This once daily 45g topical retinoid helps clear & prevent blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores & acne blemishes. Apply all over the face, not as a spot treatment. Dermatologists often recommend using at night with a moisturizer.

Adapalene 0.1% is the first FDA approved prescription-strength retinoid acne treatment now available over-the-counter. Retinoids are recommended by dermatologists to help clear and prevent blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores, and acne blemishes. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.

How To Use

Clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying product. Apply a pea sized amount all over the face after cleansing. Effaclar Adapalene is not a spot treatment and should not be used to treat a single pimple. Follow with a moisturizer to help prevent dryness and irritation. Apply sunscreen in the morning and when outdoors to protect your skin against sensitivity to the sun. 

Effaclar Adapalene gel 0.1% is not a spot treatment and should not be used to treat a single pimple. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face.

Do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.

What To Expect

During the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue use as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe. Irritation is more likely to occur in the first few weeks of use or if using more than one topical acne medication at a time but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product.

Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results. It may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results.

Dermatologist Tips

Dermatologists often recommend using adapalene in the evening after cleansing. Continue use even once your skin has cleared to maintain results overtime. If you have sensitive skin, begin by using the product 2-3 times a week and then gradually increase usage until you have built up a tolerance for daily use.

Retinoid vs. Retinol

Retinoid is a general term for a Vitamin A derivative. Both Retinol and adapalene are considered retinoids – meaning they are both derived from Vitamin A. Retinol is a gentle retinoid widely available over the counter and often used in anti-aging creams or serums. Adapalene is a prescription-strength retinoid, now available without a prescription, recommended by dermatologists for the treatment of acne. Adapalene is a more potent derivative of Vitamin A – making it very effective.

For further instructions, refer to the Drug Facts on the packaging

Active Ingredient: Adapalene USP 0.1% (retinoid)* (Acne Treatment).
Inactive Ingredients: carbomer homopolymer, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, and sodium hydroxide Product packaging may vary.

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