Obagi Tretinoin 0.05% Cream

Acne treatment cream
Topical treatment for acne vulgaris. Available by prescription only, all Obagi tretinoin formulations are non-comedogenic and fragrance free.

Prescription required. Contact your healthcare provider to purchase, or find a nearby physician who offers this product.
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Tretinoin is the generic name for synthetic, first-generation all-trans-retinoic acid. Topical tretinoin first arrived on the dermatology scene in the 1960s. It is a prescription drug approved to treat acne, and in a few other FDA-approved products, to treat fine facial wrinkling, limited psoriasis, and other conditions.

Available in multiple strengths and formulations by prescription only, Obagi tretinoin creams and gel work deep inside the skin to treat acne.
Each gram contains:
Tretinoin 0.05%, stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, and purified water

Teresa Luna

13 days ago

Love it

Zarah Celino

1 months ago

It helps my melasma

Anna Lewis

1 months ago

Absorbs quickly and works well

Lisa Catania

2 months ago

Good product

Tina Tinoco

2 months ago

This clears up my skin but with time you need to change to the .01 which is stronger.

Cindy Trump

2 months ago

I followed my physicians instructions and started low. I am now up to .05 and my wrinkles have gotten less noticeable without a lot of face irritation. I'm on my way to 1.0 next purchase.

Karen Easter

3 months ago

This brought pills and make the ski look smoother

Pamela Hancock

5 months ago

Can see the results.

Lilianna Thomas

5 months ago

Strong but good

Elizabeth Serrano

6 months ago

wonderful product. wakeup to healthy skin every time I use this product

Laura Lorentz

6 months ago

This cream.has keeps my pores minimal and acne under control. I love it!

Amber McQuoid

6 months ago

During an office Obagi event the reprentitive suggested advancing to trentinoin from retinol. Both great products. Glad the rep suggested i take a before photo, the difference in claritiy and overall healthy look to my skin is great. Very happy with this product- it did not disappoint.

Brittnay Velasquez

7 months ago

Vitamin a

Courtney Fletcher

7 months ago

Great product but cheaper if you get it from the doctor

Carrie Sebold

8 months ago

Veey easy to apply, love rhe roller. So far I'm liking thr results.

Roderick Brown

8 months ago

this cream is awesome.

Megan Swanson

9 months ago

If youre going to add a product to your skin care regimen- this is the golden ticket. This gave me even, smooth and glowing skin. It reversed the damaged i did in tanning beds. Ill always have it!

Allison Gaskins

1 years ago

Love this product! Skin looks so much clearer and healthier.

Kristen Gad

1 years ago

I added this to my Nu Derm regimine and to say it is amazing is an understatement. Its seriously undone years of aging on my face! I look 10 years younger and alwayd get complients on my skin now!

Debra MacTaggart

1 years ago

great

Raquel Balan

1 years ago

The Best Product Ever

Luisa Salazar

1 years ago

Love this little product and a little goes a long way in keeping my skin smooth.

Sue Rickman

1 years ago

This product is makinc my face look so moch better! I'm loving the results!

Katie R

1 years ago

A must in your skincare routine.

Barbara Medici

1 years ago

I like it. works well.

Hilary DiFeo

1 years ago

Great

Kristi Morrrill

1 years ago

This has changed my skin for the better. I have always had large, noticable pores and this product has made my skin smooth and my pores less noticeable.

Nancy Padua

1 years ago

Wonderful product for acne

Nicolle Gentry

1 years ago

Helps collagen

Katie Waring

1 years ago

Love it

Laura Jackson

1 years ago

makes my skin look so smooth

Allison Rosenwasser

1 years ago

I switched from the gel form to the cream form of this product. Both have worked great for me

Susan Jeffcoach

1 years ago

Clears up my skin

Danielle Capogna

1 years ago

Great

Cindy Mejia

1 years ago

This is a staple for my nightly face regimen. It is also highly recommended by dermatologist. Def must have!!

Haley White

1 years ago

Love this

Renae Brenson

1 years ago

Amazing! Got so many compliments

Allie Fisher

1 years ago

This product had completely changed my skin!

Carolyn Thompson

1 years ago

I have uswd obagi Tretinoin for 6 months and am amazed by the results

Geri Kenneally

2 years ago

After using 3-4 times a week for the past month my skin looks and feels fantastic!!

Kathy Maez

2 years ago

A little goes a long way. I used every other day for awhile to have my skin adjust. Brighter, clearer skin.

Leydys Fernandez

2 years ago

Works great!!

Anna Raske

2 years ago

Alexandra Jensen

2 years ago

Important addition to the line!

Sohaila Mahini

2 years ago

It works well.

Samantha Bell

2 years ago

Very strong very effective

Yolanda Riley

2 years ago

Very effective!! Love it!!

