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Differin Acne Retinoid Treatment Gel Adapalene 0.1% - image 1 of 4
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$14.99 when purchased online

About this item

Highlights

  • TARGETS ACNE: Clear and prevent acne with the first FDA-approved prescription strength over-the-counter acne retinoid
  • OTC ACNE RETINOID: Differin Gel contains adapalene, the most effective acne retinoid you can get without a prescription for consistently clearer skin
  • DERMATOLOGIST-RECOMMENDED: Doctors have prescribed adapalene to over 40 million people globally for more than 20 years
  • RESTORES TONE AND TEXTURE: Helps restore skin’s natural tone and texture as a result of reduced acne
  • HOW TO USE: Apply once daily as part of a morning or evening skincare regimen. After cleansing, apply a pea-sized amount all over the face. Follow with a moisturizer to decrease dryness or irritation and continue to use even when you’re not breaking out.
  • TRAVEL SIZE TOILETRIES: This product is under 3.4 fl oz, making it easy to take with you on your next vacation or trip

Description

Differin Gel Acne Treatment contains adapalene, an Rx-strength acne-fighting retinoid that helps clear breakouts where they start (works deep into pores in 5 minutes), helps prevents new acne from forming, and as a result, can restore skin’s overall tone and texture. Adapalene is the first over-the-counter active ingredient for acne in more than 30 years. It clears acne with the power of an Rx without the prescription, prevents breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads, blemishes and clogged pores, and can be used to effectively treat acne, or maskne, caused by wearing face masks or facial coverings. When used as directed, you could start to see results in as little as 1 week, and when used every single day, Differin Gel can help reduce up to 87% of acne in just 12 weeks (Cunliffe et al 1998, Galderma Laboratories).
Scent: Unscented
Trial/Mini/Travel Size: Yes
Health Facts: Phthalate-Free, Aluminum-Free, No Fragrance Added, Dye-Free, Contains Retinoids
Product Warning: Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or nursing
Product Form: Gel
Package Quantity: 1
Beauty Purpose: Spot Treatment, Acne-Prone
Recommended Skin Type: Combination, Acne-Prone, Oily, Sensitive
Net weight: 15 Grams
Features: Dermatologist Tested, Dermatologist Recommended
TCIN: 51346324
UPC: 302994920303
Item Number (DPCI): 037-12-0197
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Active ingredients

adapalene (retinoid)(0.1%).

Purpose

Acne Treatment..

When using this product

When using this product: limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors,do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied,during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe,irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: in the first few weeks of use; if using more than one topical acne medication at a time; but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product,it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results,avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water,wash hands after use.

Stop use and ask doctor if

Stop use and ask doctor if: you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product,you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath),irritation becomes severe,you see no improvement after 3 month of once daily use.

Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older

Use once daily. Clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. Do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.

Children Under 12 Years of Age

Ask a doctor.

Other information

Store at room temperature 68-77 degrees F. Protect from freezing.

Inactive ingredients

carbomer 940, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, purified water and sodium hydroxide. may contain hydrochloric acid to adjust ph.

Question or comments?

866-735-4137

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 6.5 inches length x 2.625 inches width x 1.625 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.06 pounds

Return details

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This item is featured in

Best Acne Treatments Collection

About the collection
Create a skin-care regimen for acne-prone skin and find your best cleanser with our Best Acne Treatments Collection. This assortment contains everything you need to treat acne-prone skin and prevent breakouts, including deep-pore cleansing nose strips, face masks and benzoyl-peroxide acne medication. It also features the best face wash for acne, such as oil-free acne cleanser, facial scrub and cleansing balm, which work to dissolve makeup, dirt and oil without stripping moisture from your skin
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 1877 reviews
85% would recommend
546 recommendations
quality: 4.41 out of 5
value: 4.29 out of 5
effectiveness: 4.38 out of 5

Love this

5 out of 5 stars
Ebony - 26 days ago
originally posted on differin.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this brand in generally and toilet products never fail. There are aoft on all akin types and help so much without breaking the bank for sure. I have had zero issues using this product and will xontinue to do so.
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Changed me (PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN)

5 out of 5 stars
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Victoria - 28 days ago, Verified purchaser
(Pictures of skin a few weeks ago vs now) I’m 24 and I have had acne since I was 9. For the past few years I have been using the retinols from The Ordinary/The Inkey List, which definitely helped. This stuff is a lot stronger and did cause my skin to purge a little bit, but now it’s been two weeks and I have the BEST SKIN OF MY LIFE. The fact that I was already using retinol is probably why I had a short purge period even with using a good amount (if you don’t use retinol please don’t use a lot of this and don’t use it daily.) Now my skin feels so soft and my acne is gone, and I anticipate the hyperpigmentation/acne scarring to be mostly gone in a few months. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN THE MORNING AND ALWAYS USE SUNSCREEN DURING THE DAY WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Great Product

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Elaine - 1 month ago
Works well, but takes time. Worked better for me than any other skincare product.
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
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Didn’t work for me 🥺

2 out of 5 stars
ashlync50 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
I used this gel daily for almost a year and didn’t notice any changes in my skin. Perhaps I just need something more potent. It’s fragrance free, but a bit on the expensive side.
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Smooth Skin!

