"this cream is effective if you have a good skincare routine, and if you are committed and patient. i am 15 and i have used bp, retin-a (tretinoin), erythromicyn-bp, doxycycline and countless other topical creams. out of all of them, adapalene is my favorite. i have extremely sensitive and combination skin, so using topical creams always makes my skin a lot worse before i start seeing the good results. i have a lot of cystic acne due to stress from school and athletics. adapalene has helped reduce the frequency and size of these cysts, as well as other acne i get from my period and bad eating habits. i have 3 tips for you: cleanse your skin, moisturize and use sunscreen when you go out. be patient, everything gets worse before it gets better"