Adapalene topical for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Bre...
• January 14, 2015

Adapalene topical "I started having acne problems after a series of surgeries. I tried many different things to get rid of my acne, but nothing worked until I tried Differin. I've been using it for 2 years already, and since then, I've been acne-free. I still use it at night on occasional acne breakouts, and all disappear the next morning. Awesome acne medication!"

• Rhi...
• January 6, 2015

Adapalene topical "So far, so good! I've been using it on and off for a while, but now I've finally started using it regularly, it's really started to work! One tip, though: make sure you wash your hands properly after using it. I didn't, then rubbed my eyes (having put it on before bed) and got really dry skin on my eyelids, which was super painful!!!"

• gga...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2020

Adapalene topical "Differin doesn't work for everyone, but it worked for me. The purging phase lasted about 2 months, but now my cheeks and chin are smooth, and the scars are healing. To get the best results: 1. Wash your face once at night with a mild, non-acne treatment wash. I use Glossier Milk Jelly. 2. Dry your face with a paper towel. If you research how much bacteria lives in your towel, this will make sense. 3. Put Differin on your face (don't overdo it. Use a small pea-size amount for the whole surface). Let it sit on your face without moisturizer for a few minutes. 4. YOU MUST USE A STRONG MOISTURIZER right after you use Differin and the morning after as well. This made all the difference. I wasn't doing this at first, and it changed everything and allowed my skin to heal. I used Weleda Skin Food. It's a little pricey, so sometimes I rotated it with Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion. They did the job! 5. Once a week, I'd use a gentle exfoliator to get rid of the skin coming off."

• Nic...
• September 4, 2014

"I had moderate-severe acne when I hit 21. It was a very tormenting stage for me, having this kind of acne. I can't go outdoors without wearing foundation/concealer to cover up redness. My self-confidence was low. Finally, I went to the dermatologist, she prescribed oral and topical treatment. I stopped taking oral antibiotics because I read that it's not good for the body. So I only maintained adapalene gel. I think adapalene helps a lot because it minimized the growth of occurring acne as well as clearing my skin. I use BP sparingly to avoid irritation and rash. Though adapalene slowly works, and it takes months to see improvements, I didn't experience flaking or stinging from it. I hope to see more improvements on my face while on it."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2015

Adapalene topical "I've had bad skin since 4th grade. I never did anything about it, I would just wear makeup and cover-up. Last year, in grade 9, I went on the pill for my skin. It completely cleared the acne on my back and chest, but my face was still bad. I eventually got put on Differin gel, and within the first week, my skin was clear for the first time! But I began getting a red rash on my face, and my skin was peeling and very sensitive to anything else I put on there, even my makeup. I've now been using it for about 4 months. To anyone who is looking to go on Differin gel, I highly recommend it, but do not judge your skin within the first few weeks because your skin will be getting used to it. I now have completely clear skin and am very happy."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2014

"I started using adapalene with clindamycin in January 2014 for my acne. I've never had really bad skin until freshman year of college. The acne probably resulted from a combination of stress, a new environment, and poor eating habits. Probably hormones too. But anyways, I definitely recommend these products. I still do get blemishes, but nothing near as severe as the painful bumps that covered everywhere on my face but my cheeks. I'm so happy my doctor prescribed me this. If you have acne, YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER! Go to the doctor. By the way, it got worse before it got better for me, so stick with it. Also, it's drying, so make sure to use a moisturizer. I use Cetaphil."

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2020

Adapalene topical "I recommend you to be very patient with Differin. In total, my skin had to support Differin for one whole year (with interruptions) + comedones to get better. It's a long process that has to be followed very rigorously. Exercising + eating good food + not smoking and drinking few + sleeping well really helps everything go faster. Keep going, you're gonna see the end of it."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2017

Adapalene topical "I have only just started this product, but I'm in love! I usually don't leave reviews, but this felt necessary-DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE NORMAL SKIN OR LITTLE ACNE. This product is clearly meant for us more oily skin types, and I can honestly say it's worked like a dream. Yes, my skin has become a little more dry and sensitive, but that's to be expected. It cleared up my super bad breakout in about a week, and now I'm working on getting rid of my blackheads and the scars. I definitely recommend this product, and be sure to moisturize when using!!"

