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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe facial treatments. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 38 ratings
Works Well (20) Absorbs Well (19) No Scent (17)
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Christy

1 month ago
Review

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

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
colettegannon's avatar

Colette Gannon

1 day ago
Review

Don’t give up on this product. After suffering a sudden and severe breakout three months ago, I started on Differin in combination with a few other treatments. The first 8 weeks were hard, but in combination with a few other acne treatments, my skin has improved SO MUCH. I am on week 11 and am so glad I stuck it out with Differin. Looking forward to seeing continued improvement.

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 6 ratings
Doesn't Work (1)
MichelleR's avatar

MichelleR

1 year ago
Review

It stings, but beauty is pain..
I know. You see the alcohol and think its all bad. Its not. Its everything. I put this on at night on a pimple at any stage and wake up with the pimple completely gone. It stings. I’ve been recommended the Kiehl’s Liquid Pimple Patch that is alcohol free. That is up next. But until then, this is securely on the holy grail shelf.

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kshil97

3 months ago
Review

This did nothing for my pimples but at least it didn't worsen it.

#doesn't work