Galderma Differin 0.1% Gel Versus Deriva MS Aqueous Gel
Updated on February 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Galderma Differin 0.1% Gel 9 ingredients
Deriva MS Aqueous Gel 3 ingredients
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Galderma Differin 0.1% Gel 9 ingredients
Deriva MS Aqueous Gel 3 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.
Adapalene is a type of retinoid and common acne treatment.
It has been found to be as effective as other retinoids while causing less irritation.
Retinoids are the gold-standard for anti-aging due to the decades of research backing up their benefits:
You can buy adapalene over the counter, or in-store, in concentrations of 0.1% in gel form. 0.1% lotion or cream and 0.3% gel are only available with a prescription.
Learn more about AdapalenePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Galderma Differin 0.1% Gel 9 ingredients
Deriva MS Aqueous Gel 3 ingredients
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Galderma Differin 0.1% Gel 9 ingredients
This is my holy grail!!! I've been using this product for 4 months now, and my horrible acne is gone, my fungal acne is gone, texture is gone! I personally didn't experience any purging, but I think it's because I went very slow and was patient with the process.
PS: I have a combo dehydrated acne/FA prone skin
