Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane

This acne treatment is formulated around Adapalene to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.

This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate and Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
4.23 · 81 reviews
1.67 · 3 reviews
American United States
Canadian Canada

What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Adapalene 0.1%

Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Disodium EDTA

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Paraben IconPreservative IconMay worsen Eczema IconNon-Reef-Safe 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

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Bisabolol

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Coconut Derived IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Skin Conditioning

Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Reviews

4.23
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What people say
Works Well 53% No Scent 41% Absorbs Well 38%
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1.67
Overall rating
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1
What people say
Broke Me Out 100% Irritating 50% Oily 50%
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