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Galderma Aklief Trifarotene Cream Versus Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel

Facial Treatment
Prescription
Swiss Brand Switzerland
Swiss Brand Switzerland

Updated on June 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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When to use

158 Routines
3% use in am
97% use in pm
68% use every day
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126 Routines
3% use in am
97% use in pm
75% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Galderma Aklief Trifarotene Cream 10 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 5 ratings
Works Well (4) Expensive (3) Absorbs Well (2)
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tsuki

5 months ago
Review

formulation is a little thick and hard to spread. other than that it's a good retinoid but I still prefer adapalene due to the price!

#expensive
#no scent
#works well
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JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

7 months ago
Review

My acnes are healing woohoo

Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel 12 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
No Scent (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1)
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Isabella De Souza

1 month ago
Review

Been using this for almost 7 years, has helped me so much with my acne.

#no scent
#works well
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Friederike Fechner

1 month ago
Review

My holy grail for acne

#great value
#drying
#irritating
#absorbs well