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Medley Adapaleno 0.1% Versus Creamy Pro-Adapaleno Serum

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Serum
Brazilian Brand
Brazilian Brand

Updated on April 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Medley Adapaleno 0.1% 9 ingredients

Creamy Pro-Adapaleno Serum 12 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Medley Adapaleno 0.1% 9 ingredients

Creamy Pro-Adapaleno Serum 12 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

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.

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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Adapalene is a third-generation topical retinoid and is best known for treating mild to moderate acne. It’s also commonly as for its brand name, Differin.

Adapalene has some great benefits:

You can buy over-the-counter adapalene at 0.1% gel strength. Higher concentrations require a prescription.

Oleyl adapalenate is a cosmetic-grade derivative of adapalene that does not require a prescription since it is considered a cosmetic ingredient.

Learn more about Adapalene

When to use

Medley Adapaleno 0.1% 9 ingredients

Creamy Pro-Adapaleno Serum 12 ingredients

7 Routines
14% use in am
86% use in pm
71% use every day
2 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day

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