# Differin skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/differin The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France. Differin is a French skincare brand founded in 1995 and owned by Galderma Group AG. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galderma) [galderma.com](https://www.galderma.com/glance) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/how-differin-is-gaming-its-way-into-teen-skincare-routines) Differin is deeply loved for its thoughtful formulations, including targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and clarifying cleansers. Its products suit oily, acne-prone, and maturing skin best because of these specialized formulas. For acne-prone skin, the standout choice is the Dark Spot Correcting Serum; for skin with dark spots, it is the Daily Deep Cleanser; and for mature skin, it is the Gel. Together, these thoughtful offerings provide a calm, steady foundation for everyday skin health. This page covers some of the most popular Differin products; for the whole Differin range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgeccd03b8ee). ### Other Differin products #### Other products - [Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/differin/gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit - [Dark Spot Correcting Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/differin/dark-spot-correcting-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit - [Daily Deep Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/differin/daily-deep-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit ## People Say ★4.5 Overall rating based on 66.6k+ reviews Reviewers most often praise Differin for clearing breakouts, fading hyperpigmentation, and being gentle on skin. The most common complaints are initial dryness and slow results. Sources: lovi.care, amazon.com, walmart.com, target.com, ulta.com, drugs.com, and more ## Questions and answers ### Is Differin worth it? Differin is worth it because the Differin-focused routine rates Superior for acne-prone, oily, sensitive, and combination skin. Lovi rates the routine Superior for dry skin as well, though the products on the page feature individual fits ranging from High to Caution for dry skin types. ### What are Differin's best products? Differin does not have a single best product overall, because Lovi rates different formulas highest depending on your skin type. For example, Gel is rated High for oily acne-prone skin, while Dark Spot Correcting [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) is rated High for sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. ### Which Differin cleanser is best for oily skin? Daily Deep Cleanser is the best Differin cleanser for oily skin, rating Average. ### Does Differin cause breakouts? Differin is unlikely to cause breakouts because its targeted formulas help clear clogged pores and calm angry blemishes. The Differin products on this page are fragrance-free. [The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/) ### Is Differin fragrance-free? Yes, every product among the Differin products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep skin calm without added scents. ### What are the key ingredients in Differin products? Differin products feature key ingredients such as [adapalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/adapalene), [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide), [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/niacinamide), and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/glycerin). Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide help clear breakouts, while niacinamide and glycerin help soothe and hydrate the skin. The Differin products on this page are also fragrance-free. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/) [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) ### How do I build a Differin skincare routine? To build a Differin routine, start with a gentle cleanser like Daily Deep Cleanser to wash away dirt and oil. Follow with Gel to help keep breakouts at bay or Dark Spot Correcting Serum to even out skin tone. Lovi rates the Differin-focused routine Superior for oily, dry, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Differin? La Roche-Posay is a good alternative to Differin, as Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Other similar brands with pages on Lovi include Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. ### Differin vs La Roche-Posay: which is better? Differin and La Roche-Posay tie with Superior fit levels for sensitive, acne-prone, and combination skin. Differin also rates Superior for dry and oily skin. ### Who owns Differin, and where is it from? Differin is a French brand founded in 1995, owned by Galderma Group AG. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galderma) [galderma.com](https://www.galderma.com/glance) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/how-differin-is-gaming-its-way-into-teen-skincare-routines) ### Is Differin cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Differin as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Differin's key ingredients - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Topical benzoyl peroxide for acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) Benzoyl peroxide · The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020 - [Prevention and Reduction of Atrophic Acne Scars with Adapalene 0.3%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel in Subjects with Moderate or Severe Facial Acne: Results of a 6-Month Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial Using Intra-Individual Comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/) Adapalene retinoid, Adapalene · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018 - [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Benzoyl peroxide treatment decreases Cutibacterium acnes in shoulder surgery, from skin incision until wound closure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33545336/) Benzoyl peroxide · Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34674160/) Adapalene retinoid, Adapalene, Benzoyl peroxide · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2022 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 - [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Adapalene retinoid, Adapalene · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022 - [Semi-Solid Dosage Forms Containing Pranoprofen-Loaded NLC as Topical Therapy for Local Inflammation: In Vitro, Ex Vivo and In Vivo Evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37367119/) Carbomer 940 · Gels, 2023 - [Clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1% gel for moderate-to-severe acne: Efficacy and safety results from two randomized phase 3 trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37656094/) Adapalene retinoid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023 - [Efficacy and safety of microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and microencapsulated tretinoin for the treatment of acne vulgaris: Results from two phase 3 double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37356627/) Benzoyl peroxide · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023 - [Assessment of Combined Ascorbyl Palmitate (AP) and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) on Facial Skin Sebum Control in Female Healthy Volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27756097/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Drug Research, 2017 - [Modulation of skin pigmentation by the tetrapeptide PKEK: in vitro and in vivo evidence for skin whitening effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22142309/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Experimental Dermatology, 2012 - [Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25362595/) Hippophae rhamnoides oil · Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014 - [Hydroxyethyl cellulose as carbohydrate polymer scaffold for surfactant-free serums with enhanced hydration and structural stability](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42214523/) Hydroxyethylcellulose · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026 ## Similar brands - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/la-roche-posay) - 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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