We’ll cut to the chase: Differin, a beloved and highly effective adapalene gel, is currently on sale for 22% off, making the final price $11.75. These days, that’s cheaper than the cost of a coffee and a scone.
Longtime lovers of this product — based on over 50,000 reviews — already know of its power acne- and texture-improving power. It features adapalene, a topical retinoid that works to treat existing acne and prevent new acne by “removing dead skin cells and shrinking oil glands,” Dr. Ariel Ostad, a cosmetic surgeon based in New York City, previously told HuffPost. Ostad added that this ingredient also helps restore your skin’s tone and texture, freeing it from pore congestion. If you’re new to using retinol, the experts say it can cause flaking and irritation in the beginning, something that many reviewers refer to as the “purge” stage, which ultimately leads to healthy, happy, and better-looking skin.
“IT GETS A LOT WORSE before it GETS MUCH BETTER. HANG IN THERE,” one wrote. ”…After all that flaking and peeling, and using non-stop aloe on it (also borrowed my husband’s thick Aveeno Eczema lotion… it seems to really work!), I had…. clear skin. I can’t believe I’m typing this. It’s been weeks, and my skin has cleared up 98%.”
Bottom Line: Judging by the before and after pictures, this gel is pretty effective with proper usage — and a steal for under $12!
