Differin
Differin Adapalene Gel was a prescription-only medication from 1996 until the FDA approved its OTC switch in July 2016, making it the first and only prescription-strength retinoid available without a prescription. The approval was based on 20 years of safety data from over 40 million patients globally. Manufactured by Galderma, a global dermatology company with R&D headquarters in Sophia Antipolis, France.
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Differin, by the numbers.
Differin has 9 products in the DermFND database, concentrated in moisturizers and cleansers. Observed ingredient patterns across the product range include adapalene, ceramides, niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, witch hazel, retinoid, and hyaluronic acid. Based on the price range of $11 to $22, the brand maintains an average price point of $16. The typical product profile includes items such as Adapalene Gel 0.1%, Restorative Night Moisturizer, Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30, Gentle Cleanser, and Soothing Moisturizer. The average DermFND score for these products is 69.9/100.
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