Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment versus Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum .

Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on September 08, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and anti aging

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Vitamin C

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (4)

Scar Healing (5)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (4)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

Adapalene 0.1% • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Methylparaben • Poloxamer 182 • Propylene Glycol • Water • Sodium Hydroxide

Propylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Azelaic Acid • Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Lactic Acid • Kojic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

25% are loved or liked

13% have mixed ratings

50% are disliked or very disliked

13% have no rating yet

55% are loved or liked

9% have mixed ratings

27% are disliked or very disliked

9% have no rating yet

Usage

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

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Reviews

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

4.8 /5

from 16 ratings

Absorbs Well (4) Works Well (3) Light (3) Irritating (2) No Scent (2) Great Value (1)

BrittBrine

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

This has probably been the product that has made the most difference in my skin. It's clearing up breakouts and acne that I've had for the longest...

This has probably been the product that has made the most difference in my skin. It's clearing up breakouts and acne that I've had for the longest time. My skin looks and feels so much better and I've only been using it for about 2-3 months now.

Differin

Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

jojoswrld_

4 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

Works! Doesn’t irritate my skin when used on a dry surface. I hate how my skin looks when it sends all the clogged sebum to the surface of my skin,...

Works! Doesn’t irritate my skin when used on a dry surface. I hate how my skin looks when it sends all the clogged sebum to the surface of my skin, but it clears over time and leaves the skin incredibly firm and smooth. It’s the only not cruelty-free product I use just because it’s benefitted me so greatly and, in my opinion, is indisputably the best prescription-grade retinoid especially for sensitive skin.

Differin

Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment