Differin
Acne Clearing Body WashA body wash built around AHA and Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and soothing irritation.
A body wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Colloidal oatmeal3
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Benefits
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Citric Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glycine Soja Oil, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Benzoate (in both products)
Preservative
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Antistatic, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Guar gum, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride →Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Tetrasodium EDTA →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
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