Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
Neutrogena Stubborn Marks PM Treatment
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Neutrogena Stubborn Marks PM Treatment

Facial Treatment
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 16, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Neutrogena Stubborn Marks PM Treatment 27 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Neutrogena Stubborn Marks PM Treatment 27 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

Adapalene 0.1%

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

Disodium EDTA

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Poloxamer 182

Emulsifying

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

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

Stubborn Marks PM Treatment

Water

Skin Conditioning

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Glycerin

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

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

Emollient

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Trisiloxane

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Polyacrylamide

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid 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

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Laureth-7

Emulsifying

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, BHT, Retinol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Laureth-7, Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredient Ratings

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Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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Stubborn Marks PM Treatment
10
10
10
liked
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disliked
not rated
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When to use

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Neutrogena Stubborn Marks PM Treatment 27 ingredients

3,702 Routines
8% use in am
92% use in pm
68% use every day
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49 Routines
10% use in am
90% use in pm
90% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

4.59
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 58% Absorbs Well 56% No Scent 56%
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Neutrogena Stubborn Marks PM Treatment 27 ingredients

2.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 50% Drying 50% Irritating 50%
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