Differin
EpiduoAn acne treatment built around Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide, for barrier repair and hydration.
An acne treatment built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 31.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Isohexadecane, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Linoleic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Ceteareth-20, Linoleic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
- Adapalene
- Acne Fighting
- Smoothing
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Isohexadecane (in both products)
Emollient
Cleansing
Polysorbate 80 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- 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.
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide
Learn more about Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →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 →Isohexadecane
Emollient, Solvent
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
Learn more about Isohexadecane →Polysorbate 80
Denaturant, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80 →
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