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Galderma Epiduo (New) Versus Galderma Aklief Trifarotene Cream

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Facial Treatment
Swiss Brand Switzerland
Swiss Brand Switzerland

Updated on April 30, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 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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Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

Galderma Aklief Trifarotene Cream 10 ingredients

About this product

About this product

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Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

Galderma Aklief Trifarotene Cream 10 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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.

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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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

Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

Galderma Aklief Trifarotene Cream 10 ingredients

373 Routines
4% use in am
96% use in pm
75% use every day
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158 Routines
3% use in am
97% use in pm
68% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Galderma Epiduo (New) 12 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 7 ratings
Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (2) Drying (2)
mitskiiq's avatar

mitskiiq

6 months ago
Review

my dermatologist prescribed it to me after separately using banzoyl peroxide and adapalene for 3 months (which are both in here). after 3 months of everyday use my skin cleared up so much. i’m now using it once every three days, for the future 6 months. i’m so thankful to this product.

#expensive
#absorbs well
#works well
lunem's avatar

Lu Nem

8 months ago
Review

It’s a love-hate-love relationship. It works VERY well to heal and prevent acne. But it bleaches fabrics and can cause dryness. It takes time to see results, and side effects are more in the beginning (redness, burning, peeling). But seeing how good the outcome is, it is very much worth it. Use more infrequently in the beginning and remove all other actives from the routine. I had to change my Show more

#great value
#drying
#irritating
#light

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