T3 Adapalene Gel 0.1% Versus Deriva Adaplene Microspheres Plus Clindamycin Phosphate Gel
Updated on February 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
T3 Adapalene Gel 0.1% 11 ingredients
Deriva Adaplene Microspheres Plus Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 2 ingredients
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T3 Adapalene Gel 0.1% 11 ingredients
Deriva Adaplene Microspheres Plus Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 2 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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Adapalene is a type of retinoid and common acne treatment.
It has been found to be as effective as other retinoids while causing less irritation.
Retinoids are the gold-standard for anti-aging due to the decades of research backing up their benefits:
You can buy adapalene over the counter, or in-store, in concentrations of 0.1% in gel form. 0.1% lotion or cream and 0.3% gel are only available with a prescription.
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T3 Adapalene Gel 0.1% 11 ingredients
Deriva Adaplene Microspheres Plus Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 2 ingredients

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T3 Adapalene Gel 0.1% 11 ingredients
It dried my acne but it did make the spots a lil bit itchy after applying it. Ive tried Deriva adapalene gel but it did not work on me at all and made my skin worse. This one is a lot cheaper and better imho. I used it alongside prescribed antibiotics.