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Epiduo

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

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What's inside

Ingredients List

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Adapalene
Acne Fighting
Smoothing

Benzoyl PeroxideOxidising

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Benzoyl peroxide
Acne Fighting

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerEmulsion Stabilising

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Diethylhexyl Sodium SulfosuccinateCleansing

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Disodium EDTAChelating

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GlycerinHumectant

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Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

IsohexadecaneEmollient

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Poloxamer 124Cleansing

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Polysorbate 80Cleansing

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

Propylene GlycolHumectant

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Key Ingredients

Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 80
Adapalene1
A third-generation retinoid, sold over the counter for acne.
Adapalene
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Adapalene, Isohexadecane
Acne Fighting2
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Adapalene, Benzoyl Peroxide
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Oleate

Ingredients Explained

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Adapalene
Adapalene is adapalene.
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Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
Benzoyl Peroxide is benzoyl peroxide.
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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
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Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Hydrotrope
Docusate sodium
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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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.
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Isohexadecane
Emollient, Solvent
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
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Poloxamer 124
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (11;21)
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Polysorbate 80
Denaturant, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80 isn't fungal acne safe.
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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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Dupes

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