Acne Clearing Body
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Differin

Acne Clearing Body

Retin-A

Retin-A Micro Gel Microsphere 0.06%

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

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

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
8 ingredients
11 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

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  • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1

    Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

    Hamamelis Virginiana Water

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

Benefits

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Concerns

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  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Salicylic Acid

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Alcohol

    Fragrance

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    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Glycolic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • AHA
    • Glycolic acid
    • Anti-Aging
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Hamamelis Virginiana Water

    Skin Conditioning

    • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
    • Oil Control

  • Polysorbate 20

    Cleansing

    0 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Ammonia

    Buffering

  • Disodium EDTA (in both products)

    Chelating

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

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