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.

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The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

1% Acne Treatment

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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.

adapalene 0.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-aging

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.

adapalene 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Evens skin tone

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.

adapalene 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

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adapalene 0.1%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Oiliness, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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

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adapalene 0.1%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Oiliness, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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

propylene glycol 1.6% - 2.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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adapalene 0.1%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Oiliness, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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

carbomer 24% - 35%

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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

disodium edta 0.5% - 1%

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Stabilizes the product formulation

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Adapalene, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene glycol, Water, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrochloric acid

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Anti-blemish

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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