Adapalene (Non-prescription)

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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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Oliver W.1

September 24, 2009

Pros:

Less acne in the first 2 days! This is defenitely better than anything I've tried. (Struggling with acne for 4 yrs.) Have been prescribed tretinion(RetinA), minocycline, doxycycline, enzyme chemical exfoliants, scrubs, salycylic, ect. This works!

Cons:

My severely oily skin is slightly dry. Using an oil-free moisturizer takes that away. Expensive w out prescription insurance.

I have spent thousands on derm and prescription dead ends. This product (differin gel) used with .5 benzyl peroxide (benzak) is the only treatment plan that is successful. Please try this if you're looking for a solution desperately! (as I was) My acne was SEVERE! Cysts, papules, pustules, redness, pain!! Be patient when first starting..... If it doesn't start working immediately like it did for me!!!!

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September 22, 2009

Pros:

Wored well

Cons:

Not strong enough-

It worked. Then my mom took me to the derm. and all hell broke out. I was on differin and minocycline. My skin was looking great. They've put me on dozens of different things since and now if I went back, it wouldn't be strong enough.

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Amy

August 31, 2009

Pros:

- Cleared up my acne in 2 months, after having had persistent acne for 10 years
- Made the texture of my skin nice and smooth
- Easy to use cause its not a spot treatment

Cons:

I really thought about cons and I honestly can't think of any. My skin has been a bit more oily but I think that is because of the cetaphil/clindamycin lotion I have been using as well.

Worked well for me, although I can see a lot of people have had problems with dryness and redness and the product not working so I guess I am the exception to the case. I'd had acne for about 10 years, mainly due to PCOS, that was unrelenting and never cleared up in that time. I tried pretty much everything and this is the only thing that has worked.

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itzell

August 21, 2009

Pros:

it works

Cons:

it makes your skin dry

for me it did work because i use to have bad acne neer my cheeks and when i started using differin it made my acne worse but less than a month it started to clear up.. just read the instructions and it will work wonderfull for you =]

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Katie

August 18, 2009

Pros:

Helps prevents breakouts, lightly exfoliates, lessens severity of acne over time, helps prevent fine lines,

Cons:

A tad expensive if you have no insurance and a wee bit of redness when first applied

Jess and Brandon, with retinoids like Adapalene, things are going to get worse before they get better. Peeling, redness and more acne are common in the first 1-6 weeks of use. DON'T stop using it. These effects prove the medicine is working. Over time, the peeling and redness should fade along with the breakouts. The only time you should stop is if it burns a lot or you start swelling. You need to be using SPF DAILY. Your doctor should have discussed with you these side affects and when you should see them before prescribing this medicine to you. I've been using this medicine since I was 15 (I'm 20) and I've seen remarkable results. I use the lowest dose and have seen fewer breakouts than I did when I was on any other acne medication. I do have a wee bit of redness when first applying this medicine but it fades in about two minutes. This medicine has saved my skin from my family's hereditary severe acne problems. I have very mild acne now. Initial breakout was awful but be pati

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Nora Clark9

August 13, 2009

Pros:

It works really, well, the gel consistency works and it's like you have nothing on your face (creams are really noticable) I didn't pay for it, my doctor rec. for me and i love it:)

Cons:

a little dryness, and that's about it.

it's really working for me so far, i've been using it for about 2 months and i see results. The product is supposed to be applied on at night before retiring as the instructions say so I have no problem going outside with it on because haha the sun's not out. and i've never had redness but that's because i applied a pea size amount (as the instructions said:) READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE APPLYING;)

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Katie

August 6, 2009

Pros:

-WORKS FAST
-reduces pores
-reduces scarring

Cons:

None.

I am sorry that this product didn't work for some people, but Differin was a mircale for me. I had had acne for over a decade. I am 22 and while I had managed to control my acne for short stretches I had never been totally clear. I was ready to take Accutane, but I was about to start a new job and didn't want to wait around for the moronic iPledge program. As a last ditch effort, my dermotologist prescribe .03% Differin gel and Duac. I used the Duac in the morning and the Differin at night, just a very thin layer followed by Cetaphil moisturizer once it dried and my skin began to feel a bit tight. Within 3 days my skin was clearer than it had been in 10 years. I feel better than I ever have. Use this product AS DIRECTED (sparingly, at night, wear sunscreen, wash your face when you wake up) and hopefully it will work for you like it did for me.

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Mason Brown

July 31, 2009

Pros:

It cleared my skin *really* well! I haven't noticed any minor/major side effects.

Cons:

I broke out a bit more in the beginning, but that was expected and it didn't last too long. Also, I use this at night, and in the morning, my face is oily. No big deal though 'cause I wash it when I get up.

Although I still have some pimples on my face, it's nothing compared to what it used to be. So far, I've been using it for about 2 months and I plan to continue for a while. I would have described my acne as being between moderate and moderately severe, if that makes sense? Right now, I'm happy to say that it's light! My advice is to stick with it, even if you break out even more while using it. The final result will be amazing!

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satisfied!

June 17, 2009

Pros:

This product is awesome... had been trying various products for the past eight years and my acne just didn't settle...But after using this product for the past three months my skin has cleared ur tremendously! I recommend it to everyone.

Cons:

Makes skin dry, but its not anything a moisturizer cant fix!

Use it!

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Harmon

June 15, 2009

Pros:

*Reduced Zits in no time
*Minimal Redness/No redness
*Very minimal Peeling

Cons:

None

Been there done that, Been to several dermatologist already. Beenn prescribed Retin A, Doxy,Mino,Clindamycin, Duac,Erythromycin name it ive tried it all except for accutane. After graduating from college i felt so upset that i am still getting zits/acne all over my face, i remember two years ago one of my derm told me to try Differin but i did not even consider buying it, i thought it was the same as retin a unfortunately Retin a didnt work out for me. I was surfin the net ,then i tried looking for what to do with my persistent zits..Fortunately i found out again about Differin thingy. then tried it been on it for a week! so far so good, i only have like 2 zits and it is almost unoticeable. Right now im dealing with the scars that my previous regimens left me. Too bad i didnt believed in my derm when she told me to try differin..

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