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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. Adapalene helps with anti-aging and acne treatment.
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.
People also like: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide
Adapalene is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.1% of the products in our database containing it.
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441 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.
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Where it's used
Of the 16 products in our database that have a known concentration of Adapalene, we've seen concentrations from 0.1% to 1% specified within their ingredient lists.