and blemishes from years of cystic acne. I am 44 & Asian. Day 1 to 2 gel stung like crazy, itchy and warm skin, and redness Days 3 to 8 peeling skin, inflamed look after washing face. Stinging, and itchy. Days 8 and 9 skin is very taught. I needed extra petroleum jelly plus my regular moisturizer although my regular moisturizer. Days 9 and 10 skin is sensitive, shiny that I need to use make up. For peeling skin I reapply petroleum jelly at the first signs of dryness or flakiness. I used hydrocortisone on itchy spots. On day 10 I stopped using soap to wash my face as it is drying. I use luke warm water to wash off the petroleum jelly on my face and pat dry my skin. The dryness has reduced today, day 10. I can use the gel without it stinging my skin or being taught and dry. By day 10 my face appears to be clearer in some places, spots are fading. Skin texture is smooth though tender."

• Coco
• November 28, 2019

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "trust me this stuff works and I learned the hard way so PLEASE READ. I started Retin-A for acne in the summer. My skin got red and I felt like it was just making it worse! So I stopped using it... wrong mistake! I went by to dermatologist 3 months after and she advised me to stick through it ( I wish she told me this at our first appointment, I has no idea there was something called the “purge”). Sooo fast forward to now my skin is great!!!! It really does work! It just takes time, and learn from my mistake you MUST STICK THROUGH THE PURGE!! It will get better. I regret having to start all over again, but my skin has never looked better"

• Pear
• October 11, 2019

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "This medication Retin A has been a life changer for me. I was at an appointment and I was complaining about hormonal acne flares before my period. My doctor started telling me about what Retin-A had done for her hormonal acne. She has flawless skin! She said on top of clearing up those breakouts it would help with the aging I was starting to see. I've been on this for two months now and wow the results are amazing! I have zero breakouts and the fine lines and pores are shrinking. I will leave the house without makeup now. My complexion is glowing and even! My uneven skin and breakouts were a big source of embarrassment for me. I did have peeling but this was expected. I also had worsening of acne for a few weeks as my skin purged what was already building in the pores. I pushed through and I am so glad I did. When the dryness flares I skip a night of Retin-A and use a heavier moisturizer. I also use an oil free moisturizer every morning."

• Lauren
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2019

For Acne "I’ve always had mild acne, redness and blotchy skin. I started working at a derm clinic and had heard great things about tretinoin from working there. I starting using it on the lowest dose (0.025%) and the results were nice, not too overwhelming but nice. I’ve been using the higher dose now (0.05%) for a little over a week and OH MY GOD. my face is definitely flaking and dry but it has never, EVER in my life, been this soft. I can’t stop looking at myself in the mirror, feeling how smooth it is, AHH I’m so happy. I still have minimal redness and discoloration but bumps?? Nope. Not one. I have ditched all other skin care items over the counter that claim to work because nothing has ever given me results like this."

• Elle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2019

For Acne "I never had skin issues till my last pregnancy. Wasn’t till I started breast feeding that it got out of control. It wasn’t even improving once I stopped BF. So went back to the dermatologist. Have only used tretinoin cream for three weeks and I cannot believe how much better my skin looks. Breakouts still occur but clear up in a couple days where they were lasting a week or more. I had lots of skin damage from past breakouts and that has diminished dramatically!! I expect even better results with longer use!!"

• Atreyu
• July 17, 2019

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "Been fighting adult cystic hormonal acne around 6 years, never would've thought it be basically cured after 2 weeks of Retin A along with doxycycline, haven't had the slightest of side effects and I stopped using a moisturizer a week in (I'm in Iraq and mail takes weeks). Although since I work 7pm to 7am sun exposure isn't an issue. 2 WEEKS FOR A 5 YEAR PROBLEM THOUGH, it's insane how quick this stuff works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2019

For Acne "Tretinoin gel is powerful and you start seeing positive results within 6-8 weeks. If you're patient and really serious about looking and feeling better you will have to invest your time in your skin care. I recommend you use a noncomedogenic wash for your face to go along with this. Also I recommend a good quality moisturizer. The first 3-4 weeks of using this product I felt like my skin was on fire. I peeled severely and even called my doctor for a follow up. Sure enough he made an assessment and said it was all normal side effect. Tonight I just applied a layer of tretinoin and I'm so excited to see amazing results. I recently went for a facial treatment and steam room which worked wonders. I have been taking multivitamins and oral collagen. I hope everyone enjoys their new skin."

