Mario Badescu Deep Blemish Solution Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
Updated on May 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Deep Blemish Solution 21 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mario Badescu Deep Blemish Solution 21 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Threonine
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicIsopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Propylene Carbonate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Threonine, Potassium Sorbate, Biotin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Mario Badescu Deep Blemish Solution 21 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Mario Badescu Deep Blemish Solution 21 ingredients
It’s okay. It does help heal my blemishes almost overnight but, on pimples that are still deep under the skin it doesn’t make an incredible difference.
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
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
I've been using this on and off for around 2 years. I thought this was going to help my acne, but looking back at pictures I actually think it's made my acne worse! It's made my acne areas really inflamed and red with angry spots. Think it's time to cut it out of my routine... Given it 2 stars as it soaks in pretty fast and is hydrating.
