Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream
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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Versus Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream

Exfoliator
Prescription
American Brand United States
Swiss Brand Switzerland

Updated on June 03, 2025

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients

Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream 12 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients

Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream 12 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

Magnesium Oxide

Absorbent

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Colloidal Oatmeal

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oryza Sativa Starch

Absorbent

Hydrogenated Coconut Acid

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Papain

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

PCA

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Cyclodextrin

Absorbent

Sodium Isethionate

Cleansing

Lauryl Methacrylate

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether

Emulsion Stabilising

Water

Skin Conditioning

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Starch, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Allantoin, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PCA, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Isethionate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether, Water, Limonene, Citric Acid

Differin 0.1% w/w Cream

Adapalene

Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Disodium EDTA

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Cyclomethicone

Emollient
0 / 0 Silicon Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Water

Skin Conditioning

Adapalene, Carbomer, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerin, Squalane, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclomethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Water

Ingredient Ratings

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Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
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10
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Differin 0.1% w/w Cream
10
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When to use

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients

Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream 12 ingredients

691 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
59% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
230 Routines
9% use in am
91% use in pm
80% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients

4.64
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 63% Expensive 38% No Scent 25%
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Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream 12 ingredients

3.67
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Great Value 100% Light 100%
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