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Highlights
Summary
DIME's TBT Clean Retinol Alternative Cream is a retinol alternative that gives you all the benefits of a retinol cream minus the harshness.
Benefits
- Helps accelerate skin cell turnover
- Assists in plumping and firming the skin
- Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Helps to regulate sebum production
- EWG VERIFIED
Key Ingredients
- Bakuchiol: A natural alternative to retinol derived from the Psoralea Corylifolia (Babchi) plant. It has been shown to have similar effects as retinol, without irritation. Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
- Apple Fruit Stem Cell Extract (Malus Domestica Fruit Stem Cell Extract): Signals your own skin stem cells. It also combats the appearance of aging and deep wrinkles. Topical application has been shown to reduce the appearance of crow's feet wrinkles with daily use.
Formulated Without
- Sulfates: DIME products never contain skin irritating ingredients such as sulfates. Sulfate-free products are gentle on the skin, and can help decrease the chances of an allergic reaction.
- Parabens: Certain parabens have been linked to hormone disruption. DIME prohibits all parabens, including Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Methylparaben, and Propylparaben.
- Fragrance: DIME never uses any form of fragrance, natural or synthetic, in any facial skincare products.
- Phthalates: Certain phthalates (like Dibutyl Phthalate, aka DBP, or DEHP, and DEP) appear on product labels, but most typically remain unlisted, hiding under the term “fragrance.” Since some phthalates have been linked to hormone disruption, DIME avoids them.
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Due to its exfoliation blend and high hydrational and repair properties, it is best to work through the night vs being disrupted by the day's free radicals. DIME recommends either applying after your night cream or alternating between DIME's TBT Cream and your night cream. Both layering and alternating products can be very beneficial for your skin.
As a Conscious Beauty brand, DIME features sustainable packaging. Once product is empty, rinse jar and toss into recycling bin.
Water, Cetyl Ricinoleate, C.C.S Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate,Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate,C.C.M.S. Triglyceride,Dimethicone, Apple Extract, Bakuchiol, Olive Unsaponifiables, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Phytosterols, Behenyl Alcohol, C.C. Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, VP Copolymer, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, 1.2 Hexanediol, Tetrasodium G.D.
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Questions
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- Q
Can this be used everyday?
- Asked by Desi
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageYes! The TBT Cream is gentle enough to be used every day, so you can absolutely keep it as a consistent part of your routine. Just listen to your skin and adjust if needed, but it’s formulated to be used daily for best results.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can i use this and still use retinol products?
- Asked by Desi
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageOur TBT Cream is formulated with clean, skin-friendly ingredients and is generally safe to use alongside retinol products. That said, since everyone’s skin can react differently, we recommend doing a small patch test when layering the two. Try applying them together on an area like your neck or wrist first to ensure your skin tolerates the combination well. As with any routine that includes retinol, be sure to wear SPF during the day and reapply every two hours whenever possible to keep your skin protected.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What does "TBT" stand for?
- Asked by Kat
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there! That’s a great question. TBT stands for “Turn Back Time.” We hope this helps, please let us know if you have any other questions!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have been told that with regular retinol they say to use SPF with it. I know this is a retinol alternative but is using SPF an absolute necessity to use this product? I just want to make sure I don't mess up my skin!
- Asked by Christine
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that is a great question! Our TBT Cream is a clean retinol alternative as the super star ingredient bakuchiol has been shown to give all of the same benefits as a retinol cream minus the harshness, so this product should not make your skin more sensitive to the sun. However, we do recommend always applying SPF every single day and reapplying every 2 hours if possible. We hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What is the percentage of bakuchiol in this cream?
- Asked by Leslie
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there, thank you so much for reaching out. Our TBT Cream and TBT Serum both contain 0.5% of the ingredient bakuchiol in the formulas. We hope this helps, have a wonderful day!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does the jar have a seal that must be broken before initial use?
- Asked by SealDeal
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there, thank you so much for reaching out. Our TBT Cream contains a protective cap (white flat plastic piece) on the surface of the opening of the jar. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What products should i avoid when using this product at night? And what products should be used while using this product at night?
- Asked by Sushma
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there! Thank you so much for reaching out + your support, this truly means the world to us. Every single ingredient used in our products is clean and have safe EWG ratings, so there aren't any specific products you will need to avoid using in conjunction with the TBT Cream however we always recommend doing a test patch on your neck or wrist to ensure you will have no problems with your other products! We highly recommend looking into our TBT Serum as this product goes hand in hand with our TBT Cream. They are our clean retinol alternatives! Please let us know if you have any other questions and we'd love to help!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used with prescription retinol (.025%)?
- Asked by Laban's
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there! Thank you so much for reaching out + your support, this truly means the world to us. Every single ingredient used in our products is clean and have safe EWG ratings so the TBT Cream should be okay to use with your retinol however we always recommend doing a test patch on your neck or wrist to determine that the products work well in conjunction with one another!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this product be used if you wax?
- Asked by Hhlrd
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there! Thank you so much for reaching out + your support, this truly means the world to us. Every single ingredient used in our products is clean and have safe EWG ratings so the TBT Cream should be okay to use after waxing, however we always recommend doing a test patch on your neck or wrist to ensure you will have no problems!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can i use this product every day?
- Asked by D
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that is a great question! You can absolutely use the TBT Cream in your daily routine. The DIME Clean promise means you can use all of our products worry-free. Click the link to learn more: https://dimebeautyco.com/pages/dime-clean-promise. Every single ingredient used in our products is clean and have safe EWG ratings! Each of our carefully crafted products is paraben, phthalate, BPS/BPS, and fragrance-free. In addition, they are all vegan! Please let us know if you have any additional questions and have a fabulous day!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this with the TBT Mandelic Acid + Peptides serum?
- Asked by StephW
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that's a great question! The TBT Cream and TBT Serum were made to use in conjunction with one another. They are our clean retinol alternatives. We hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions and our team would be happy to help. Have a wonderful rest of your day!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will this help fade hyperpigmentation and even out skin tone?
- Asked by Queenie
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that's a great question! The TBT Cream helps accelerate skin cell turnover, assists in plumping and firming the skin, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkle, and helps to regulate sebum production. We hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions and our team would be happy to help. Have a wonderful rest of your day!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hi, can I use this after putting on a salicylic acid serum?
- Asked by Nabz
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there! Thank you so much for reaching out + your support, this truly means the world to us. You should be able to use the TBT Cream in addition to your Salicylic Acid Serum however our recommendation would be to do a test patch on your neck or wrist with the 2 products layered to determine that the 2 products will work well together in conjunction. We hope this helps, please let us know if you have any other questions.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this with the blue facial oil? I am looking into buying cleaner products and these two have stood out the most.
- Asked by Jordan
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that is a great question! Our products were formulated to use in conjunction with one another so you can absolutely use the TBT Cream and Blue Facial Oil in the same routine. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I received a sample and it doesn't look like cream.The product is a deep amber color and looks more like petroleum jelly than a cream. Has the sample spoiled? The container says - TBT CREAM.
- Asked by Jo
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that is a great question! Would you mind reaching out to our Customer Success Team via email at hello@dimebeautyco.com to provide photos of the product so we can ensure you are 100% taken care of? Thank you so much in advance, we look forward to hearing from you and helping you further.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this with Glycolic Acid?
- Asked by Skinthusiast92
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHi there! Thank you so much for reaching out + your support, this truly means the world to us. Every single ingredient used in our products is clean and have safe EWG ratings so the TBT Serum should be okay to use with Glycolic Acid, however we always recommend doing a test patch on your neck or wrist to determine that the products work well in conjunction with one another!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this help with acne?
- Asked by Glowskink
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that's a great question! The key benefits of the TBT Cream are that it's going to help accelerate skin cell turnover, assist in plumping and firming the skin, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and help to regulate sebum production. We hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions and our team would be happy to help. Have a wonderful rest of your day!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this cream noncomedogenic?
- Asked by Aruba
- Official Answer By DIME Beauty - Brand EngageHello, that is a great question! All of our products including the TBT Cream are noncomedogenic. We hope this helps, please let us know if you have any other questions and our team would be happy to help!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Beyond impressed ! Using
Beyond impressed ! Using for a week and a half now . I don't get easily impressed by skincare . Working in the skincare industry I've literally been a Guinea pig trying most products on the market . I've had my skin ruined and burned by certain skincare and have had it restored too so I've been on t...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Beware of ingredients
I recently purchased Dime DBT Cream, but I'm quite disappointed with the changes in its ingredients. After comparing the product's box and the website, it's clear that the ingredients listed are significantly different. One notable change is that Bakuchiol, which used to be a key ingredient, is now ...
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I love how this makes my skin feel and I can truly see a difference using it.
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Love it! Use it every night and it's a great retinol alternative. Never made me break out or had any kind of reaction to it except seeing my fine lines look smoother.
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My first eye cream and I really like it!
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I love my Dime Products. Fast shipping and all that as well.