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Deriva MS Aqueous Gel

A facial treatment that contains retinoid.

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Overview

What it is

Facial treatment with 3 ingredients that contains retinoid

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

Fun facts

Deriva is from India. This product is used in 5 routines created by our community.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

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Ingredients List

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Active Ingredients:

Adapalene 0.1%

Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate 0.1%

Phenoxyethanol 0.25%

Preservative

Active Ingredients: Adapalene 0.1%, Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate 0.1%, Phenoxyethanol 0.25%
Inactive Ingredients:

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Ingredients Explained

Adapalene

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.

Learn more about Adapalene

Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate

We don't have a description for Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate yet.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.