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Tretinoin, blended for your skin.

A custom prescription retinoid formula for breakouts, texture, tone and fine lines, adjusted by your provider as your skin changes.

Nightly creamCustom strengthRx only
From $39/moincludes provider care
BellaHealth. Tretinoin formula
At a glance

Tretinoin formula, in plain words.

What it is

Tretinoin, the most studied prescription retinoid, blended with supporting ingredients chosen for your skin.

How you take it

A pea-sized amount on dry skin at night, then moisturiser. SPF every morning, without exception.

Who it’s for

Adult women with breakouts, uneven texture or tone, or early fine lines.

What to expect

Dryness or a short flare early on. Real change shows at around twelve weeks.

What to expect
Before you start

Photos and history

You share your skin history and clear photos. A provider chooses your starting strength, usually 0.025%.

Weeks 1 to 4

Go slowly

Start two or three nights a week and build up. Dryness, flaking or a short purge is common and usually passes.

Weeks 6 to 12

Texture first

Skin typically looks smoother before breakouts and tone settle. Keep the routine simple: cleanser, tretinoin, moisturiser, SPF.

Month 3 onward

Adjusted over time

Your provider reviews new photos and may raise the strength or change the supporting ingredients as your skin adapts.

Safety, said plainly

What it can do, and who it isn’t for.

A licensed provider reviews your full history before prescribing anything. This is a summary, not the full prescribing information.

Common side effects

  • Dryness, peeling or tightness
  • Redness or stinging, especially early on
  • A temporary flare of breakouts in the first weeks
  • Skin that burns more easily in the sun

Tell your provider, or it may not be for you, if

  • You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
  • You have eczema, rosacea or sunburn on the area: tell your provider first
  • You are using other strong actives such as benzoyl peroxide or acids at the same time, unless your provider says so
  • You are allergic to any ingredient in the formula

Not for use in pregnancy. Retinoids are not used during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. Tell your provider straight away if your plans change.

The honest evidence position.

Tretinoin is FDA-approved for acne, and certain tretinoin creams are approved for fine facial wrinkles and uneven tone from sun damage. A custom blend is compounded, and compounded medications are not FDA-approved. No cream removes deep lines or replaces sunscreen.

Your plan

One price. Care included.

Your membership covers the provider visit, ongoing messaging and the medication where it is prescribed. No insurance needed, and you can cancel any time.

Tretinoin formula$39/mo
  • Provider visit and review
  • Unlimited messaging with your care team
  • Medication shipped if prescribed
  • Cancel any time
See if it could suit me

Expected launch pricing. It can vary by state and pharmacy, and your final price is confirmed before you pay. Medication is included only where a provider prescribes it.

Questions

Will my skin purge?

Some women see a short flare in the first weeks. Starting slowly and moisturising well keeps it manageable.

How long until I see a change?

Judge it at twelve weeks. Texture usually improves first.

Can I use it with vitamin C or acids?

Usually vitamin C in the morning is fine. Hold other strong actives until your provider says your skin is ready.

Do I need sunscreen?

Yes, every morning. Tretinoin makes skin more sun-sensitive, and sun undoes its work.

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Shown for illustration. Prescription only. A licensed provider decides whether treatment is right for you. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. This page is general information, not medical advice, and reading it does not create a provider-patient relationship. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.

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