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AKLIEF - Retinoids are the ultimate love/hate skincare story. After five years on prescription-strength Differin for acne and anti-aging, I recently graduated to Aklief—basically Differin’s more advanced cousin. FDA-approved in 2019, it contains trifarotene, a next-generation retinoid specifically designed for acne, and is the first new topical retinoid molecule in over 20 years.
WHY Rx strength? Rx strength retinoids penetrate deeper, work faster, and are clinically proven to treat everything from acne to fine lines with more noticeable results.
It’s been a wild ride: my face was super dry the first few weeks then breakout central on one side of my jawline. But six weeks (and a serious pep talk/ tough love from my derm) later, we’ve finally turned a corner. Aklief uses a newer molecule (trifarotene) that’s more targeted and tolerable for facial skin—so once you get through the purge, it really delivers.
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