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
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