Cleanse
Cleanse & exfoliate the skin with water soluble jojoba beads to gently clear away pore clogging debris & impurities.
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Support your acne routine & exfoliate to improve skin's texture & reveal brighter, more radiant skin.
This brightening, dual-action facial scrub gently exfoliates skin and helps improve tone & texture. Formulated with water soluble jojoba beads to gently clear pore clogging impurities and an antioxidant blend of white tea & aloe to help nourish and soothe the skin.
How to Use in a Routine
Exfoliators help to remove dead skin cells to help improve skin tone & texture & reveal brighter skin. The Daily Brightening Exfoliator is gentle enough for daily use and can be paired with acne treatments as needed.
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
Apply the Oil Absorbing
Moisturizer with
Sunscreen in the AM to
help support the skin
barrier. Apply liberally 15
minutes before sun
exposure & 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
What is the difference between scrubbing and exfoliating?
Many people believe scrubbing skin with acne helps with breakouts, but this can actually worsen acne. Regular, gentle, exfoliation increases surface cell turnover which leads to a fresher and firmer complexion.
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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Kojic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Menthol, Sodium Bisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Butylene Glycolt
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