Differin Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser Versus Differin Gentle Cleanser
Updated on August 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe face cleansers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Differin Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser 17 ingredients
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
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Differin Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser 17 ingredients
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 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.
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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Differin Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser 17 ingredients
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
Reviews
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Differin Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser 17 ingredients
TL;DR: Affordable and helpful with breakouts. Can be mildly drying, but not as drying as other "acne-safe" cleansers. Specifically formulated with retinoid use in mind.
Picked this up when I first started tret. I believe this DOES have AHA's in it (that you have to hunt for in the ingredients list—they're not called out), which can make it mildly drying and exfoliating, but I do find my cystic Show more
A good basic cleanser.