• Elly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2019

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Photoaging of the Skin "Before I started using Retin-A, my face looked dull and tired. I had very sensitive skin, and no cream would help my face look plump and moisturized. I also had some wrinkles becoming more prominent. I felt old and ugly, although I am still young (turning 29). After I started using it, my face was red and sensitive for about 2 weeks, but now my skin has adapted to it, and it does not hurt anymore. I use a low strength for now, but to get to the point, I look awesome, and people are shocked when they hear I am 29. My pores are almost gone, my skin elasticity has improved a lot, my face looks plump and hydrated, and most of all, it helped with my festoons a lot (I had severe festoons under my eyes). This is a cream to die for, and I totally recommend it. There's nothing better out there in my opinion."

• Mellie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2019

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I started using Retin-A about a year and a half ago. It's life changing. Just stick with it! It was hard the first month or so. My side effects were just extremely dry skin. Also lotion and makeup stung a bit in the beginning. I had mild acne but lots of scaring over the years and spots that made my skin look uneven. I also have fairly large pores all over my face. My pores look considerably smaller now and I hardly ever get a break out. If I do it heals fast. I still use it every night even though my skin looks good, just now mainly to continue to have nice looking skin and for its anti aging properties."

• Jessica
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2019

For Acne "So I’ve never had acne in my life besides the 1-2 pimples I would get on my period. I started breaking out Oct 21 2018 and it was small inflamed bumps on my forehead and it got worse every day! After a week it was drastically worse and I went to derm & got tretinion & never used it because the reviews scared me bad because of the purge. After a month my skin got so bad and the acne migrate to the side of my face so my forehead & side of my face was covered in acne. The forehead was inflamed pus filled acne & my side of face was comedones that looked like sandpaper. I finally used the tretinion & within a week my skin improved. I used clindamycin every morning and tretinion every other day. With two weeks my skin looked 80% better. Now 2 months later it looks 100 % better. I never experience severe dryness/flaking. I started using everyday after 2 weeks. I never experienced a purge either. Now I left with scars but they've gotten so much lighter with this cream! Just try it! Not everyone Has a bad experience!"

• Allyson
• February 13, 2019

For Photoaging of the Skin "I have been using Tretinoin cream for 24 years. After decades of use, I consider it a miracle cream. I started at 36. I'm now 60 and have the skin texture (porcelain-like) of a 20-something. No, I don't look 20 BUT no wrinkles, except a few tiny lines when I smile. No Botox either. I give Retin-A ALL the credit. I've been using the strongest dosage (0.1%) for 20+ years & no side effects from long-term use. Why isn't everyone using it? Makes no sense. My advice is save your money on high-end moisturizers, scrubs, and serums, and put your skincare dollars where it really counts - Retin-A. If you see an article downplaying the effectiveness of Retin-A for anti-aging, they're probably greedy little buggers trying to sell you another product. Seriously, NOTHING trumps this stuff!!! Use it not only on your face, but also neck, decollete, and hands. I regret I didn't start earlier on those other body parts."

• Jdano
• December 10, 2018

For Acne "I was so scared to use this product as I have read some scary reviews. But TRY IT, it has made me so confident and my skin is beyond clear. BUT put cetaphil on 10 minutes before you put the cream on, it helps with dryness. Don’t stop using tretinoin because you experience bad dryness, it makes it worth it."

• Csc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2018

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I am in awe of how well this product works! I’ve been on it for 1 week and my skin is so clear I don’t believe it’s possible! I’ve struggled with acne since I was 12 (I am now a 21 year old female) and I’ve tried just about everything including accutane but nothing made a big difference. My acne has ranged from moderate to severe. My biggest struggle was the texture- my face was covered in tiny bumps and clogged pores. My derm now put me on .08% Not only are the pimples gone after a week, but my whiteheads & blackheads have disappeared almost like magic. There is dryness and peeling which I’m hoping will go away over time, but I’m fine with it because it’s left me with fresh, new skin. I highly highly recommend this product!"

• Yas
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2018

For Acne "After having acne almost all my life, as a child and now as an adult. My face has always been super red and low self esteem, even with makeup on. At first I discovered lavender oil on pimples will dry them and slowly kill the bacteria. It did work wonders but pimples kept coming back and my face was uneven, red and still not beautiful. I needed more! I then got prescibed tretinion and started using it 2x a week for a few weeks. The first few weeks I was peeling and anything on my face burned, even water. I almost gave up. My face was dry. Eventually my skin face got use to it after a little over a month of light use. Now I use it every night and my face is smooth, no acne and barely any scars. I want to cry. Tears of happiness, of course. Acne is the worse for your confidence. Struggling with acne is no fun. Whatever you do, just don’t stop. Keep going. It will get better and you won’t regret it."

• Lauren
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2018

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "Retin A honestly changed my life! The first 6 months were awful. Hated my skin more by the day. But there is a huge silver light! Fast forward a few months and my skin is glowing, smooth, and hardly a single breakout. I'm 23 and have battled all sorts of acne through my life. That came along with some serious scarring. While there is definitely a ways to go for the scarring, its helped tremendously."

