Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum
Updated on August 22, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
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They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Honestly I was skeptical because it took my skin the FULL 12+ weeks to adjust to this. It was my first time using a retinoid and the purging was rough, but genuinely I’ve never seen my skin look so good after the purging ended. It absorbs well and a little goes a long way. I had to stop using it because I got too crazy with actives and I messed up my skin barrier super bad, but I’m hoping I can go Show more
I've been using this on and off for around 2 years. I thought this was going to help my acne, but looking back at pictures I actually think it's made my acne worse! It's made my acne areas really inflamed and red with angry spots. Think it's time to cut it out of my routine... Given it 2 stars as it soaks in pretty fast and is hydrating.
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
Been using it for 2 years and it’s the only thing keeping my pores clean
