I’m a youthful looking 53 but boy do I work hard at it. This is about beautiful skin, and the role Retin A / Tazorac plays in making me look 40 instead of 53. (Quick commercial here tho — if you are looking for the best dermatologist who gives the best support & skin care products in central Alabama, the very best is Dr. Steven Mackey and his staff! They are so knowledgeable, friendly, professional and kind.) I’ve been using the synthetic version of Retin A called TAZORAC for 5-6 years now. Same price and strength as Retin A, but I get more bang for my buck. I prefer Tazorac cream because some research indicates it’s slightly more effective than Retin A.