Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel UK / Australia
Versus

Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream Versus CeraVe Blemish Control Gel - UK / Australia

Prescription
Facial Treatment
Swiss Brand Switzerland
American Brand United States

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, common allergens or oils

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Ingredient Info

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Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream 12 ingredients

CeraVe Blemish Control Gel 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream 12 ingredients

CeraVe Blemish Control Gel 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
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

Blemish Control Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

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

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Hydroxypropyl Guar

Emulsion Stabilising

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Benzoic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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Differin 0.1% w/w Cream
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Blemish Control Gel
10
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10
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When to use

Galderma Differin 0.1% w/w Cream 12 ingredients

CeraVe Blemish Control Gel 24 ingredients

231 Routines
9% use in am
91% use in pm
79% use every day
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201 Routines
30% use in am
70% use in pm
69% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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%

CeraVe Blemish Control Gel 24 ingredients

2.40
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Irritating 67% Doesn't Work 67% Broke Me Out 50%
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