Differin 10% BPO Acne Treatment vs Encube Tretinoin Cream USP 0.025%

Differin

Encube

An acne treatment built around Benzoyl peroxide, for hydration and barrier repair.

An acne treatment built around Tretinoin, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Acne treatment

11 ingredients

9 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Stearyl Alcohol
Tretinoin1
Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.
Tretinoin

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Tretinoin
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Isopropyl Myristate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tretinoin

No concerns found

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-40 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Isopropyl Myristate, Stearyl Alcohol

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Tretinoin
- Tretinoin
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Smoothing
BHT
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-40 Stearate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

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
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