Differin Review
1 models tracked · 355 model-level owner comments · 0 brand-level owner comments
3.7 review-weighted average of Differin model scores
Should you buy Differin?
Shortlist Differin if
- acne matters (121 positive mentions)
- irritation matters (50 positive mentions)
- value matters (26 positive mentions)
Look elsewhere if
- acne is a deal-breaker (34 critical mentions)
- irritation is a deal-breaker (13 critical mentions)
- value is a deal-breaker (6 critical mentions)
Most positive and most critical owner comments
acne
“If the tretinoin is too harsh for you too, I would then recommend Adapalene gel (it’s now OTC in the US).”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-03-02
irritation
“I've since switched to adapalene this summer and my skin is much happier.”
owner comment via r/tretinoin · 2026-09-05
Differin lineup, best first
DI
3.7 (355 owner comments)
$23.97 (price as of 2026-11-07)
acneirritation
“If the tretinoin is too harsh for you too, I would then recommend Adapalene gel (it’s now OTC in the US).”
Read review →Price range observed: $23.97 to $23.97.