What the community says
Pros
- Effective 10% strength option targets stubborn acne, including cystic and body breakouts
- Recommended to leave on skin in shower for 3-5 minutes to boost bacterial kill rate
- Well reviewed for clearing severe acne in combination routines, especially when paired with moisturizers
Cons
- High concentration can cause significant dryness, redness, and disruption to skin barrier if used daily
- Common bleaching of fabrics and occasional lightening of skin or hair reported, users warned to avoid contact with clothes and hairline
- Often considered too harsh for daily facial use; recommendations suggest starting with 4% or using only a few times per week to reduce irritation
Product details
Concerns
Skin Type
Values
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Commonly Used With
Differin
11 threads
Tower 28 Beauty
6 threads
Dupes & Alternatives
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3 shared traits
582 recommendations
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
Real Reddit threads
30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction +4 more