Differin skincare
Differin is a French skincare brand founded in 1995 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
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Differin is deeply loved for its thoughtful formulations, including targeted serums 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.
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People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 66.6k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Differin for clearing breakouts, fading hyperpigmentation, and being gentle on skin. The most common complaints are initial dryness and slow results.
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Questions and answers
Is Differin worth it?
Differin is worth it for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. Lovi rates dry skin as Superior for the Differin-focused routine as well. The Differin products on this page list no fragrance.
What are Differin's best products?
Differin's best products depend on your skin type, with the Gel rating High for oily acne-prone skin and the Dark Spot Correcting Serum rating High for sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. Lovi rates the Differin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Which Differin cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Daily Deep Cleanser is the only cleanser on this page for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average.
Does Differin cause breakouts?
Differin helps clear breakouts because its gel contains adapalene, a retinoid that targets acne. Clinical studies show that adapalene helps treat acne and prevents scars.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2022
Is Differin fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Differin products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Differin products?
Differin products feature key ingredients such as adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, niacinamide, and glycerin, which target breakouts and help keep skin calm. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide help clear pores and reduce blemishes, while niacinamide and glycerin help improve skin tone and hydration.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
How do I build a Differin skincare routine?
To build a Differin routine, start with the Daily Deep Cleanser to wash the face, and follow with either the Gel or the Dark Spot Correcting Serum depending on your skin goals. Lovi rates Differin-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
Where can I buy Differin, and how much does it cost?
Differin is available at stores in Ireland, with prices on this page ranging from €76.89 to €76.89.
What are good alternatives to Differin?
La Roche-Posay is a good alternative to Differin, as Lovi rates both brands Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. La Roche-Posay also matches Differin with a Superior fit for combination skin and a High fit for oily skin.
Differin vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
Differin rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, performing similarly to La Roche-Posay across these types. Lovi rates the Differin-focused routine Superior for all five skin types.
Who owns Differin, and where is it from?
Differin is a French brand founded in 1995, owned by Galderma Group AG.
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
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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