Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum
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 or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinol, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient Ratings
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum 21 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.