Susan Bastida

2 years ago

Couldnt go without it

Brianna Hames

2 years ago

Unsure of effectiveness as i cant use regularly because it dries my skin out way too much!

Kellie Britten

2 years ago

It works.

Amber Gentille

2 years ago

Clears up skin nicely. Beeare though you go through a phase of peeling and redness but if u push thru its so worth it. Results r incredible!!

Celeste O?Keefe

2 years ago

Great

Kristi Wilson

2 years ago

just got this and had no irritation after applying! can't wait to see results for crows feet!

Joann Cina

2 years ago

Great

Karen Anderson

2 years ago

F do hgg

Courtney Wolbert

2 years ago

Good product

Christine Pelic

2 years ago

Wotks great for fine lines and wrinkles. My skin looks clearer and brighter with regular use. Make sure to dry face and gradually work toward using every night to avoid peeling.

Jessica Staiger

2 years ago

I live for this! Helps with breakouts

Sara Adams

2 years ago

More even skin tone noted

Allison Zarzosa

2 years ago

Great!

Jessica Peine

2 years ago

I used this starting in March 2021, after having used Epiduo for nearly 2 years. I researched how to deal with skin adjusting to tretinoin so I could be prepared for initial side effects, and I was fine within a month. My acne has reduced even more, and my face does have a nice glow. Great product!

Monica Correll

2 years ago

I highly recommend tretinoin cream. It undoubtedly keeps my skin youthful looking.

Crystal Primm

2 years ago

I wish i could rate this 100 stars!

Merydith Vann

2 years ago

I feel like it brighting of my skin and works well with exfoliation.

Katherine LaHurd

2 years ago

This has evened out my skin tone so much!

LINDSEY MEARS

2 years ago

A staple for skincare!

Brenda Kohls Medlock

2 years ago

This little tube along with the blender is the perfect pairing against wrinkles. I get compliments on my skin often. At the age of 62...I will take them!

Princess Tucker

2 years ago

I started using this product over 6 months ago, it works wanders. . Have deen a big inprovement in my skin tone . The product is expensive but its worth it. Very pleased

Alicia Tomkin

2 years ago

So far so good. Ive been using this for about 2 months and liking the entire system a lot.

Reanee Grab

2 years ago

Worked well, but should of started with a stronger dose.

Adriane Ayerdis

2 years ago

Good for first starting off but did switch to higher percentage.

Taylor Dettman

2 years ago

This product has been a game changer for my skin! Love!!

Patty Cooper

2 years ago

Just 4 weeks in and minimal reactions. Quality product.

Bethene Newland

2 years ago

Great product

Victoria Ramon

2 years ago

wonderful!

Mylene Santos

2 years ago

Love it

Kristen Jurado

2 years ago

Great intro level, not too irritating. I was even able to ise on my neck and chest.

Megan Wieder

2 years ago

makes my skin texture so smooth!

Amanda Mahoney

2 years ago

Great product! Just the right strenght and does not dry out my skin. My wrinkles have noticably decreased!

Laura Mahoney

2 years ago

My brown spots are fading fast.

Ivana Markovic

2 years ago

Really works!!

Sally Taylor

2 years ago

This wAs my first tretinoin cream with my first obagi kit . Iove them all

Julianne Parker

2 years ago

Love it

Cathy Obrien

3 years ago

This makes a huge difference!

Ana Vega

3 years ago

Smooth application - potent

Jennifer Cockrell

3 years ago

Best retinoin ever used!

Myra Crowe

3 years ago

Na

Tiffany Keller

3 years ago

Amazing product.

Christi Rodriguez

3 years ago

Great product!

Abby Potts

3 years ago

This has changed my skin. So happy with results!

Christine Albert

3 years ago

Great. No fragrance. Great for sensitive skin

Catherine Miele

3 years ago

I also use the blender with this product. I spread it to my overall face and have seen how my skin is being exfoliated slowly. My skin has a new fresh appearance.

Ilyssa Feierstein

3 years ago

Another great product!

Mary Meek

3 years ago

This retinol cream is unlike any other! I use it every other night and as a spot treatment for any acne that comes up!

Michaela Campbell

3 years ago

This Obagi product is MUST

Harleigh Peluso

3 years ago

Love it

Shelley Kluz

3 years ago

Love it!!

Rima chehab

3 years ago

Wow this stuff is amazing.

Nicole Strohl

3 years ago

Works great!

Beth Stewart

3 years ago

Works great

Jaclyn Zatezalo

3 years ago

Have tried the gel also, but this one free bit more hydrating. Wake up every morning with glowing skin

Satanya Clarke

3 years ago

The best

Stephanie Logan

3 years ago

A little bit goes a long way. Real the instructions and speak with your Doc. Tube usually lasts 6+months, currently pregnant and no longer using. Hopefully the product stays good :-/

Renee Kim

3 years ago

its great

Elizabeth Watkins

3 years ago

Love this product! It has cleared up my face and smoothed out my skin texture.