• ACano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2018

For Acne "I'd been struggling with my acne for 8 years and this is the only medicine that has helped me. I use it with Clindamycin topical lotion, and I use Treninoin .025% every 3 days, and .1% for the rest of the time. It completely cleared up my face. It might make your skin dry like mine but it is completely worth it - I use hydrating face masks and it takes away the dryness. It took me a few days to start seeing results, but it's different for everyone. Give it time, and make sure you're seeing your dermatologist because he or she might prescribe you a stronger Treninoin like in my case if needed."

• Rossn...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2018

For Acne "This is the best medicine for acne prone skin! You have to be patient and give it at least 4 months to start working. A little secret I learnt is to apply it 30-60mins AFTER you’ve applied moisturiser as opposed to applying it before moisturising. It will really reduce the starting up acne flair ups."

• LAano
• June 24, 2018

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Photoaging of the Skin "37/f here...I have used retinol on and off since I was a teenager and got into my mom's supply. I looked like I got a terrible sunburn the first time I used it on my teenage face. The first few weeks/months are hard but it helps if you ease into it and only use it every other night or every two nights, or even once a week, then increase the frequency as your skin gets acclimated to it. I am often complemented on my skin and am mistaken as being at least ten years younger than I am. I recently had a baby and used some on my stretch marks and c section scar and the stretch marks are practically gone five months later with use only once a week. Retinol has been a godsend for me."

• DDF
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 30, 2018

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I am a 72-year-old woman who has been using Retin-A for thirty-four years. I started using it because I had adult acne at the same time my teenage son had acne. I routinely am mistaken for being twenty years younger than I am. I have very few wrinkles. My skin still has dry patches occasionally but they are short-lived. I have tried to get several people to use it, but they always get discouraged with the redness and peeling in the beginning. This phase does not last forever. Please continue to use it, you will never be sorry."

• Ashley
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2018

For Acne "I know very little about skin care and have tried a few products to treat what I thought was scarring but nothing worked. Instead of shopping around (because skin care products can be expensive, especially when you don’t know what you’re doing) I decided to go to a dermatologist. Turns out I have acne- mostly near my chin. I was prescribed tretinoin and was told to start off using it 3x a week until I got used to it. It started off rough with the burning/peeling/flaking of my skin, but after reading these reviews and applying oil-free moisturizer after the tretinoin, it only lasted about a week or 2. I am now past that phase of the medication and worked my way up to daily use. Thankfully I stuck with it because after 6 weeks, I am starting to feel confident even after just washing my face. Do not feel discouraged when it gets rough in the beginning- it is so worth it!"

• annom
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 14, 2018

For Acne "I tried many acne creams and none worked for me until I found tretinoin. It cured my acne within a month or so and my skin has been clear for about a year now. I highly recommend this product. I used a cream with .05% and I needed to get a prescription from my dermatologist so it is not over the counter. Great product!"

• Gcntrrs
• February 13, 2018

For Acne "I have suffered from acne since I was 12 years old. Now a junior in college, I still had bad breakouts from my period and acne scars from over the years. I decided to visit a dermatologist and she recommended Retin-A. At first, my skin peeled from use every other night, but I decided to use it 3 times a week instead and it helped my skin from the burning/peeling and was still able to get my skin cleared up. I use Cetaphil cleanser every day in the morning and night then tone my face with witch hazel (super good on the skin and does not burn) and finish off with Shea Moisture problem skin moisturizer. Vitamin E oil also helps with the minor peeling if you are experiencing from Retin-A. It has been 4 months and my acne scars have cleared up, I do not have any pimples, and made my skin a more even texture. However, I have noticed that it has lightened my face a bit since none of my foundations no longer match my current skin tone."

• Confi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2018

For Acne "So I never write reviews unless I absolutely love or hate a product.. now Tretinoin .025 is my life saver. I went to the dermatologist because my skin was so bad I didn't want to go anywhere and I was at a point where I didn't want my own husband to look at me. But I started retin A (tretinoin .025) and for the first 3 months my skin got worse and these reviews are what got me through it JUST KEEP GOING I never thought I'd be the one saying this but I have CLEAR skin now .In the beginning it burned to put it on but I stuck with it and used a fan as I put it on. Here is the regimen in order so you can achieve moisturized skin 1.deep cleanse (wash makeup off) (night) 2.cleanse (fragrance free oil free) 3.TONER (don't skip) (witch hazel) 4.tretinoin (night only) 5.the ordinary hyaluronic acid serum (Pat on don't rub) 6.clinique serum moisture surge 7.moisturizer fragrance free oil free I know it's alot but it's worth it."