Endocare Renewal Retinol Intensive Serum (0.5% Retinol)
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
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Endocare Renewal Retinol Intensive Serum (0.5% Retinol) Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

Serum
Facial Treatment
Spanish Brand Spain
American Brand United States

Updated on March 29, 2025

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, oils or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Endocare Renewal Retinol Intensive Serum (0.5% Retinol) 32 ingredients

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Endocare Renewal Retinol Intensive Serum (0.5% Retinol) 32 ingredients

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Renewal Retinol Intensive Serum (0.5% Retinol)

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Undecane

Emollient

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Trisiloxane

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Emulsifying
Can worsen Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Tridecane

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots 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

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

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 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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Silica Silylate

Emollient

Zea Mays Starch

Absorbent

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Phenylpropanol

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Propyl Gallate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance Icon

Disodium EDTA

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Undecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Dimethyl Isosorbide, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tridecane, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Silylate, Zea Mays Starch, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenylpropanol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Silica, Dimethicone, Propyl Gallate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol

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

Ingredient Ratings

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Renewal Retinol Intensive Serum (0.5% Retinol)
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Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
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When to use

Endocare Renewal Retinol Intensive Serum (0.5% Retinol) 32 ingredients

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day
3,709 Routines
8% use in am
92% use in pm
68% use every day
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

4.59
Overall rating
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What people say
Works Well 58% Absorbs Well 56% No Scent 56%
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