Differin for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Cri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2019

"YOU HAVE TO STICK WITH IT FOR AT LEAST 4 MONTHS, AND YOUR SKIN WILL GET WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER. But Differin is very worth it! I see all of these bad reviews where people give a bad review and wonder if they used the product right and read how it works. It works by pushing everything in your pores out and stripping your skin, making your face worse for a while, but then it will clear right up. You may peel until your skin gets used to it (only took me a week). Stick with it! Not only does it get rid of the acne, it makes all of your skin better. My dark spots and redness in general gone away. My face is so much healthier. Don't leave reviews until you have given it at least 4 months, that's very important. It WILL take a while to clear up. That's how it works. I've been dealing with acne for 20 years, and absolutely nothing else worked. This is the first thing that has ever worked."

• Dru...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2019

"The has been the best for my acne. I have skin issues all my life, and finally, at 57, I used Differin Gel, and it works great. It takes about three months, but please hang in there. I have used Retin-A and so many other products. I have gone to many dermatologists, chemical peels I can't remember them all. Walmart has it for $13 or $14.00."

• Kaz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2018

"I used Differin as well as about 6 other prescription acne products in high school. They didn't work so well or clear up the acne, but left me with painfully dry, patchy, flaking skin. I tried Differin again after about 10 years because the sulfur products that were working stopped being effective. After about 4 months of use, my skin is completely clear and feels so soft. My skin was already looking better after one month. It had also helped fade the dark marks from my acne."

• Luc...
• December 3, 2018

"I had clear skin more or less until I was 18, then my skin broke out so bad, and I had spots all over the lower sides of my face for so long. I tried literally everything. At 19, I tried Differin, aware that my skin might get worse for a bit from the reviews I had read. The purge was pretty bad. My skin was red, raw, flaky, and so dry. It brought out all the spots from under my skin and didn’t seem like it was going to get better: the spots under my skin were still there, but the surface of my skin was so fragile. I decided to squeeze all my spots on my face (risky, I know). The scars lasted maybe like 4 months, but the spots stopped spreading after I did that and kept applying the Differin. Now my skin is so much better. I maybe get 1 tiny spot every two weeks instead of waking up with about 3 new spots a day. Differin was definitely a long-term solution for me."

• NBP...
• November 2, 2018

"I am almost 32. Don't have acne, but I get occasional breakouts. Proactive was the ONLY treatment that worked to clear and even out my skin, but it's so expensive. I'm always running out of the toner before I'm finished with the 3 steps, and it's not readily available in all stores. Tried antibacterial washes, benzoyl peroxide products, acne kits...still had the occasional pimple. Tried baking soda and apple cider vinegar, which is what led me to Differin. ACV purges your pores, so my entire face was covered in tiny pimples under my skin. After the first day of using Differin, I saw results, it had only been one day, but I could tell the breakout from the ACV wasn't worsening. Day 4, I have no pimples, but I noticed my face by the sides of my mouth was dry and red. Day 6, the peeling. Almost like using Retin A, but not even close to severe dryness. Says side effects should subside, but in all honesty, this product is not complicated to use, results are fast."

• Ala...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2018

"I had been suffering from acne for about 6 years. I didn’t have severe acne, but I had it pretty bad. I tried a series of regimes, products, and prescription medications. Things would work temporarily, along with monthly facials and peels. Nothing cleared it fully! I’ve now been using Differin for about 3 months, and my face has never looked clearer. I receive a lot of compliments on my face now. Even the acne scars that I have are lighter or gone. This medication is the real deal!"

• 32a...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2018

"I've suffered from acne off and on through my life. Usually brought on by poor diet and/or stress. I have been experiencing a breakout lately, so I decided to try Differin gel since it was new. After just a few days, I have zero acne, and I even noticed a few acne scars are unexpectedly fading away. I have tried numerous acne treatments, both natural and medications. They either dry out my skin too much or bleach my clothes and towels. I am very happy with Differin gel, and I'm hoping my acne continues to be well controlled on this medication."

• San...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2018

"Pleasantly surprised by how well this worked! I had been experiencing serious congestion and clogged pores, mainly around the mouth and jaw, so I initially went the route of trying to fix my hormones. I switched birth control and went on Spironolactone, which helped, but my pores were still continually getting clogged. This stuff really returned my skin and pores to their normal state. I still get issues here and there, but I can genuinely say this made the biggest difference in my skin."

