Adapalene
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
- Oiliness
Irritancy risk
3
HighA 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
Where this fits
Products with Adapalene
Neutrogena0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatmentadapalene
Anti-blemish Evens skin tone +1
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Skin Functional1.5% Retinoid Complexadapalenehydroxypinacolone retinoateniacinamide +12 actives
Exfoliation Moisturizing +4
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Paula's choiceTraitement Rétinaldéhyde Duoretinaladapaleneglycerin +9 actives
Anti-blemish Anti-aging +2
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SonaAdapalene 0.1 creamadapalenecyclomethiconeglycerin +1 actives
Anti-blemish Evens skin tone +3
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La Roche-PosayEffaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid Acne Treatmentadapalene
Anti-blemish Anti-aging +1
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Similar ingredients
Anti-aging
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinGlycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidHeptapeptide-15 PalmitateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinklesPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Anti-blemish
Salicylic AcidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)NiacinamideIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moistureEthyl LinoleateHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lackingChitosanInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin