Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser Review

Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser
Ingredients

Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Benzoyl Peroxide, Carbomer, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Review

Does Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser Work?

 
Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
83
10
4
3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Benzoyl Peroxide
Function:
Origin:
Carbomer
Function:
Origin:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Function:
Origin:

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %83
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Benzoyl Peroxide
Carbomer
Est. %4
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateAn anionic surfactant alternative to sulfates with an excellent foaming profile.