Key ingredients
4.4/5
Neutrogena's version comes in a 1.6 oz carry-on friendly size, so treatment does not stop when you travel.
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Adapalene Gel 0.1%
$17.21
Neutrogena's version comes in a 1.6 oz carry-on friendly size, so treatment does not stop when you travel. Neutrogena says the formula also calms acne redness and swelling. It sits between the generics and Differin on price.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This adapalene gel is a travel tube.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The formula is a travel tube.
The verdict
Neutrogena's version comes in a 1.6 oz carry-on friendly size, so treatment does not stop when you travel.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Differin, La Roche-Posay, TARO, Glenmark Therapeutics, PanOxyl, and AcneFree). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Shoppers loyal to Neutrogena | First-time adapalene users | Fans of the Effaclar line | Saving money without compromise | Trying adapalene for less | Pairing with a PanOxyl wash | A full-size tube at fair cost |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Gel | Water-based gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel |
| Skin fit | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone, oily | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone | Acne-prone, oily | Acne-prone |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Travel tube · Oil free | Original brand · 90-day pump | Effaclar line · 1.6 oz | Generic · Paraben free | Under $10 · Trial size | 30-day size · Oil free | 1.6 oz · Fragrance free |
| $ / size | $17.21 | $19.19 | $39.99 | $13.54 | $8.49 | $10.95 | $22.27 |
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FAQ
Who is Adapalene Gel 0.1% best for?
Neutrogena's version comes in a 1.6 oz carry-on friendly size, so treatment does not stop when you travel. Neutrogena says the formula also calms acne redness and swelling. It sits between the generics and Differin on price.
How did Edyt Beauty score this adapalene gel?
Edyt Beauty rates Adapalene Gel 0.1% 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Adapalene Gel 0.1% against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Differin, La Roche-Posay, TARO, Glenmark Therapeutics, PanOxyl, and AcneFree. For more from the same brand, see More from Neutrogena below.
Where can I buy it?
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