starting my acne journey

@taylor.nicole_

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Differin Epiduo Acne Gel

Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) clears acne, prevents breakouts, restores skin tone, and provides prescription strength retinoid acne treatment over the counter.

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Why it worked

The video leverages a common struggle (acne) and presents a clear solution with a relatable "day one" narrative. The creator's personal journey and the product's dual-action benefit create engagement and encourage viewers to follow along.

Summary

The creator documents the start of their acne treatment journey using Differin Epiduo Acne Gel. They purchase the product at Ulta Beauty and apply it for the first time, highlighting its dual-action formula.

Structure

1Introduction to acne journey and purchase at Ulta
2Finding and purchasing Differin Epiduo
3Applying the product for the first time
4

Original caption

day 1 starts now ⭐️ follow along as I document my Epiduo journey! You can find Epiduo Acne Gel through the link in my bio or @Ulta Beauty !! 🩵 #DifferinPartner #acnejourney #acneroutine #acneproneskin #acnemusthaves @@differin

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Product placement

Ulta Beauty: APPEARS - a store where the product is purchased. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Differin Epiduo Acne Gel: ACTS - the product is purchased, shown, and applied to the face for acne treatment. Removing it would change what happens in the video.

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follow along for the journey!

On-screen text

DIFFERIN starting my acne journey with Differin Epiduo Acne Gel partnering mission: find Differin Epiduo contains 2 MEDICINES DIFFERIN EPIDUO ACNE GEL ADAPALENE 0.1% and BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2.5% GEL ACNE TREATMENT DUAL ACTION Combines two acne-clearing ingredients Previously available only by prescription Once daily topical acne treatment NET WT 0.53 oz (15 g) retinoid adapalene benzoyl peroxide retinoid and peroxide product daily and breakouts every so something my July 10th, 2026 one this follow along for the journey! DAY ONE 7/10/26 acne skin beginning breakouts every so something my July 10th, 2026 one this follow along for the journey!

Transcript

After dealing with acne for what feels like forever, today is officially day one. So I'm partnering with Differin to show you guys my journey with Differin Epiduo and that means today we're heading to Ulta to pick it up and finally get started. If you know me, you know I've been struggling with acne for a while and nothing seems to be working. So, of course, I had to bring you along with me for this transformation. So today is July 10th, 2026, which is day one. The reason I'm excited to try Differin Epiduo is because it's the first dual active OTC acne treatment because it has both retinoid adapalene and benzoyl peroxide. It's just one product being added into my daily skincare routine and it's going to kill two birds with one stone. Treat and prevent my acne. This is what my skin is looking like in the beginning, waking up with new breakouts every basically every day. So I'm just so ready for something my acne. Today is July 10th, 2026, which is day one. So make sure you stay tuned for the updates over this multi-week journey to see how my skin improves. I am so excited.

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