Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex - Advance Version Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
Updated on April 13, 2025
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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Ingredient Info
Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 28 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
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Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 28 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate 1%
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids 0.5%
Skin ConditioningPanthenol 0.5%
Skin Conditioning
Betaine 0.5%
Humectant
Tocopherol 0.5%
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientBakuchiol 0.5%
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1 0.3%
Skin ConditioningEctoin 0.3%
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin 0.2%
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinal 0.2%
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate 1%, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Phospholipids 0.5%, Panthenol 0.5%, Betaine 0.5%, Tocopherol 0.5%, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Bakuchiol 0.5%, Biosaccharide Gum-1 0.3%, Ectoin 0.3%, Allantoin 0.2%, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinal 0.2%, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 28 ingredients
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
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Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 28 ingredients
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.
