Differin Adapalene Acne Treatment Gel 15 g Pump

Overview

Differin Acne Treatment Gel is an over-the-counter retinoid formulated with 0.1% adapalene, sold as a 15g pump meant to last about 30 days of once-daily use. It targets acne and is made by Galderma Laboratories.

Adapalene is the same retinoid class ingredient long available by prescription before Differin's switch to over the counter, and it works over weeks rather than days, so the 30-day supply size matches its typical use pattern rather than being an arbitrary trial size. The oil-free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic formulation is built for acne-prone skin that still needs to avoid clogging pores further.

• 15g pump, roughly a 30 day supply
• 0.1% adapalene retinoid gel
• Oil free, fragrance free, non-comedogenic
• Made by Galderma Laboratories

Who it's for

Fits people managing ongoing acne who want a retinoid gel rather than a spot treatment, applied to the whole face nightly. Not for anyone expecting fast results, since retinoids typically take several weeks to show a visible change.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Adapalene works by normalizing the shedding of skin cells inside the pore lining, which reduces new clogged pores forming over time rather than treating existing breakouts directly. That mechanism is why retinoid gels like this one are applied preventively across the whole face rather than dabbed onto individual spots, and why initial dryness or peeling during the first weeks is common as skin adjusts.

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