• how...
• December 21, 2019

Adapalene topical "I’m 20 years old and have had breakouts since I was about 16. I don’t necessarily have acne, but very bad breakouts, mostly hormonal. I started doing research and found Differin gel. Now, the reviews were extremely scattered. I saw plenty of good and bad reviews. I went out and got this gel at my local Walmart. The first 1-2 weeks were completely fine, no difference in my skin at all. The 3-4 week mark hit, I was breaking out BAD. PAINFUL HUGE PIMPLES, and my skin was dry too. I kept pushing and continued to use it, even though my confidence was out the window, I even struggled with wanting to leave my house. I’m on the 8 week mark right now, and my skin looks pretty damn good. Scarring, a few active spots. I like this product A LOT. I’m not even at the full 12 weeks yet, and things are looking up for sure. If you have the patience to go through the terrible purging phase, then get this product. KEEP GOING, DO NOT STOP. IT WILL BE WORTH IT."

• cle...
• March 31, 2015

Adapalene topical "Worked really well. After about 2 months, my acne was a lot clearer. I hardly get acne anymore. Hardly any irritation when I used the 0.01%, and I've had a pretty bad reaction to other acne creams I've tried before."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2015

Adapalene topical "I had suffered with acne for about 4 years. I was 29 when I first started using Differin gel. After 2 months, my skin was completely clear, and I am so happy. I would recommend Differin to anyone. I didn't need to waste money on other products that don't work. Differin has changed my life. Flawless skin, finally. I'm 30 now, and I've been using Differin for 6 months. Best acne treatment on the market."

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2015

Adapalene topical "I'm 16, and I had really bad acne on my cheeks especially. The first couple of nights of using the cream made my skin pretty dry and flaky. The first thing I noticed with the cream is it got rid of all my pus-filled pimples straight away. It took a while, maybe 2 months, but by then my acne had cleared up so much! There were a lot of red marks left behind, but that's alright because they're not overly noticeable and they will fade away with time. For anyone that is suffering with acne, just go see a GP or a dermatologist, overcome the fear and the embarrassment of acne because the results are so satisfying."

• Sha...
• February 12, 2017

Adapalene topical "I started getting acne in my early 20s, and by 27, I was suffering from cystic acne. In total, I'd say I've tried 20 or more treatments without improvement. I did two courses of Accutane without improvement. About a year later, I went to a new dermatologist and was prescribed Differin gel. After three months, my face was perfect. No acne, no scars. Don't even judge it for two months. Waiting isn't fun, but discouragement can lead to quitting. Don't quit, you won't regret it. My skin did get dry and sensitive, but got better within a month or so. Don't scrub, use excessive products, and use moisturizer. Seriously, perfect skin!!"

• sin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2013

"I am so lucky to have discovered this medication. It has really changed my life. I am no longer afraid to let people see my face with or without makeup. This is the first time that I have felt comfortable with my skin in 10 years! If you are just starting to use this medication, be patient. I did not see great results until well into the 3rd month of using it. I also found it's important to only use a small, thin layer, otherwise, your initial breakouts will be worse. Good luck!"

• lum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2019

Adapalene topical "I'm a 23-year-old male. I would have 1 or 2 pimples at most every 2-3 weeks, but I was looking for something to help stop these few pimples, and Differin seemed to have a good option. BAD IDEA. This has ruined my skin. I have never had so much acne, and the worst part is the acne scarring that every pimple leaves behind. I've never been so self-conscious of my skin to the point where I'm avoiding leaving the house. I'm a week away from being 3 months on Differin and have been 'purging' since the first week. I am going to stop using Differin and will use only the VERY basic stuff, like moisturizer, and will try to update to see if my skin improves within a few weeks. I'm sure Differin or other retinoids work for some people, but it seems like a hit or miss product. It's not worth suffering for so long just to hope for a chance at improvement."

• mar...
• July 18, 2019

Adapalene topical "I literally never leave reviews for stuff, but I had to for this. It changed my life, I am significantly happier and more confident since using this product. I had cystic acne like I had never experienced before. It was HORRIBLE-my face was extremely oily and covered in deep red blemishes. Experiencing this in college was honestly making me depressed. My friend recommended Differin, and at first I was hesitant but decided it couldn’t get much worse. Within the first week, I noticed a change in the overall quality of my skin. While the acne had of course not suddenly disappeared, my face was significantly less oily and appeared brighter overall. After a month, I’d say my acne had decreased by about 50%. After three months on Differin, I’d say my cystic acne was about 80% gone. After five months on Differin, I genuinely do not have acne anymore. Even when I get the occasional pimple, it comes to a head within a day and quickly disappears. It changed my life!"