5 out of 5 stars
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Asdfewq - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I have bumps on my face that aren’t acne. This smoothed them and made my face feel so soft and healthy in 2 weeks!
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Works!

5 out of 5 stars
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Me - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This gel is a miracle. Both my teens and I use it for acne!
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Best thing for acne

5 out of 5 stars
claireb9 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
This stuff clears up my acne so well!! I definitely recommend this, after cleansing your face to use this and let it dry well. It has helped my confidence so well.
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It worjed well.

5 out of 5 stars
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Mother - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This is the one I needed it. I have PCOM (like PCOS) and I struggled to control acne evince I had never had in my life when I was younger. I tried several different ointments, wipes and moisturizers. No one of them worked perfectly, but this one does help my skin a lot. After using this a month, I have no major acne. Seriously, no major acne. You better give it try.
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Finally something that works

5 out of 5 stars
Melissa h - 2 months ago
originally posted on differin.com
This is the first product that actually worked for me I used only 1 x so far I can’t believe what a difference it made. I have mila which are small white cyst on my face and this reduced them over 50 percent wow this is amazing product
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Smaller than website photo represenstation.

5 out of 5 stars
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Cindy - 2 months ago
Compare this ACTUAL REAL SIZE photo with the one on the Target Website. "Objects may appear larger than reality"!
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Body acne

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
buyer1234 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Anyone who is struggling with hormonal acne or struggling with acne as an adult, I honestly think this has played a huge part in making my skin better. I started struggling with acne on my chest and upper back at the age of 22. I had never had an acne issue before this so I had no clue how to help it. I read reviews, did some research and I think the combination of PanOxyl 10%, Cerave rough and bumpy body bar and this gel have made a huge difference. I am not completely cleared, but I have only been using this gel once a day for the past three days and already notice a huge difference. My bumps have reduced in size and redness and most of them are gone. Hopefully with continued use I can be as close to 100% clear as possible. I apply it right after the shower and after using those two cleansing products and let it dry before putting on a shirt. I know this can be a very drying product, especially paired with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. I use this combination on my body only, not my face. If you’re using this on your face, definitely use moisturizer!
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Really effective

5 out of 5 stars
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Beauty Consultant Cheryl - 2 months ago
This review was collected as part of a promotion. Differin is the only product that has helped my daughter get rid of her pimples. This treatment get along with the face wash is a game changer!
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Amazing!

5 out of 5 stars
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Rachelle - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This stuff is my holy grail when I get some breakouts! I will get small occasional breakouts on my forehead and chin and I’ll apply this at night and in the morning I’m shocked that it already has started working on reducing the breakouts! I also have sensitive skin and it never caused an issue.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Excellent if you use it carefully

5 out of 5 stars
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Hancastre - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
As others have explained, do not apply this around your eyes or on your lips, and do not use a large amount as if it were a moisturizer. It takes quite awhile for your skin to get used to it. I only use a pea-sized amount at night over my moisturizer. I make sure to use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer with no chemical exfoliants. I worked up to using this 3-4 times a week over the course of several months. I started out using it only 1-2 times per week. It really does help with acne and skin texture, but my skin looked worse before it got better. I suspect that the people giving this bad reviews were using too much too quickly and/or using it at the same time as other chemical exfoliants.
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Dark spots

5 out of 5 stars
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Sbrown - 2 months ago
It works you have to stay consistent! It makes your skin super sensitive though! Wear your spf but over all this worked for my dark spots. I regret that I stopped using this but I’m about to get back on my zoom!
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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My Holy Grail

5 out of 5 stars
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Hanumi - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Differin Adapalene is amazing! It's helped my skin a lot. It clears up my hormonal acne, smooths skin, and even fades scars. It's gentle and easy to get without a prescription.
value: 4 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Smaller than expected

2 out of 5 stars
Anonymous - 2 months ago
This was a repeat order of the gel and came in a much smaller size than the previous transaction
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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holy grail OTC skincare

5 out of 5 stars
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ajsaturday - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Non-irritating, great first retinol for an acne-prone girl. The gel absorbs very quickly into the skin and does feel effective in skin turn over. I did get a little peeling around my nose and mouth when I first began the project but I managed to prevent a lot of irritation by easing into my routine.
quality: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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15g is so small

4 out of 5 stars
Leah - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great but I didn't expect it to be sooo small... it's tiny! returned it to get the 45g one
effectiveness: 4 out of 5
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
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Acne retinol

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Bffvbbnnnm - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great for teen acne easy to use
value: 3 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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