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product_id: 101984272
title: "Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment"
brand: "differin"
price: "€ 31.06"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Differin"
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# Up to 87% acne reduction in 12 weeks 0.1% Adapalene Rx-strength retinoid Oil-free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

**Brand:** differin
**Price:** € 31.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Clear skin, no compromises — your glow-up starts here!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment by differin
- **How much does it cost?** € 31.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/101984272-differin-adapalene-gel-0-1-acne-treatment)

## Best For

- differin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted differin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Deep Pore Power:** Targets acne at the root for lasting clarity
- • **Gentle Yet Potent:** Rx-strength adapalene with superior skin tolerability
- • **Clean & Clear Formula:** Water-based, oil-free, fragrance-free for sensitive skin
- • **Maskne’s Worst Enemy:** Effectively treats acne caused by face masks
- • **Clinically Proven Results:** Up to 87% fewer breakouts in just 12 weeks

## Overview

Differin Gel is a dermatologist-recommended, over-the-counter acne treatment featuring 0.1% adapalene, a prescription-strength retinoid that penetrates deep into pores to clear and prevent acne. Clinically proven to reduce breakouts by up to 87% in 12 weeks, its gentle, oil-free, fragrance-free formula is ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin, including mask-related acne. Consistent use restores skin texture and tone, making it a must-have for anyone serious about clear, healthy skin.

## Description

Differin Gel Acne Treatment contains adapalene, an Rx-strength acne-fighting retinoid that helps clear breakouts where they start (works deep into pores in 5 minutes), helps prevents new acne from forming, and as a result, can restore skin's overall tone and texture. Adapalene is the first over-the-counter active ingredient for acne in more than 30 years. It clears acne with the power of an Rx without the prescription, prevents breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads, blemishes and clogged pores, and can be used to effectively treat acne, or maskne, caused by wearing face masks or facial coverings. When used as directed, you could start to see results in as little as 1 week, and when used every single day, Differin Gel can help reduce up to 87% of acne in just 12 weeks (Cunliffe et al 1998, Galderma Laboratories).

Review: Great product!! But there are side effects you should prepare for. - This is a great product! But there is a side effect you should make sure you're ready for. I'm almost 26yrs old & I've been struggling with acne since I was a teen. I had been using Aveeno Clear Complection face wash for years & it usually kept it under control. The past few months my skin just kept getting worse & worse (no change to my diet, skin products, etc.) & no idea what caused my skin to have such horrible breakouts. I decided to look into Proactiv to help. I know a few people who have been on it & half loved it & half hated it. But all of them hated the price & how difficult it was to unsubscribe. That made me not want to get Proactiv. I did more research & found this product, Differin. It has the exact same amount of Adapalene Gel .1% as the ProactivMD Acne Treatment gel. It's basically the same product, they just charge you 2x or 3x the cost for it, depending on the size you order. With that in mind, I order the Differin gel & Differin Gentle Cleanser. Now I did read the reviews on the Differin gel. I knew it would cause dry skin. But I didn't worry about it because I knew I had a pretty good moisturizer (Bio Oil is not meant to be used as a moisturizer but I accidently discovered it makes an awesome one) that I've been using for at least a year. However, when I started using the Differin products, my beloved moisturizer did Not stand a chance. I switched to an Aveeno face moisturizer & Nope, that didn't work either. My skin felt Raw. It was so dry, it started to peel which then made my skin feel raw, itchy & so red. I started shopping around buying different face moisturizers & every one I used made my skin feel like it was set on fire. It burned. I guess because it was raw, I'm not sure. I didn't want to stop using the Differin product because I had read in other reviews that the dryness & peeling was normal & a good sign that the product is working (hard to believe, I know), all I had to do was use a good moisturizer. So I did some more research for what I could use for very dry & itchy skin. A few websites suggested a number of things that I already wasted money on except petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline). I know... Vaseline? On my face? It's really thick, won't it clog my pores? I had given just about everything else a try & my skin was screaming for relief. A website said the thickness of it helps prevent waterloss in the skin. So I decided to give it a try. Oh my goodness.... It worked!! After a couple of days the dryness, peeling, & itchiness was almost completely gone. After a little over a week, no more redness, no more rawness & no more anything. Well I still had acne, lol. The greasy texture takes some getting use to. I apply small dabs & rub it in, leaving a thin layer to soak in. Okay, I found an excellent moisturizer to combat the drying side effect of the Differin products. Since I've been using all three; Differin gel, Differin Gentle Cleanser, & Vaseline. My skin is looking Amazing. I started using the gel daily but it was/is too much for my skin. So instead I use it every other day but I use the cleanser & moisturize daily & nightly. You will go through a "purge" phase. This is normal for most acne products, even Proactiv. So don't be scared away when this happens. Think of it like it's digging out all of the built up junk that's been lying under your skin, waiting to pop up at the most inconvenient time like a date or job interview. For me, it's been about a month. I battled the dry skin side effect & patiently waited out the purge phase & now my skin is truly looking amazing & so much better. I still have acne but only about 50% of what I had when I started. Your skin might take longer or less time to purge before clearing up. Just be consistent. Be patient. Don't chicken out. And be realistic, this is not a one week or one month cure. It'll take time & you'll have to continue using it even when you're acne is gone. Or else it'll come back. So you might as well buy the 2 large bottles. I've already order again & plan on using these products long term. My advice.... Buy this product!! You won't regret it. Just make sure you have a really good moisturizer. I would add a photo of my skin now but it wouldn't mean much because there's no before photo so you would have no idea of how bad my acne was when I started. Just know, I'm very impressed after one month.
Review: works for acne - This is the BEST for acne flare ups!! It's amazing how fast it works! I would highly recommend for teens with acne and it is a good price.

