Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel 26 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel 26 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid 15%
Buffering
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid 15%, Niacinamide 5%, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid 2%, Ammonium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Oligopeptide-10, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, BHT, BHA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel 26 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
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