Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone
Updated on May 28, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone 14 ingredients
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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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone 14 ingredients
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