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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
4.8 /5
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Reviews

Authentic, user-written reviews for Differin's Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment.

0ctopus_garden's Avatar'
Apr 7, 2024

Pro: it cleans and controls my acne! The only acne treatment that works for me.
Contra: drying and sensitizes my skin. Needs to back up with a lot of hydration and calming products.

Pro: it cleans and controls my acne! The only acne treatment that works for me.
Contra: drying and sensitizes my skin. Needs to back up with a lot of hydration and calming products.

Expensive
Drying
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
jazzzzz1's Avatar'
Jan 16, 2024

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...

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.

Irritating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
jojoswrld_'s Avatar'
Jan 7, 2024

Works! Doesn’t irritate my skin when used on a dry surface. I hate how my skin looks when it sends all the clogged sebum to the surface of my skin, but it clears over time and leaves the skin incredibly firm and smooth. It’s the only not...

Works! Doesn’t irritate my skin when used on a dry surface. I hate how my skin looks when it sends all the clogged sebum to the surface of my skin, but it clears over time and leaves the skin incredibly firm and smooth. It’s the only not cruelty-free product I use just because it’s benefitted me so greatly and, in my opinion, is indisputably the best prescription-grade retinoid especially for sensitive skin.

Irritating
Light
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well
BrittBrine's Avatar'
Nov 29, 2023

This has probably been the product that has made the most difference in my skin. It's clearing up breakouts and acne that I've had for the longest time. My skin looks and feels so much better and I've only been using it for about 2-3...

This has probably been the product that has made the most difference in my skin. It's clearing up breakouts and acne that I've had for the longest time. My skin looks and feels so much better and I've only been using it for about 2-3 months now.

Great Value
Light
Absorbs Well
Works Well
JessShaw_716's Avatar'
Nov 20, 2023

Clears up my acne and smooths my skin.

Clears up my acne and smooths my skin.

emschob's Avatar'
Oct 29, 2023

This is the next best thing to Tret. Right off of Accutane I started using this, and have been using it since (3 years). I love this, even at its steep price, it’s cheaper than a lot of less effective, high end products.

This is the next best thing to Tret. Right off of Accutane I started using this, and have been using it since (3 years). I love this, even at its steep price, it’s cheaper than a lot of less effective, high end products.

Bigbrainlog's Avatar'
Oct 16, 2023

It works so well

It works so well

chloebuhdhdinefh's Avatar'
Aug 27, 2023

Clears my break outs

Clears my break outs

Yasmin_530's Avatar'
Aug 13, 2023

It cured my acne like no other and i still use it to maintain my skin

It cured my acne like no other and i still use it to maintain my skin

crubby's Avatar'
Jul 2, 2023

god send

god send

ClaireCummings_200's Avatar'
Jun 20, 2023

great for acne

great for acne

jaboinga's Avatar'
Apr 25, 2021

Been using for 3+ years
I started Differin a few years ago and it has honestly completely changed my skin. I'm going to preface this review that this isn't really for everyone, and a lot of people are going to be scared of using it the...

Been using for 3+ years
I started Differin a few years ago and it has honestly completely changed my skin. I'm going to preface this review that this isn't really for everyone, and a lot of people are going to be scared of using it the first few weeks as many may be very sensitive to it at first (there are plenty of dermatologists on the internet that can explain the science behind it which puts things into perspective). But after a few months, I saw dramatic results with my acne. I used to get terribly painful nodules in every area of my face (the worst being in the crooks of my nose) and after Differin they have completely disappeared. It hasn't completely cured my acne as I still get some tiny bumps and whiteheads but it is nothing compared to the pain I used to go through. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Also in the long run, it is supposed to help with aging as well which is an added bonus!