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Differin verdicts.

Retinoids · Acne
2Products
18Reviewers
77Mentions
94%Approval

2 products

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Gurus on Differin

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MA Mad About Skin Approved
“Adapalene sometimes goes by trade name Differin, but adapalene is the generic name, now available at a lower price in most countries. Whether you go for Differin or adapalene doesn't make a difference, it's the same ingredient, it'll deliver the same results. Differin is now available over the counter basically everywhere, so it's super easy to get, and is even more potent than retinol, which I love. Adapalene is particularly good for acne-prone skin, it's clinically proven to be the most effective at unclogging the pores, decreasing acne-causing bacteria, and preventing the clogs that trigger acne in the first place. In summer, where I am super acne-prone, I switch to adapalene because this delivers the best results for me, at least. If you're someone with acne or an active breakout, adapalene is the way forward.”
Mad About Skin reviewing Differin on YouTube11:19
H Hyram Approved
“Differin, which used to be a prescription retinoid but now is over-the-counter and widely available for you to purchase and start using on your skin, which is less intense than tretinoin and will definitely kind of accustom your skin to the strength of a prescription retinoid.”
Hyram reviewing Differin on YouTube8:44
DS Dr. Daniel Sugai Approved
“My favorite for clogged pores would be adapalene, that's over the counter at 0.1%. It used to be prescription, but now it's over the counter in the US and that's my favorite retinoid for clogged pores. You can find it as Differin or La Roche-Posay's Effaclar adapalene gel. Do a pea-size amount to the entire face and then moisturize afterwards. Also, always wear sunscreen during the day.”
Dr. Daniel Sugai reviewing Differin on YouTube4:52
SE Dr. Sam Ellis Approved
“I think people are going to be most familiar with the brand name Differin, but Lar Ro Poose has a version of this as well. [Adapalene] is going to help regulate your cell turnover, so it's going to help clear out your clogged pores. It's also anti-inflammatory.”
Dr. Sam Ellis reviewing Differin on YouTube2:27
NB No BS Beauty Skip
“Differin sarra Sandos tarot Neutrogena”
No BS Beauty reviewing Differin on YouTube2:42
D Doctorly Approved
“I still think the number one anti-acne leave on treatment that's available over the counter is going to be adapalene and you're going to find this differin in La Roche Posay products but this is going to be your heavy hitter”
Doctorly reviewing Differin on YouTube4:09
LM Lab Muffin Beauty Science Approved
“Adapalene is really optimized for acne treatment it is stable to benzoyl peroxide and the particle size in differin is specifically made so that it ends up going into hair follicles which is where the pimples live”
Lab Muffin Beauty Science reviewing Differin on YouTube14:17
SB Dr Sam Bunting Mixed
“Differin, which is adapalene, is available over the counter in the US but on prescription in the UK. It's a synthetic retinoid developed to be less irritating and more targeted in tackling acne than the gold standard, tretinoin. It hones in on the receptors where congestion and comedone formation are the root cause of acne, but it doesn't have so much of an impact on fibroblast function, so it's less useful for anti-aging. It's great for acne though, and it improves tolerability.”
Dr Sam Bunting reviewing Differin on YouTube6:58
SI Dr. Shereene Idriss Mixed
“It is a very strong one so do not use it foolishly because it is very strong but if you're using it to get anti-aging benefits you're not going to get as good of a result”
Dr. Shereene Idriss reviewing Differin on YouTube7:07
M1 Minkology 101 & Skincare Approved
“My dermatologist has me on a regimen with Differin. In my opinion, Differin is not a bad cleanser. I believe it does work, especially for a lot of acne-prone clients. I'm okay with Differin. If I did not agree with it, I have no problem with letting my clients know what I agree with and what I don't agree with.”
Minkology 101 & Skincare reviewing Differin on YouTube49:51

Frequently asked

Is Differin any good according to the experts?

Differin holds an overall Guru Score of 94%, our read on how warmly independent experts talk about its products across the catalogue.

What are the best Differin products?

Among Differin products, experts rate Adapalene Gel 0.1% (78%) and Salicylic Acid Spray (73%) highest.

How many Differin products have the experts reviewed?

18 experts have weighed in on 2 products from Differin across 77 individual takes.