PanOxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Cream 4% vs Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%

PanOxyl

Differin

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

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

Acne treatment

21 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

Adapalene1
A third-generation retinoid, sold over the counter for acne.
Adapalene

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Benzoyl Peroxide

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

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid

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Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Carbomer (in both products)
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
0 / 1
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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