• itw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 26, 2018

"I believe it was a combination of IUD, stress, and hormone changes (pregnancy almost 4 years ago) that ruined my face over a period of 3 years. My forehead, cheeks, and chin had lots of pimples. I turned 30 six months ago. 10 months ago, I got a spot on my face that was the worst in my life that it wouldn't even surface for me to pop. It wouldn't go away after 2 months, so I decided to see a dermatologist. She put me on oral doxycycline for a month, with topical clindamycin for nighttime and Differin gel for daytime. On top of the meds, cold weather and dry heat inside buildings at the time were making my skin burn so badly. Then, I figured out that putting lots of good gentle, plain lotion right after washing my face really helped. Sunscreen was super important. Now I continue to use Differin to help with hyperpigmentation since I couldn't help picking at my face when I wasn't supposed to! No more pimples. My skin keeps getting better day by day. Remember to apply lotion after washing your face!"

• And...
• July 21, 2018

"I am so happy I took a chance on Differin. I'm 26, almost 27. I didn't have acne growing up, but as an adult fighting PCOS, I often find myself dealing with breakouts. It's embarrassing, to say the least. I also have eczema, which makes finding a solution nearly impossible. I can't even wear makeup without an eczema attack! The first 24 hours: I bought the Differin gel and the soothing rapid hydration moisturizer. Based on other reviews, I opted to put a thin layer over my entire face rather than as a spot treatment. A part of me expected to wake up with swollen eyes and a very red face. To my amazement, Differin not only reduced my acne by half overnight, it didn't irritate my skin at all! I applied the moisturizer 30 minutes after applying the gel, as suggested by previous users. My face is always dry with red patches, but this product truly brought it back to life. I am thoroughly excited to see the results over the next few weeks. I highly suggest this product!"

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2018

"I've dealt with acne since my early teens. Tried many prescriptions and OTC remedies to no avail. Now that I am in my 30s and taking skincare much more seriously, I decided to try Differin again since it's available OTC along with the face wash. I use the face wash every morning and night and the gel every night. I got the normal side effects in the beginning: dryness, some peeling, and redness, but I didn't let that deter me. Now I am going into week 7 and am beginning to see the difference. I still get little breakouts, but it's nowhere near as bad as before. Persistence with this medication is key. Give it time to work. I can tell that my skin tone is becoming much more even. My old scars are starting to fade. For the first time since my early teens, I am confident in my skin."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2018

"I've been struggling with adult hormonal acne for a while now, I would always break out on my jawline and have tried everything. I saw a post about Differin gel and some good experiences with it, so I decided to give it a try. I started using the product last December. By mid-January, my face was clear. And it has continued to work. I use it faithfully every night. I did experience very dry skin in the beginning, but I found a great face lotion to help with that. I recommend this product to anyone struggling with acne."

• Gar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2018

"I used prescription Retin-A in high school for acne, so I’m familiar with retinoids and how to use them. I stopped using them a few years ago but still get mild acne (I’m 22 now). Went to CVS for acne wash and discovered Differin. I've been using it for about a month and noticed full benefits. I still use antibacterial face wash, so that helps too, but my acne is totally gone and my skin is slightly more even and lighter. Pretty much experienced all the same things I did with Retin-A, but my skin adjusted to Differin super quickly and I had very little irritation. I doubt everyone's experience would be like this, and it’ll suck for the first few weeks. For me, Differin has become a staple for my basic skincare routine. And to the makers of it, THANK YOU for getting a retinoid approved to be OTC! Great product."

• Mir...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 18, 2018

"Differin is revolutionary. I'm 30 years old with nearly 20 years of hard acne. I spent my teens caking my face in makeup and buying anything with a promise. Anyone who got close to me would keep it a secret due to my skin condition. In the end, I believed that no one would ever know my “real face” (or they would surely turn to stone!) Then everything changed. I have been using Differin for 3 years, once before bed. I needed patience and persistence for 1 year until my skin achieved the glowing complexion stage. Every side effect possible hit me hard. But now my confidence is booming! If you really have had acne be the bane of your existence, then you will know that life has no quick fixes and that any product yielding great powers comes with responsibilities (avoid UV; be flexible--adapt dosage to need; splash sweat and tears away with plenty of cool water; choose sateen pillowcases and a good fragrance-free face balm). I think Differin will always work for those who really need it!"

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

"100% clear one day after using it, nothing has ever worked this good and I’ve tried everything, organic, DIY, face masks, healing Aztec clay, rose hip oil, tea tree oil, Proactiv and Acne Free, this is by far the best."