Amy Hansen

3 years ago

Works great and doesn’t irritate my skin.

Suvd Baljinnyam

3 years ago

Great product!

Heidi Ryan

4 years ago

Miracle worker!! Fine lines are vanishing every day. I highly recommend this to everyone who wants their youth restored. Make sure to take a before picture so you can watch the results.

Megan Culbreth

4 years ago

Love this Tretinoin! Perfect for more oily prone skin!

Nichole Grazioli

4 years ago

Love this. I can definitely feel it working. I enjoy the lower percent option and the ability to work my way to the next level.

Trish Walstead

4 years ago

A must add on to your routine!

Melinda Visser

4 years ago

Tretinoin is my favorite product. It gives me amazing results!

Savannah HUTTO

4 years ago

Too irritating for me, despite gradual incorporation.

Tammy Collins

4 years ago

Great product! I am not disappointed

Need to Know

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Tretinoin Cream Indication: Tretinoin Cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Important Safety Information: For Topical Use Only

Contraindications: Use of the product should be discontinued if hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is noted.

Please click here for full Prescribing Information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Tretinoin Cream Indication: Tretinoin Cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Important Safety Information: For Topical Use Only

Contraindications: Use of the product should be discontinued if hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is noted.

Please click here for full Prescribing Information.

Precautions: Exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, should be minimized during the use of Tretinoin Cream and Gel, and patients with sunburn should be advised not to use the product until fully recovered.

Patients who have considerable sun exposure due to occupation and those with inherent sensitivity to the sun should exercise particular caution. Use of sunscreen products and protective clothing over treated areas is recommended when exposure cannot be avoided.

Weather extremes, such as wind or cold, also may be irritating to patients using tretinoin.

Tretinoin Cream should be kept away from the eyes, the mouth, angles of the nose, and mucous membranes. Topical use may induce severe local erythema and peeling at the site of application. If the degree of local irritation warrants, patients should be directed to use the medication less frequently, discontinue use temporarily, or discontinue use altogether.

Tretinoin has been reported to cause severe irritation on eczematous skin and should be used with utmost caution in patients with this condition.

Pregnancy: Tretinoin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Adverse Reactions: The skin of certain sensitive individuals may become excessively red, edematous, blistered, or crusted. If these effects occur, treatment should be discontinued or adjusted to a level the patient can tolerate.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact FDA at fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Tretinoin Cream Indication: Tretinoin Cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Important Safety Information: For Topical Use Only

Contraindications: Use of the product should be discontinued if hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is noted.

Please click here for full Prescribing Information.

How to Use

Morning Routine:

  • Apply a moisturizer, preferably with sunscreen, that will not aggravate your acne.

Nighttime Routine:

  • Wash with a mild soap and dry skin gently
  • Wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow skin to completely dry
  • Squeeze no more than half an inch of medication on to fingertip; more medication will not yield faster or better results and may cause irritation
  • Apply onto face, covering affected area lightly, starting with your forehead, chin and both cheeks, then spread over the entire affected area
  • Avoid corners of the nose, mouth, eyes and open wounds
  • Tretinoin is for topical use, only. 
  • Tretinoin should be applied once daily, or as directed by physician.
  • Please ensure to always read and follow the Patient Instruction in the Prescribing Information leaflet that accompanies your tretinoin prescription.
  • Tretinoin acne treatment should be kept away from the eyes, the mouth, paranasal creases, and mucous membranes. 
  • Application of excessive amounts of gel will not provide incremental efficacy.
  • Store tretinoin cream at controlled room temperature below 80°F

Morning Routine:

  • Apply a moisturizer, preferably with sunscreen, that will not aggravate your acne.

Nighttime Routine:

  • Wash with a mild soap and dry skin gently
  • Wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow skin to completely dry
  • Squeeze no more than half an inch of medication on to fingertip; more medication will not yield faster or better results and may cause irritation
  • Apply onto face, covering affected area lightly, starting with your forehead, chin and both cheeks, then spread over the entire affected area
  • Avoid corners of the nose, mouth, eyes and open wounds
  • Tretinoin is for topical use, only. 
  • Tretinoin should be applied once daily, or as directed by physician.
  • Please ensure to always read and follow the Patient Instruction in the Prescribing Information leaflet that accompanies your tretinoin prescription.
  • Tretinoin acne treatment should be kept away from the eyes, the mouth, paranasal creases, and mucous membranes. 
  • Application of excessive amounts of gel will not provide incremental efficacy.
  • Store tretinoin cream at controlled room temperature below 80°F

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