Differin Daily Deep Cleanser BPO 5%

Differin Daily Deep Cleanser BPO 5%

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium·100% recommend (2 reviews)

Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Daily Deep Cleanser BPO 5%”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~9.6–14.4%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~2.2–3.2%
Anti-blemish
Benzoyl peroxide
Works well
What the product description says
“Looking for a acne cleanser that offers a deeper cleaning?”
Source: Ulta

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Benzoyl peroxideHeroEffect: HighA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating~23–35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Benzoyl peroxide
Medium risk
We flagged 2 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzoyl peroxideA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritatingHigh~23–35%est.
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~2.2–3.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
100%·yes

2 of 2 community members would buy it again.

100% would0% wouldn't
  • SusieQue· Jul 2025Recommends

    Nice wash for acne prevention. Don’t wash your eyes with it, though.

What reviewers noticed
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Ingredients

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Benzoyl peroxide~23–35%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

More about Benzoyl peroxide
Carbomer~9.6–14.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

More about Carbomer
Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

More about Glycerin
Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~2.2–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Sodium hydroxide~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

More about Sodium hydroxide
Water~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Ingredient list view

Benzoyl peroxide, Carbomer, Glycerin, Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium hydroxide, Water

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Amazon USPrice as of 11/13 12:19 GMT
$7.89
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Target4 fl oz
$12.49
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Walgreens4 fl oz
$12.99
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Worth comparing, line by line.

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
DifferinDaily Deep Cleanser BPO 5%YOUR PRODUCTReplenixAcne Solutions Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash 5%CeraVeAcne Foaming Cream CleanserDr. Bailey Skin CareFoaming Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Cleanser
Match—61%59%56%
Price$12.99—$13.62+$0.63—
Shared key ingredients—3 of 44 of 43 of 4
Key difference—Stearic AcidNiacinamideStearic Acid
Irritancy Medium Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

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