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Galderma Epiduo Versus Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5%

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Facial Treatment
Swiss Brand Switzerland
American Brand United States

Updated on January 23, 2024

Overview

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

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Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 6 ingredients

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Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 6 ingredients

Key Ingredients

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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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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.

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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 12 ingredients

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 6 ingredients

102 Routines
5% use in am
95% use in pm
75% use every day
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182 Routines
70% use in am
30% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

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Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
M31_12121181's avatar

M31_12121181

2 years ago
Review

Bye Acne
Very aggressive but very effective (Not as aggressive as the Clindoxyl). Benzoyl peroxide is no joke! I have used on my back acne and on the hormonal acne on my face, both worked perfectly. But never forget the moisturizer! Always follow the instructions written on the box and you will have no problems.

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% 6 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
KatieSmith_986's avatar

KatieSmith_986

2 years ago
Review

Game changer for hormonal acne.

jordanstaley's avatar

Jordan Staley

15 days ago
Review

when i’m using this product regularly it clears up my acne and acne scars. if i use it sparingly, it maintains my acne

#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well