THE ORIGINAL MATERIAL

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Individual research dates are recorded below. Provider pages describe offers; medical references explain evidence and precautions.

SOURCE 01

CoreAge Rx — Smooth Move ↗

Current main product page describes tretinoin, niacinamide and vitamin C for lines, texture and dullness through online clinical review. New linked landing page has supply-plan totals; both leave concentrations, vitamin C form and complete base unconfirmed. Manufacturer descriptions are not finished-formula trial evidence.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 02

Alloy — Tretinoin Face Cream Rx ↗

Commercial source for the compounded formula, $30 monthly equivalent, and three-month subscription.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 03

Musely — The Anti-Aging Cream ↗

Commercial source for the current $35 monthly equivalent and two-month supply. Patient-reported outcomes are not controlled comparisons.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 04

Curology — Custom Formula Rx for acne ↗

Current acne-product offer: 30-day supply, subscription and one-time pricing. A personalized formula does not necessarily contain tretinoin.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 05

Curology — Tretinoin ingredient guide ↗

Provider explanation of how tretinoin may be used in personalized formulas. Product-specific checkout terms take priority over older ingredient-page offers.

Checked 2026-09-24

SOURCE 06

MedlinePlus — Tretinoin topical ↗

National Library of Medicine patient information on uses, precautions, side effects, and following prescription directions.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 07

American Academy of Dermatology — Retinoid or retinol? ↗

Dermatologist guidance on retinoid categories, irritation, skin context, and precautions.

Checked 2026-10-14

SOURCE 08

DailyMed — RENOVA tretinoin cream 0.02% label ↗

Label updated February 24, 2026. The fine-wrinkle indication is product specific, adjunctive to comprehensive skincare and sun avoidance.

Checked 2026-10-21

SOURCE 09

FDA — Understanding the risks of compounded drugs ↗

Explains why compounded finished preparations do not receive FDA premarket approval for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 10

DailyMed — Altreno tretinoin lotion 0.05% ↗

US record updated March 2, 2020; acne indication age 9+, 0.05% lotion, fish-protein warning, vehicle-controlled acne trials and product-specific storage. Not a comparative wrinkle trial or a pharmacy price record.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 11

DailyMed — Retin-A cream and gel label ↗

US record updated May 17, 2024. Cream strengths 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1%; acne indication, precautions, geriatric evidence gap, and below-80°F cream storage. Gel instructions are separate; not Retin-A Micro. Price and stock unverified.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 12

MedlinePlus — Isotretinoin ↗

Oral medicine for severe recalcitrant nodular acne, with its own precautions and medical monitoring. Do not transfer its dose, program requirements, or outcome risks to topical tretinoin.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 13

MotherToBaby — Topical tretinoin during pregnancy and breastfeeding ↗

Teratology information service summary of topical absorption, pregnancy evidence and uncertainties. Discusses avoidance in pregnancy and individualized planning; not a personal exposure risk calculation or a universal clearance interval.

Checked 2026-09-26

SOURCE 14

DailyMed — Ziana clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin gel ↗

Bausch record updated May 15, 2026; prescribing information revised March 2026. Acne indication age 12+, clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/tretinoin 0.025%, gastrointestinal contraindications and colitis warnings. Studies 1 and 2 clearance endpoint differs from Study 3 two-grade improvement; insufficient 65+ representation. No current stock, pharmacy price or comparison with compounded formulas established.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 15

MedlinePlus — Clindamycin topical ↗

Antibiotic-specific patient information, gastrointestinal history and concerning diarrhea. Different clindamycin formats have different directions; not a universal dosing plan.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 16

AAD — Updated acne-management guideline announcement ↗

January 31, 2024 guideline summary accessed September 27, 2026: antibiotic stewardship and benzoyl-peroxide combination guidance. Does not establish a personal layering schedule, course length or endorsement of this publication or its sponsor.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 17

AAD — Acne diagnosis and treatment ↗

Clinical assessment and treatment types. No product-specific equivalence, personal regimen or endorsement inferred; brand-name lists are not used to identify a topical prescription.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 18

AAD — Rosacea diagnosis and treatment ↗

Source updated April 3, 2024. Feature-specific rosacea assessment, skin and eye involvement, and treatment distinctions. No acne or rosacea diagnosis, tretinoin indication or transfer of oral isotretinoin evidence to topical tretinoin.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 19

DailyMed - AKLIEF- trifarotene cream ↗

Official label updated September 16, 2024; prescribing information revised October 2023. Trifarotene 0.005%, acne age 9+, not tretinoin. Two vehicle-controlled 12-week trials report facial IGA co-primary and trunk PGA co-secondary outcomes separately. Direct official HTML confirms no trial participants 65+. No current cash price, insurance cost or pharmacy stock verified.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 20

Back acne: How to see clearer skin ↗

General back-acne guidance updated September 12, 2023. Used for deep/painful acne referral, gentle care, friction and sunlight context. Its OTC adapalene/benzoyl peroxide discussion is not transferred into an individualized tretinoin regimen.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 21

The real retinoid - not another retinol serum. ↗

Current Smooth Move sales page states tretinoin, niacinamide and vitamin C for nighttime lines/texture care, without concentrations, complete base or vitamin C form. Plans: 12 months $504, six months $300, three months $168, one month $70; displayed monthly $42/$49.99/$55.99/$69.99 include rounding. Provider exclusions and severe/persistent irritation stop/contact instructions retained; early worsening is not proof of benefit. No exact-mixture comparative trial or tested payment/refund established.

Checked 2026-09-27

SOURCE 22

Likeness Rx — Fine Line Cream ↗

Official product ingredients, displayed prices and subscription renewal, checked October 4, 2026. No patient care or fulfillment test performed.

Checked 2026-10-04

SOURCE 23

CoreAge Rx: shipping and service information ↗

Homepage shipping reference; customer service and payment details supplied for this review, without a checkout or timed support test

Checked 2026-10-11

SOURCE 24