differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%
differin Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% lists 8 ingredients on its label, 5 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Contains fragranceContains parabens
Formulation view Carbomer 940-based aqueous gel featuring 0.1% adapalene. Methylparaben preservatives and disodium EDTA stabilize. Suitable for oily acne-prone skin at night. Factory view: NaOH pH adjustment balances propylene glycol, lightweight matrix aids active permeation.
Key ingredients
- 螯合剂
- Edetate Disodium
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Hydroxide
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapalene | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carbomer 940 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Edetate Disodium | 螯合剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Poloxamer 182 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Adapalene
- Not decoded yet
- Carbomer 940
- Not decoded yet
- Edetate Disodium
- Chelator to enhance formula stability and prevent metal ion effects.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Poloxamer 182
- Not decoded yet
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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