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Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

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Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 16, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

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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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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream 24 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 7 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
TimWizard's avatar

TimWizard

1 year ago
Review

This triggered seborrheic dermatitis all over my face. I never had trouble with this until I used this. Now I have to use dandruff shampoo to treat the problem. :,(

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Qinasofree

2 years ago
Review

Good beginner retinol
Been using it for almost a year, and this one tube is plenty. Just remember the precautions you need to take while wearing retinol (wearing sunscreen is a must, no acids or vit c on the day you are wearing it). I noticed my acne scars are fading.

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 40 ratings
Works Well (21) Absorbs Well (20) No Scent (19)
christychen's avatar

Christy

2 months ago
Review

Honestly I was skeptical because it took my skin the FULL 12+ weeks to adjust to this. It was my first time using a retinoid and the purging was rough, but genuinely I’ve never seen my skin look so good after the purging ended. It absorbs well and a little goes a long way. I had to stop using it because I got too crazy with actives and I messed up my skin barrier super bad, but I’m hoping I can go Show more

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
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Colette Gannon

10 days ago
Review

Don’t give up on this product. After suffering a sudden and severe breakout three months ago, I started on Differin in combination with a few other treatments. The first 8 weeks were hard, but in combination with a few other acne treatments, my skin has improved SO MUCH. I am on week 11 and am so glad I stuck it out with Differin. Looking forward to seeing continued improvement.

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well