Proactiv Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
Works for
Anti-blemishAdapaleneWorks well
“ProactivMD® Adapalene Gel 0.1% is a prescription-strength retinoid formulated to treat stubborn breakouts and the redness and inflammation from your acne.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: adapalene. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneAdapaleneWorks well
“Restores even skin tone and texture by clearing breakouts”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: adapalene.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · AdapaleneWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adapalene.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AdapaleneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Adapalene0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A retinoid that is effective against acne and keratosis pilaris. It can also help reduce signs of aging (fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity) and can improve skin tone
More about AdapaleneCarbomer~24–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Poloxamer 182~2.2–3.4%
Propylene glycol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolWater~0.5–1.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Hydrochloric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Adapalene, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene glycol, Water, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrochloric acid
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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.
| ProactivAdapalene Gel 0.1% Acne TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | DifferinAdapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid Acne Treatment | AcneFree Dermatology Inspired CareAdapalene Gel USP | |
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| Match | — | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Price | $36.00 | $12.97−$23.03 | $29.98−$6.02 | $11.99−$24.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Proactiv - Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): adapalene 0.10% (declared). Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
Price
The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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