Differin
Adapalene Gel 0.1%
Adapalene · Night treatment · 0.5 oz · around $14
Should you buy it? Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% is a night treatment at around $14 for 0.5 oz. A prescription-strength retinoid you can buy off the shelf. The most evidence-backed acne product in the drugstore. It suits acne, textured hair, post-acne marks. Skip it if pregnant
What it is
A prescription-strength retinoid you can buy off the shelf. The most evidence-backed acne product in the drugstore.
Worth knowing
Not for pregnancy or nursing. Expect a purge for the first 4-8 weeks, start every third night.
Skip it if
pregnant
Who it suits
- Acne
- Textured hair
- Post-acne marks
- Fine lines
- An affordable pick
- Clinical evidence behind it
Where to buy it
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How it compares
Other night treatments in the directory that overlap with this one.
| Product | Price | Suited to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% | $11 | Dark spots, Acne, Redness | |
| The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion | $12 | Fine lines, Textured hair, Post-acne marks | |
| CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum | $22 | Post-acne marks, Textured hair, Dark spots | |
| COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch (24ct) | $6 | Acne, Post-acne marks, An affordable pick |
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Questions people also ask
How many nights a week should you use Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%?
As a night treatment it is used pM, 3-7 nights a week. That is the routine step it belongs to rather than a rule about this particular bottle, so follow the label where the two differ.
What skin does Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% suit?
It suits acne, textured hair, post-acne marks, fine lines. A prescription-strength retinoid you can buy off the shelf. The most evidence-backed acne product in the drugstore.
When should you avoid Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%?
Skip it if pregnant
What should you know before using Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%?
Not for pregnancy or nursing. Expect a purge for the first 4-8 weeks, start every third night.
Which Differin line is Adapalene Gel 0.1% from?
It is part of Differin's Adapalene line. Brands rarely say which of their lines suits which hair or skin, so the line decoder sets out what each one is for.
Where can you buy Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%, and what does it cost?
Around $14 for 0.5 oz, at Amazon. Retail prices move constantly, so treat that as a tier rather than a quote and check the retailer for today's price.
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