Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel

Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel
4.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.4 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.7 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
3Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle

Review

Results you may expect from using Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel has an anti-wrinkle rating of 3.0 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 2.4 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 5.7 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Dimethicone (est. ≈7.5%) and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 3.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Asiaticoside (est. ≈0.3%), 
 derived from the plant Centella asiatica, an ingredient with moderate anti-wrinkle efficacy confirmed by one study.
 
Among others, Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel also contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Bakuchiol, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, and Tripeptide-1. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
7.5
Dimethicone
5
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2.5
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
2
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
1.5
Ethoxydiglycol
1.3
Bakuchiol
1
Dextran
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
0.3
Asiatic Acid
0.3
Asiaticoside
0.3
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Squalane
0.3
Madecassic Acid
0.3
Tripeptide-1
Est. %
Water
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Dimethicone
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Dimethicone Crosspolymer
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
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Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
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Ethoxydiglycol
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Bakuchiol
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Dextran
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
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Asiatic Acid
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Asiaticoside
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Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
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Butylene Glycol
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Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Disodium EDTA
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Squalane
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Madecassic Acid
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Tripeptide-1
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Ratings

All humectants
2.4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
11.4
7.5
3.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.4 10
2.4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 11.4 20
5.7
7.5
3.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 2.4 10
2.4
All humectants
2.4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
7.5
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 11.4 20
5.7
All occlusives
11.4
7.5
3.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
3 /10 0.1 0.3 3
n/a
- 1.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
3
Asiaticoside
3
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
3 /10
when present at, %
0.1
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Bakuchiol
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1.3
Asiatic Acid
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Madecassic Acid
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Tripeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.9 3 No
All antioxidants
1.9
Bakuchiol
1.3
Asiaticoside
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
Dimethicone
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Dimethicone CrosspolymerA group of ingredients that are typically added to skincare products to adjust the formula. Dimethicone Crosspolymers stabilize a formula, regulate its thickness and consistency and give the product a velvety feel.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Bis-PEG-12 DimethiconeDescription is coming soon
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Oleate CitrateDescription is coming soon
Ethoxydiglycol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
EthoxydiglycolA type of alcohol with humectant moisturizing properties. It also acts as a solvent, since it mixes well with a variety of other compounds, including water and even some oils.
Bakuchiol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
BakuchiolA newly discovered bioactive obtained from the seeds of Babchi. It boosts collagen production like retinol, but with fewer side effects. Its effects include reduced wrinkles and faded pigmentation.
Dextran
Est. %1
Function
Origin
DextranA naturally derived sucrose metabolite that thickens water and bulks emulsions.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit OilDescription is coming soon
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Asiatic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Asiatic AcidA compound isolated from Gotu Kola, a promising anti-wrinkle medicinal plant from Southeast Asia. It is claimed to increase the production of collagen and help with the wound healing process.
Asiaticoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Asiaticoside

A Gotu Kola or Centella Asiatica derivative with confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateDescription is coming soon
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Madecassic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Madecassic AcidAn isolated bioactive compound from Gotu Kola. It increases collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the skin and helps to treat wounds, scars, and burns.
Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tripeptide-1

A small, skin-identical peptide that boosts collagen renewal in the skin and improves other structural proteins. It may have trouble penetrating the skin in this form, so palmitic acid or biotin is usually added to it.