• Pin...
• December 15, 2017

"STICK TO IT!!!! I did and my skin looks amazing. At first, I saw more acne, especially whiteheads. I also got really dry skin, but I moisturized all the time and it relieved it. You can also get burning, irritating skin, but don't give up. Eventually, you see your skin clear, even-toned, and tighter. I also noticed some of my fine lines gone. I know you might want to give up, but DON'T. I'm 50 years old and I never had pimples until the past two years. Nothing worked. I went to the dermatologist, got prescription meds, but the only thing that worked was this product."

• Hay...
• November 24, 2017

"My acne was moderate, I went to the doctor and tried birth control to help, and the first 3 months on birth control made it 100 times worse. I stuck with it, though, and then got on a prescription topical, which I had an allergic reaction to. I tried so many different face washes, then finally a family friend recommended Differin. I found it for $20-25, I think? My skin cleared up in a week. I still have some small under-the-skin spots around my chin/mouth, but easily covered up by makeup. No more cystic acne! I recommend everyone try this. I have before and after pictures that I wish I could attach because the difference is insane."

• Kar...
• October 17, 2017

"Follow the instructions and heed the words of the people who have used it before, and I feel like there's no reason Differin won't work for you. I've had problems with adult/hormonal acne for a while now, and this is the first and only thing that has made a seriously noticeable improvement. My skin did do the 'purge' before it got better, but I just gave it some time like the instructions and other users said, and in about 3-4 weeks, I noticed serious improvements in my skin. It looks MUCH better than it has in years. If you're not a patient person and will give up when the purge happens, then don't waste your money."

• KAR...
• October 14, 2017

"This gel has been a lifesaver! I went off birth control last August. My acne was out of control. I tried Differin, and I noticed a change immediately. I've been on it since August 26th. It's now October 14th, and my skin is clear and glowing. I even went off of it for a week to see if there would be a difference, and all my acne did come back gradually... so I recommend this to anyone willing to try a new acne cream! I'm Canadian, and I go out of my way to pick it up in the US when I visit. My only complaint is that my skin is a little dry, just moisturize an hour after application to reduce sensitivity."

• Mom...
• October 10, 2017

"I tried a lot of things for my acne, and none of them had worked before Differin gel. It's irritating to have acne at 34 years old. I didn't think anything would help. Differin gel was affordable, and I could get it at Walmart, so I tried it and was pleasantly surprised. This is the first thing that worked for me. You only need a very small amount, and you only need to apply it once a day. Any more than that, and it will burn your skin. It's a small tube, but it lasts a long time. I would highly recommend it."

• Sab...
• October 6, 2017

"I've only been using this gel for a few days, and I can see a major difference. I have very sensitive skin, so when I saw the reviews, I got a little nervous. So when I tried it, I was ready for red skin and rashes, but nothing happened. Within the next few days, I saw a major improvement, which shocked me! I've used a lot of acne treatments, and none of them worked, but within the first couple of days, I could see my pimples going away! I don't think this is supposed to help with blackheads or whiteheads, but this is still totally worth it! And who knows, maybe if I keep using it, it will help with them. I highly recommend this product to anyone with acne problems!"

• Aq2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2017

"Love this stuff!! I have been using it for a month, and my skin is less oily and definitely starting to look clear. I am still in the purging phase. Keep sticking it out, though. I still get breakouts during that time of the month, but they are not too bad. I occasionally get cystic acne, I believe I only get them when I accidentally have gluten. Differin helps the breakouts for sure!"

• Amb...
• July 17, 2017

"I had really bad dark marks from acne scarring. My dermatologist prescribed me this, and not only did it clear up my acne, it cleared up my dark marks as well. My face is so clear, and I can actually leave the house without makeup and feel confident. :)"

• Nat...
• July 9, 2017

"Patience, patience, patience! I have been using this product for 14 weeks. The first two months were awful. I had tiny little whiteheads ALL over my face. Add my cystic acne into the mix, and you can imagine how upset I was. I honestly felt like stopping this product, but I decided that I'd tried it for 2 months and wanted my skin to get used to a routine. I AM SO GLAD I WAITED IT OUT! I currently only have one, YES ONE active pimple on my jawline. I have suffered from acne since I was 22. I'll be 27 in a few months, so this is honestly a miracle for me. Don't give up, guys. It took me 14 weeks to finally see clear, beautiful skin again!"

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2017

"When I say nothing, I mean absolutely nothing helped my face to prevent breakouts and the scarring left behind until now. My mom bought this for me and within three days, yes, three days, my face looked so good! It was only $15 too. I've been to two dermatologists, and whatever they prescribed me made my skin worse. Anything over the counter also made my skin worse over the years. Definitely worth a try and also no burning or irritation for me!"