Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% Review

Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045%
2.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% has to offer:
 
  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 2.8 out of 10.

Key Benefits of Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045%

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045%:
 

Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Normal Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 2.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely occlusive. It has zero humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a moderate occlusivity of 5.6 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Mineral Oil (est. ≈11.3%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, may provide some occlusive moisturizing that is adequate for normal skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045%

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% to your skincare routine:
 

Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% contains no humectants at all.

People with normal skin would definitely benefit from adding water-binding humectants to their moisturizing routine for effective dual-action moisturizing. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Pros & Cons of Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045%

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Bausch Health Arazlo Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Provides the right level of occlusivity to moisturize normal skin
  • Balanced texture, neither too light nor too heavy

Cons: 

  • Ideally needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
16.8
11.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.0
Est. %
Sorbitan Oleate
Function:
Origin:
Water
Function:
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Mineral Oil
Function:
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Disodium EDTA
Function:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Function:
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Carbomer
Function:
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Diethyl Sebacate
Function:
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Methylparaben
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Propylparaben
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Tazarotene
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
11.3
11.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
2.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 11.3 20
5.6
11.3
Moisturizing rating
2.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
11.3
All occlusives 11.3 20
5.6
All occlusives
11.3
11.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %70
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Water
Est. %16.8
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Mineral Oil
Est. %11.3
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Diethyl Sebacate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diethyl Sebacate
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Propylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Tazarotene
Est. %0.0
Function
Origin
Tazarotene