Azelex Acid vs. Differin - Acne Message Board

dancingSonali · 06-10-2003, 01:15 PM

What do people like better? And why?

bk13 · 06-10-2003, 01:54 PM

azelex is much more gentler on the skin as well as less side effects. I hated Differin gel.

mariee · 06-10-2003, 02:50 PM

i disagree. azelex burned my skin, i threw it out after a few days. differin doesn't bother me. everyone is different, unfortunately you have to try things to see what works for you.

elsie9191 · 06-10-2003, 03:00 PM

Differin killed my skin. So far, Azelex is doing a good job. The first night I had to wash it off after about 15 minutes because it did burn. The next night I waited about 20 minutes after washing my face to put it on and it only tingled. After that, no problem with burning. I used a very tiny amount to start and am gradually working up to a the size of a pea. My face really likes it. Not dry, not red, not flaky...what a difference from everything else I've tried.

bk13 · 06-10-2003, 03:29 PM

Yes it is azelex is supposed to burn upon fisrt application, but it will reside with continued use.