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A prescription-strength retinoid gel containing 0.1% adapalene, designed to treat acne by normalizing skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation.
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✓Approved · 78%What the gurus are saying
Gurus praise adapalene as one of the gentler retinoids, favoring it for acne-prone skin because it normalizes cell turnover, reduces redness and swelling, and can help with hyperpigmentation while being better tolerated than stronger retinoids. Key caution: apply sparingly, avoid sensitive areas like the eye corners and mouth, and use at night as a general rule despite its photostability.
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