Cleanse
Cleanse with Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser for a minimum of 30 seconds to help dissolve surface oil & impurities. Pat dry with a towel.
Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Support your acne routine & protect skin from the sun without clogging pores.
This lightweight, non-greasy, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic & fragrance-free moisturizer with SPF 30 is an integral step to your daily acne care routine. Formulated with Oleosome technology with a low concentration of sunscreen filters for minimal irritation this moisturizer helps to provide significant hydration & soothes drying effects commonly associated with acne treatments.
How to Use in a Routine
Moisturizers are an integral step to a daily skincare routine & are essential when applying acne treatments that may dry or irritate the skin. Moisturizers can be applied daily AM/PM & be sure to follow up with SPF in the morning to protect skin from the sun.
Treat
Apply acne-fighting acne treatments like Differin Gel or Differin Epiduo once daily to effectively treat and help prevent new acne from forming.
Moisturize
Follow with the Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen in the AM to help support the skin barrier. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply at least every two hours.
OPTIONAL STEP
Patch
Apply Differin Fast Fix Patches to emerging pimples or Differin Skin Restore Patches to white head or gunk-filled pimples as needed to help spot treat. Not all patches are formulated the same- know which type works best for your acne.
Repair
Repair the skin with Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum or Differin Scar Gel to help soothe the skin & reduce the appearance of post-acne marks & discoloration as needed.
Patch
Patches often work
best when applied
directly to clean, dry
skin. Leave on for a
minimum of 6-8 hours.
Repair
Apply post-acne
treatments after
cleansing but before
moisturizing.
Remember: Consistency matters more than intensity.
FAQ’s
Select a question below to see what happens during each phase.
Is it necessary to reapply while exposed to the sun?
Apply Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure, and use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. While exposed to the sun, reapply at least every two hours.
What is Differin® Gel?
Differin contains the only full prescription fighting retinoid available over the counter: adapalene. It’s the first new OTC active ingredient to treat acne approved by the FDA in more than 30 years.
How long has Differin® Gel been on the market?
Differin® Gel is dermatologist-developed, and its active ingredient — adapalene — has been prescribed to over 40 million people globally for more than 20 years. It was approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use without a prescription in 2016.
What makes Differin® Gel unique from other options currently available?
Differin® Gel contains adapalene, a multi-benefit, dermatologist-recommended retinoid, available without a prescription, to clear breakouts where they start (deep in the pores); prevent acne before it begins; and, as a result, restore the skin’s texture and tone.
Is Differin® Gel dermatologist developed and tested?
Yes, Differin® Gel is dermatologist developed and includes a dermatologist-recommended retinoid.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) therapeutic treatment guidelines, topical retinoids like adapalene are recommended as a primary therapy for initial treatment of mild and moderate acne, even ahead of popular over-the-counter products that contain salicylic acid. The AAD is the largest organization of dermatologists (over 19,000 worldwide) who provide public education about dermatology and dermatologic health.
All Ingredients
Water, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, allantoin, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, diisopropyl sebacate, dimethicone, dimethiconol, disodium EDTA, glycerin, glycyrrhetinic acid, hydoxypalmitoyl sphinganine, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, panthenol, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, polymethyl methacrylate, polysorbate 61, potassium sorbate, silica, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sucrose tristearate, tocopheryl acetate, triethanolamine, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate
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