Adapalene Gel 0.1%
Retin-A Micro Gel Microsphere 0.04%

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

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

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
8 ingredients
10 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Adapalene1

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

    Adapalene

  • Tretinoin1

    Prescription all-trans retinoic acid.

    Tretinoin

Benefits

  • 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

Concerns

No concerns found

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Triethanolamine

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Triethanolamine

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Benzyl Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Benzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients Explained

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  • Carbomer

    Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling

    2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

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  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating, Viscosity Controlling

    Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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  • Propylene Glycol

    Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula

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  • Water

    Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

    Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

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