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Adapalene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in...

Adapalene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in the skin.

Non-prescription adapalene is available only in 0.1% strength.

Adapalene is topically applied usually once a day before going to bed to all acne-affected areas of the skin, and not just on individual pimples themselves.

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March 17, 2007

Pros:

it did help clear some of the pimples.

Cons:

IT TOOK FOREVER TO WORK... I used it for 2 months before anything really happend.

Also, it is very drying. Be careful if using it with other products that are drying.

its ok..but deffinatly not an acne life saver or a wuick help
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March 16, 2007

Pros:

Clears up forming pimples while fully developed ones naturally go away. It really works well, and it didn't cause any redness.

Cons:

Makes some people peel alot, and takes a while to see results.

Its a great product. Tips: Drink LOTS of water. Be patient Wash face with Cetaphel soap Moisturize with Cetaphel mosturizer Use SMALL AMOUNT of Differin ONCE A DAY Tell yourself that the acne is going away!
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March 13, 2007

Pros:

Prevents new pimples from coming out. Dry up pimples fast

Cons:

none

EXCELLENT PRODUCT!! I TRIED EVERYTHING BUT DIFFERIN IS THE BEST
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March 11, 2007

Pros:

Very gentle after prolonged use. Clears face well and is invisible very quickly

Cons:

None

I have found it very gentle and fairly effective. Not the cure but definitely a worth while product to supplement a regimen. When used in combination with Benzoyl Peroxide is supposed to be more effective. Note: Not sure on affordability because insurance covered it, but have $40 deductible. Lasts long though and applying excess has no benefits to effectiveness.
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March 2, 2007

Pros:

Isnt too harsh for sensitive skin

Cons:

takes time to work

Ive used this for nearly 2 years but only as a direct spot treatment and when I feel a huge one coming up under the skin. Ive never used it all over my skin. I have both the gel and cream and have found the gel most effective- it dries very quickly and I use this in a morning on top of spots, under make up. Too much can be drying but nothing more than a tiny bit of flakiness. Its not a miracle cure but I do feel it helps dry out spots and prevents them becoming huge if you catch one early enough!
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February 28, 2007

Pros:

clears face

Cons:

1.) breakout a lot in the beginning of usage
2.)cost was too much

----->If proactiv irritated your skin; if other products did not work;if you have oily skin; AND if you want to have BEAUTIFUL skin.....TRY DIFFERIN!!!!! IT works..=D
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February 26, 2007

Pros:

gel is clear so you cant see it when its on, doesnt burn, works really well!

Cons:

usually takes ages to work, can stop working after a while

i used differin gel 4 yrs ago to clear up my acne. it cleared it up 90% but stopped working after about 6 months. i eventually went on the dianette pill and that cleared my skin up 100% for about 2 years. about 4 weeks ago.. much to my disgust, my acne came back. only very slightly though (it looked like a rash on my cheeks) i originally tried honey and cinnamon for 2 weeks to try and get rid of it that way. it did work as it brought the pimples to the surface, so the bumps felt slightly more raised. since then ive been using differin gel for 2 weeks and its worked wonders! the bumps have almost all gone and my skin does feel healthy (i put this down to jojoba oil though). im the most impatient person in the world, so take it from me it does take a while to work, but results are definately worth it! this time round its taken a lot quicker to get rid of the bumps, but as i said before my acne was bad when i was younger and it definitely worked! give it time and good luck!
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February 25, 2007

Pros:

Makes my skin ALOT less dry, i can actually talk and smile now, got rid of some really annoing acne on my chin in just the first week

Cons:

I am still undergoing the purging week so i wake up with either a little more acne or a little less

I used to have very very dry skin and i could barely open my mouth or my skin would break, when i wear differin my skin is perfectly normal and i can speak and smile, i already love this product and ive only had it for 6 days
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February 24, 2007

Pros:

Clears skin up REAL quick. Way better than benzoyl peroxide. Did not seem to dry out my skin as bad as BP did, it actually seems to exfoliate.

Cons:

EXPENSIVE!!!! My insurance did not cover this and it costed me 130$! Try online pharmacies though, they are cheaper.

If benzoyl peroxide hasn't worked for you or you have gotten resistant to it, defiantly try differin. I have been getting moderate-severe acne since i ve been 8 years old and for it to clear my face so well now at 18 years old is amazing.
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February 21, 2007

Pros:

Gets rid of blackheads, and bumps under the skin.

Cons:

caused slight redness

I find it a great cream, it has gotten rid of blackheads and my skin looks much clearer. It is worth buying.
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