No product image
Adapalene Gel 0.3%

Encube

Tretinoin Gel USP 0.025%

Differin

Adapalene Gel 0.3%

An acne treatment built around Tretinoin, for anti-aging and smoothing.

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

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
5 ingredients
9 ingredients

Brand price

Not recorded

Brand price

Not recorded

No retailer listed yet
No retailer listed yet
Brand from United States
Brand country not recorded
No product image

At a Glance

They come out differently on Alcohol-free and Paraben-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

No product image

Key Ingredients

  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

  • Adapalene1

    A third-generation retinoid, sold over the counter for acne.

    Adapalene

No product image

Benefits

  • Anti-Aging1

    Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

    Tretinoin

  • Smoothing1

    Refines rough or uneven texture.

    Tretinoin

  • Dark Spots1

    Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

    Tretinoin

  • Acne Fighting1

    Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

    Tretinoin

  • Hydrating1

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Propylene Glycol

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Propylene Glycol

  • Smoothing1

    Refines rough or uneven texture.

    Adapalene

  • Acne Fighting1

    Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

    Adapalene

No product image

Concerns

  • 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

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol

No concerns found

No product image

Ingredients Side-by-side

Show highlights for:

  • Tretinoin

    • Tretinoin
    • Acne Fighting
    • Anti-Aging
    • Dark Spots
    • Smoothing

  • BHT

    Antioxidant

  • Alcohol

    Fragrance

    0 / —

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

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Hydroxypropylcellulose

    Emulsifying

    1 / 0

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 →

Similar Comparisons

Each product against its closest dupes.