## Features

- TARGETS ACNE: Clears breakouts where they start (Deep in pores) and prevents new acne from forming, which ultimately restores skin's texture and tone
- CLEARS, TREATS & PREVENTS: Differin works differently than other Acne treatments by normalizing skin cell turnover and effectively targets two primary causes of Acne, clogged pores and inflammation
- RX STRENGTH ACNE RETINOID: Adapalene was created for superior tolerability compared to other prescription retinoid products not containing Adapalene; It is suitable for use as part of your morning or evening regimen
- DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED: Water based formula, oil free, alcohol free, fragrance free, non comedogenic; Helps reduce the risk of scarring and Hyperpigmentation by treating Acne
- REAL RESULTS: In a clinical study, Differin gel provided up to 87 percent reduction in acne breakouts after 12 weeks, which will continue to improve with further use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07L1PHSY9 |
| Active Ingredients | Adapalene 0.1% |
| Best Sellers Rank | #209 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #2 in Facial Skin Care Sets & Kits |
| Brand | Differin |
| Brand Name | Differin |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 71,487 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00302994920303 |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Item Type Name | Retinoid |
| Item Volume | 0.5 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 1.25 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Galderma Laboratories, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 302994910151 |
| Material Features | Fragrance Free |
| Model Number | 0299.492030 |
| Product Benefits | Anti-Acne |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Size | 30 Day Supply (15g) |
| Skin Type | Acne Prone, Sensitive |
| Special Ingredients | adapalene 0.1% (retinoid) |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| UPC | 302994920303 302994910151 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Differin
- **Item Form:** Gel
- **Product Benefits:** Anti-Acne
- **Scent:** Unscented
- **Skin Type:** Acne Prone, Sensitive

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How long does it take to see results when using Differin Gel?**
A: Differin Gel is formulated with Adapalene Retinoid, which works deep into pores in 5 minutes. When consistently applied to the full face, you may start to see results in as little as 1 week with best results after 12 weeks.

**Q: Can I use Differin Gel if I have sensitive skin?**
A: Differin Gel includes Adapalene an ingredient shown to have improved tolerability resulting in less redness and skin irritation. Apply once daily to dry skin after cleansing. Stop use and consult a dermatologist if irritation becomes severe.

**Q: How often should I apply Differin Gel each day?**
A: Use once daily (AM or PM). Clean skin gently and pat dry before applying. Cover the entire face with a thin layer. Do not use more than once a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results and may worsen skin irritation.

