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Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:48 pm  |
Which is better? The gel or the cream? and why?
I have the cream but would like to switch to the gel. |
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Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:11 am |
| I prefer and use the cream (9 months out of the year when I don't self-tan), but provided the strengths of tretinoin are the same between a gel and a cream, and all other things being equal, the end result will be the same. However, those with oily skin tend to favor the gel. Double-check with your doctor! |
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Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:04 am |
| You might also want to consider Retin-A Micro. If choosing between the cream and gel, I prefer the gel, as I have oily skin. |
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Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:44 pm |
Thanks ladies...I was wondering if there was much difference between the two and couldn't find any info except one was a cream and the other was a gel.
As for Retin A Micro I can't get it where I am located. Only have Retin A. |
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Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:17 pm |
The cream has comedogenic ingredients. The gel isn't the best for dry, sensitive skinned patients.
If I had dry skin prone to breakouts, I'd prefer Renova. Same thing, better ingredients. Cons to Renova: More expensive, usually not covered because it's considered cosmetic only. If you're using Retin A Cream with no problem, keep using it.
I have oily skin, prefer the gel. When the actives are the same, go with the formulation that suits your skin type, but keep in mind the cream version is "bad" for acne prones. |
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Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:51 pm |
| I'm pretty sure the cream tretinoin I used this winter caused some major breakouts, my skin in oily. If I ever use it again, it will be in the gel form. |
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:27 am |
I was wondering which Retin-a form was better; the cream or the gel. After reading all of comments here I too think that those with oily skin would fare better with the gel. I have used the cream but feel that it's too thick and heavy to do much good. What I do is put the gel on my face and wait about 15 minutes and then follow up with Olay daily regenerating serum; rubbing that lightly on my skin on top of the gel. This combination works really well on my skin and it has a very healthy, acne free glow.
So I think the Retin-A cream works better on those with dry skin. |
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:03 am |
| Gel for oily skin and cream for dry skin |
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:15 am |
I've been using Cream Retin-A 0.1% for over a year and have had no trouble with it. However, the only supplier that I can find is Medsmex and because of the worry about using credit cards with them I decided to purchase from another seller. But I can't find the 0.1% cream anywhere. Instead I purchased Tretinoin Gel 0.1% from Alldaychemist.
I have found this to be much stronger than the cream and cannot use it every night. It makes my skin peel quite a bit and I'm not sure whether I should continue with it or just use Cream Retin-A 0.5% which is readily available. |
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:21 am |
| Gel for me. But I think they both are pretty much the same in effectiveness. My skin is oily/combo. |
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:05 pm |
| I prefer the cream. I like it because it's more similar to Renova, the tretinoin in an emolient base. It feels like the added moisture is better for my normal skin type. Since I am using Retin A for anti aging, it seems better for me to use the cream. If I had oily, acneic skin, I'd use the gel. |
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