Differin is Adapalene which is a basic basic form of retinol that is available by prescription through your doctor. I finished a tube I got last December, so it took me over a year to finish this tube. I mean, I took breaks from it and used it on and off, but I tried to stick to it as much as possible. I’m using the 0.1% formula and I’m sticking to it because it’s gentle. I could have moved up to a 0.3% but I honestly didn’t think about it when I was getting the prescription. The gel comes in a cream formula too which I would like to try, because this stuff dries your skin out!
This cream works well for persistent acne, and for wrinkles. Because it’s prescription, it’s pretty basic. If you want something with antioxidants, peptides, or moisturizers in it, the you might be better off buying something stronger from Sephora, or from your dermatologist’s office. But if you’re ok with using this and then applying your own moisturizer on top, then this is great.
If you’re using retinol, what do you use?