**Q: Can I use moisturizer with Differin Gel?**
A: Moisturizing is essential in supporting the skin barrier when using Differin Gel and can help to combat excessive dryness or irritation. Apply Differin Gel to clean, dry skin then follow with non-comedogenic moisturizer and SPF in the AM.

**Q: Does Differin Gel cause purging or make acne worse before it gets better?**
A: Acne may appear to worsen within the first few weeks of use as Differin Gel accelerates skin cell turnover. Continue treatment as directed; symptoms should subside between weeks 2-4. If severe irritation occurs stop use and consult dermatologist.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product!! But there are side effects you should prepare for.
*by P***2 on February 23, 2018*

This is a great product! But there is a side effect you should make sure you're ready for. I'm almost 26yrs old & I've been struggling with acne since I was a teen. I had been using Aveeno Clear Complection face wash for years & it usually kept it under control. The past few months my skin just kept getting worse & worse (no change to my diet, skin products, etc.) & no idea what caused my skin to have such horrible breakouts. I decided to look into Proactiv to help. I know a few people who have been on it & half loved it & half hated it. But all of them hated the price & how difficult it was to unsubscribe. That made me not want to get Proactiv. I did more research & found this product, Differin. It has the exact same amount of Adapalene Gel .1% as the ProactivMD Acne Treatment gel. It's basically the same product, they just charge you 2x or 3x the cost for it, depending on the size you order. With that in mind, I order the Differin gel & Differin Gentle Cleanser. Now I did read the reviews on the Differin gel. I knew it would cause dry skin. But I didn't worry about it because I knew I had a pretty good moisturizer (Bio Oil is not meant to be used as a moisturizer but I accidently discovered it makes an awesome one) that I've been using for at least a year. However, when I started using the Differin products, my beloved moisturizer did Not stand a chance. I switched to an Aveeno face moisturizer & Nope, that didn't work either. My skin felt Raw. It was so dry, it started to peel which then made my skin feel raw, itchy & so red. I started shopping around buying different face moisturizers & every one I used made my skin feel like it was set on fire. It burned. I guess because it was raw, I'm not sure. I didn't want to stop using the Differin product because I had read in other reviews that the dryness & peeling was normal & a good sign that the product is working (hard to believe, I know), all I had to do was use a good moisturizer. So I did some more research for what I could use for very dry & itchy skin. A few websites suggested a number of things that I already wasted money on except petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline). I know... Vaseline? On my face? It's really thick, won't it clog my pores? I had given just about everything else a try & my skin was screaming for relief. A website said the thickness of it helps prevent waterloss in the skin. So I decided to give it a try. Oh my goodness.... It worked!! After a couple of days the dryness, peeling, & itchiness was almost completely gone. After a little over a week, no more redness, no more rawness & no more anything. Well I still had acne, lol. The greasy texture takes some getting use to. I apply small dabs & rub it in, leaving a thin layer to soak in. Okay, I found an excellent moisturizer to combat the drying side effect of the Differin products. Since I've been using all three; Differin gel, Differin Gentle Cleanser, & Vaseline. My skin is looking Amazing. I started using the gel daily but it was/is too much for my skin. So instead I use it every other day but I use the cleanser & moisturize daily & nightly. You will go through a "purge" phase. This is normal for most acne products, even Proactiv. So don't be scared away when this happens. Think of it like it's digging out all of the built up junk that's been lying under your skin, waiting to pop up at the most inconvenient time like a date or job interview. For me, it's been about a month. I battled the dry skin side effect & patiently waited out the purge phase & now my skin is truly looking amazing & so much better. I still have acne but only about 50% of what I had when I started. Your skin might take longer or less time to purge before clearing up. Just be consistent. Be patient. Don't chicken out. And be realistic, this is not a one week or one month cure. It'll take time & you'll have to continue using it even when you're acne is gone. Or else it'll come back. So you might as well buy the 2 large bottles. I've already order again & plan on using these products long term. My advice.... Buy this product!! You won't regret it. Just make sure you have a really good moisturizer. I would add a photo of my skin now but it wouldn't mean much because there's no before photo so you would have no idea of how bad my acne was when I started. Just know, I'm very impressed after one month.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ works for acne
*by A***R on July 17, 2026*

