Is Differin better than tretinoin? Ultimate Guide to Drug Retinoids

Drug retinoids like tretinoin and adapalene are some of the most powerful skincare ingredients. But what's the difference between them, and which one works best for acne, anti-aging, or pigment? And what about the different formulations? I'm breaking it down in this video, and busting a bunch of retinoid myths too! Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 Background 0:42 Tretinoin 3:32 Why newer retinoids? General benefits 4:19 Deep dive on receptors 7:45 Adapalene 8:34 Tazarotene 10:05 Trifarotene 11:16 Myths about choosing drug retinoids: receptors, studies, approvals, irritation 13:56 Which retinoid is best? 16:08 Converting between retinoid percentages Blog post with more info here: https://labmuffin.com/ultimate-guide-to-drug-retinoids/ Thanks to Dr Mara (dermomtology on IG) and Ruby (rubysresource) for helping me on this one! Drug vs cosmetic vs compounded retinoids https://youtu.be/FdDbglHKh8w Is Retinol a Scam? The Science https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA How to get started on retinoids https://youtu.be/I2XV3nMyb9Y Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience Threads https://threads.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://w