Key ingredients
4.3/5
ProactivMD aims this gel at people already using its cleansers and moisturizers, with the standard strength in a generous tube.
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Adapalene Acne Treatment Gel
$26.00
ProactivMD aims this gel at people already using its cleansers and moisturizers, with the standard strength in a generous tube. Proactiv cites up to an 87% drop in acne after 12 weeks. If you are not tied to Proactiv, a generic does the same thing for less.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
This adapalene gel is a proactivMD.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a proactivMD.
The verdict
This adapalene gel suits existing Proactiv customers.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Differin, La Roche-Posay, TARO, Glenmark Therapeutics, Neutrogena, and PanOxyl). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Existing Proactiv customers | First-time adapalene users | Fans of the Effaclar line | Saving money without compromise | Trying adapalene for less | Shoppers loyal to Neutrogena | Pairing with a PanOxyl wash |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Gel | Water-based gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel |
| Skin fit | Acne-prone | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone, oily | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone, oily |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Notes | ProactivMD · 1.6 oz | Original brand · 90-day pump | Effaclar line · 1.6 oz | Generic · Paraben free | Under $10 · Trial size | Travel tube · Oil free | 30-day size · Oil free |
| $ / size | $26.00 | $19.19 | $39.99 | $13.54 | $8.49 | $17.21 | $10.95 |
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FAQ
Who is Adapalene Acne Treatment Gel best for?
ProactivMD aims this gel at people already using its cleansers and moisturizers, with the standard strength in a generous tube. Proactiv cites up to an 87% drop in acne after 12 weeks. If you are not tied to Proactiv, a generic does the same thing for less.
How did Edyt Beauty score this adapalene gel?
Edyt Beauty rates Adapalene Acne Treatment Gel 4.45 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 Acne Treatment Gel against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Differin, La Roche-Posay, TARO, Glenmark Therapeutics, Neutrogena, and PanOxyl. For more from the same brand, see More from Proactiv below.
Where can I buy it?
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