This is the BEST for acne flare ups!! It's amazing how fast it works! I would highly recommend for teens with acne and it is a good price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The only thing that has cleared my adult cystic acne
*by L***6 on March 29, 2018*

If you don't read any further in my review, please know this: IT GETS A LOT WORSE before it GETS MUCH BETTER. HANG IN THERE. I'm posting this in hopes this helps someone. First, some history: I've struggled with moderate acne from my teenage to adult years. In my early and mid 30s, my acne has turned into painful cysts that predominantly cover my cheeks, jawline and neck. I also have breakouts on my shoulders, back and chest, though they aren't anything like my face. The areas I break out in would lead me to believe it's hormonal. Since I've also had hair loss and have had cysts on my ovaries, there was a thought it was PCOS, but dozens of blood tests and expensive doctor visits later, that was ruled out. I spend COUNTLESS, and I mean COUNTLESS hours researching about acne. It's ruined my self-esteem and confidence, I never feel attractive, and I even have trouble looking at people sometimes. My skin is PAINFUL due to the deep cysts and inflammation. So much so, some days I just wanted to cut my skin off. It's been hard not to pick, but of course even if I don't, my skin is left with red marks that are just has hard to cover up as the inflamed bumps. I've tried EVERYTHING over the years. You name it, I've tried it, and that includes Acutane (but I wouldn't stay on it due to concerns over liver damage). The only thing I haven't tried that I heard could work is Spirnolactane. I was actually prescribed it but decided not to take it, again, over concerns about what it would due to my health. I don't even know how many dermatologist, primary care and OB/GYN appts I've had to discuss the matter. One derm went so far as to tell me, "If you still have acne at this age, you'll always have acne." In other words, I'm hopeless. I hated that guy. That was told to me when I was around 22 and I've never forgotten it 13 years later. Recently, I moved to a new town and got a facial. The woman that was treating me suggested Differin Gel. She mentioned she'd seen some success with it and that it was a fairly new OTC product. I figured, what in the heck do I have to lose. Desperate, I ordered it from Amazon. And after using it for the first time, I BROKE OUT EVERYWHERE, particularly my forehead. It was AWFUL. My only patch of clear skin was now what seemed to be infinite whiteheads. Every pore was a whitehead. It was awwwwwful!!! I immediately quit the product, and was so angry that another thing failed me. It took WEEKS for the whitehead breakout to clear up. While I waited, I kept researching it. I don't know why. And I read how people talked about it "purging" the skin so people get a bad initial breakout. Ok. Well, I don't know if it was out of frustration or a little nagging gut feeling, I decided to try it again. AND MY SKIN GOT SO RED AND DRY AND BURNED SO BADLY. I mean, excruciatingly painful. And it turns out that's just because I was coating on a thick layer of it all over my skin. How embarrassing showing up for work and my whole face is just red and massive FLAKES. But after all that flaking and peeling, and using non-stop aloe on it (also borrowed my husband's thick Aveeno Eczema lotion... it seems to really work!), I had.... clear skin. I can't believe I'm typing this. It's been weeks, and my skin has cleared up 98% (I did have a couple neck and jawling cysts this period cycle, though - but they're not as hidden under the surface as they used to be). My skin doesn't get nearly as oily (overcompensating for the dryness of Differin) or as flaky (because I'm using a little bit for the whole face with a little more added onto my problem areas). It seems to have finally balanced out. I really just can't believe it, and I am so unbelievably happy and feeling so much more confident than I have in a long time. I truly hope this helps someone. Shoot me a question on here if you have one and I'll be happy to answer. For the record, after a ton of my own research, I believe I have a sensitivity to DHT. My blood test DHT levels are normal, but as I understand it, sensitivity to DHT cannot be measured, and I believe that may explain my female hair loss and cystic acne. I recently purchased Saw Palmetto Extract to see if that can help -- though it made me feel very faint so I stopped after a third day.

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