• Now...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2020

Adapalene topical "My acne wasn’t that bad to start with. I had 2 basic pimples that were very stubborn and just weren’t going away. I went to a dermatologist and she gave me adapalene (Differin). What followed was a terrible purge that broke out in those areas around my jaw and cheekbone (where the two pimples were). I had never broken out before, and I was so frustrated. 3 months later, my skin hasn’t healed from those breakouts, and still new pimples form on my cheeks. My jaw is left with hyperpigmentation from the acne the gel caused (I have never scarred before). Not to mention, while using this product, my face has become extremely dry, and I look gaunt and older than when I first started. I heard all these miraculous things about adapalene, but it seems my skin reacted opposite. I will say my skin is pretty smooth and “brighter,” but it’s not worth the damage it did to my face."

• Jo0...
• March 14, 2017

Adapalene topical "I've tried several over-the-counter acne medications and washes, homemade applications, and NOTHING seemed to work. I saw a commercial on Differin Gel and literally told myself, 'Sure, another acne med that claims to be effective.' I figured I might as well give it a try considering I was beginning to accept my terrible acne. I saw results in a week or so, and so did my family and friends. I am almost 2 months in, and my face is practically clear, even the dark acne scars vanished. I highly recommend Differin Gel to everyone that is suffering from mild to severe acne, I promise!! I always apply the gel after washing my face in the evening, applying the gel all over my face and jawbone. Good luck!"

• Bex...
• August 2, 2015

Adapalene topical "I started using Differin in February after dealing with horrible acne my last semester of college. I think it was stress-related, because I've always had pretty great skin up until then. I went to my dermatologist, and he prescribed me Differin and antibiotics. All I can say is there is hope! It took me 12 whole weeks to have skin I was comfortable with, but it really does work. My skin was horrible at first when I began using it, the purge, as people like to call it, and I really didn't think there was going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. But seriously, week 12 hit, and it was night and day. I still use it every night with some days off in between, but now I am actually comfortable in my skin with only the occasional zit."

• Nic...
• February 1, 2012

Adapalene topical "I've never had acne until November of last year. Due to large amounts of stress, I broke out all over my forehead and chin. It caused me to get stressed out even more! I went to my doctor to tell her about all the symptoms I've been having due to all this stress, and she gave me Differin for the acne. I've only been using it for about 2 weeks now, and I've definitely noticed a difference! The left side of my forehead is almost completely cleared up! I remember after only 3 nights of using this that I woke up and noticed my acne had gotten worse (this is a good thing, I knew it meant that it was pushing the acne up to the surface to get out). I love this!"

• Thy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2017

Adapalene topical "I've always suffered with acne throughout my teenage years and adult life. I have PCOS, and I had a full thyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer last year. I'm now 38. My hormones went crazy after surgery. I was breaking out terribly. I've tried every over-the-counter and natural treatment you could imagine. Nothing worked. I saw the commercial and was, of course, skeptical. I picked it up at Target and started using it during my usual breakout time (week before my period). Within a week, it was cleared up! My acne scars are lighter as well. People at work are actually saying how good my skin looks! I wish I would've tried it sooner. I use a very thin layer in common breakout areas. I also moisturize with coconut oil. Fantastic product!"

• Kit...
• October 12, 2018

Adapalene topical "I have to wonder if people leaving reviews are paid to do so or get some benefit out of it because Differin is terrible for me. I've been using it for a few days shy of two months, and it has not helped at all. It creates new cystic acne in places I never had it before, all over my forehead and the sides of my face. The stupid wash they tell you to use also burns while using Differin and makes my skin oily as hell. I am so embarrassed to leave the house, and all I can do is cry. Thanks for nothing!!"

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2015

Adapalene topical "I've used this product for 12 weeks now. My comedone acne completely cleared after 8 weeks of use. Broke out a lot in the first 8 weeks, but once I reached 8 weeks and onward, my skin has drastically changed. Would definitely recommend this for comedone acne, and do try and persevere as it takes at least 8 weeks to work."

• Tur...
• August 3, 2014

"I was prescribed this medicine by my dermatologist. After a matter of days, my face started burning more and more, agonizing each day. Until finally, it hurt to put just about anything on my face. I know I can't be the only one!"

• Sej...
• February 21, 2016

Adapalene topical "I've been using Differin 0.1 for years now (over 10 years) and swear by it. It keeps big cystic acne from breaking out too badly, clears up blemishes and marks fast, and most importantly prevents them from occurring in the first place. I have also read it's anti-aging... I'm 33 now, and people think I'm 26."