I’ve been using it for about 5 days and the purge is real. When I was a teenager, I was pretty lucky to only get the occasional zit. Oh, that’s wonderful – I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with anything from this brand, their products are just gorgeous. It’s just another way of saying little bundles of matter/atoms. I used the product diligently for over a month and did not see any visible results. But it’s for the best because it’s a result of the adapalene working deep within your skin, driving the clogs in your skin up to the top layer where the clog can then exit your skin.According to the Differin website, some people start to see a reduction in acne within the first two weeks. You’re right, feeling comfortable in your own skin is a real vindication of that xxI love REN skincare products oh so much – I swear by the AHA Tonic to keep my skin looking clear and bright, and their global defence day cream is gorgeous for those days when I don’t want to think about my routine and just want my skin to look nice! Some chemicals are only harmful in large amounts, but can be extremely beneficial to humans in smaller amounts. You can see more of the discoloration in my skin and can get a better sense of the textural issues I was experiencing.February 4. Do let me know what you think if you do give them a go! I’ve been eyeing it up in M&S for a while now. The primer serum sounds so good, especially as it has given you the confidence to go make-up free at the weekends. I love this stuff and am ordering my second jar. Very inspired to go ahead and try it, especially as it’s given you confidence to go without makeup at weekends! Totally worth trying! I’ve seen these products EVERYWHERE but never tried them. In the meantime do you recommend extraction facials or a hydrafacial to help speed the process of unclogging? Currently, I am managing it with Benzoyl Peroxide. Again, looks like my skin is getting better in general.March 13. Left side. I actually just purchased my second bottle because I traveled with the first which I'd only used 1/3 or and it spilled. However Ren does make a product that really works and that is the Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial. I had been treating my skin with a combination of AHA and BHA several times per week to keep my acne under control. Quick Look. OK, I need to remove my eye make up separately, but in terms of how fresh and soft my skin feels afterwards, it’s fabulous! I use it on my chest and between "the valley", as I am 44 and do not wish to get creepy skin on my chest. If you have any more questions, leave a comment and I’ll do my best to answer it (there are some things I know nothing about, and the best I can do in that scenario is try to point you in the direction of someone who might have an answer for you). I am still hopeful!! And Rose water is often used as a toner so you’re effectively getting both cleansing and toning uses from this product. Browse sustainable & cruelty-free formulas. 98 global ratings | 59 global reviews I love the fact it’s given you the confidence to go make up free, too, I really feel like that goes to show what the right products can do.I don’t think the shift in the weather and central heating is helpful for anyone’s skin but finding skincare products that work is certainly a big step in the right direction! I have somewhat enlarged pores on my cheeks, but they’re not that bad. (If you’d like to learn more about why a low pH cleanser is important, I was ready to start trying something new, and right around that time it was announced that Differin would soon be available for over the counter purchase. A lot of my acne spots had cleared up and the purging process seemed to be over.March 13. I’ve been able to cut way back on acid exfoliators, and in some ways it’s not a choice because my skin doesn’t have the same tolerance to acid that it once did.I’m still getting a handle on my skin’s new likes and dislikes, trying to figure out how often to use AHA and BHA, and seeing it be a bit more reactive to new products than it has in the past.