NOT ALL RETINOIDS ARE CREATED EQUALLY

Only adapalene is FDA-approved to treat acne

When it comes to treating acne, knowing the facts an make all the difference.

Retinoid vs. Retinol

Think they’re the same? Not exactly

When it comes to treating acne, knowing the facts can make all the difference.

Did you know? Both retinol and adapalene are retinoids, but only adapalene is FDA-approved to treat acne.


Topical retinoids play a crucial role in the treatment of acne. Retinoids like adapalene (the active ingredient in Differin ® Gel) regulate skin cell turnover to keep pores from clogging and to control inflammation.

Retinoid [ret-n-oid] n.

A generic word describing a variety of products that

have a form of vitamin A activity.


Retinol


  • Simple vitamin A


  • Not approved by the FDA to treat acne or any skin condition


  • Common ingredient found in food like meat and poultry, and in certain skin-care products


  • Vitamin A must be broken down by the body into an active form to become useful

Adapalene


  • Advanced retinoid specifically designed for acne


  • Powerful, acne-fighting active ingredient in Differin® Gel, previously available only by prescription


  • Far more potent than retinol— the only FDA-approved, prescription-strength retinoid acne treatment available over the counter (OTC)


  • Active from the get-go; starts working once you put it on your skin
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Treats

acne deep in

the pores

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Prevents

new acne

from forming

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Restores

skin’s natural tone

and texture as a

result of reduced acne

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Listen to our Retinoid Round Table with Fat Mascara and other exciting guests.

MEET THE GUESTS

JESSICA MATLIN

Fat Mascara Podcast Co-Host & Harper's Bazaar Beauty Director

JENNIFER SULLIVAN

Fat Mascara Podcast Co-Host

DR. CAMILLE HOWARD- VEROVIC

Consulting Dermatologist for Differin

SARA TAN

Gloss Angeles Podcast Co-host & Refinery29 Beauty Director

DELINA MEDHIN

It Takes a Village Podcast Host & Celebrity Makeup Artist

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