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Galderma Epiduo Versus Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5%

Prescription
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Updated on May 28, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 7 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 7 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

We don't have a description for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer yet.

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.

Learn more about Isohexadecane
Emulsifying

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 80
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 12 ingredients

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 7 ingredients

106 Routines
5% use in am
95% use in pm
75% use every day
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198 Routines
70% use in am
30% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

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Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

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Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 7 ingredients

5.00
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What people say
Absorbs Well 50% Light 50% No Scent 50%