Key ingredients
4.2/5
Adapalene 0.1% is the main active in this gel.
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MD Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment
$30.60
ProactivMD Adapalene Gel is for people already in the Proactiv ecosystem who want 0.1% adapalene without switching brands.
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The Edyt Score
4.2 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This gel is for proactivMD.
Formula standards
4.2/5
The formula is a proactivMD.
The verdict
This gel suits proactivMD.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Differin, La Roche-Posay, PanOxyl, TARO, AcneFree, and Glenmark Therapeutics) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Proactiv users | Proven OTC adapalene | Derm-brand shoppers | First adapalene trial | Generic value | Drugstore backup | Lowest-cost generic |
| Key actives | Adapalene 0.1% | Adapalene 0.1% | Adapalene 0.1% | Adapalene 0.1% | Adapalene 0.1% | Adapalene 0.1% | Adapalene 0.1% |
| Texture | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel |
| Skin fit | Acne-prone skin | Acne-prone skin | Acne-prone / sensitive-leaning | First-time adapalene users | Acne-prone skin | Acne-prone skin | Acne-prone skin |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Notes | ProactivMD · 0.1% | OTC retinoid · Pump | Effaclar · 0.1% | Leave-on · Starter | USP · Paraben-free claim | Once-daily · OTC | Generic · Value |
| $ / size | $30.60 | $23.97 | $39.99 | $11.04 | $19.99 | $22.27 | $8.49 |
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FAQ
Who is MD Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment best for?
ProactivMD Adapalene Gel is for people already in the Proactiv ecosystem who want 0.1% adapalene without switching brands.
How did Edyt Beauty score this gel?
Edyt Beauty rates MD Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment 4.2 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 MD Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Differin, La Roche-Posay, PanOxyl, TARO, AcneFree, and Glenmark Therapeutics. For more from the same brand, see More from Proactiv below.
Where can I buy it?
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