If you are a person in the United States, the District of Columbia or any U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and you purchased Differin branded acne treatment in the United States between January 1, 2020, and February 19, 2026, you may be eligible to receive benefits from a class action settlement.
A $990,000 settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Galderma Laboratories, L.P. (“Galderma” or “Defendant”). Plaintiffs assert that Galderma misled consumers regarding possible benzene contamination in its Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% Benzoyl Peroxide [“BPO”]), Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% BPO), and Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% BPO) (the “Products”). Galderma denies that the labeling and advertising for its Differin branded acne treatment was misleading, that its products were contaminated with benzene, and denies any wrongdoing or liability. Instead of continuing to litigate the claim in court, the parties have agreed to a class action settlement to avoid the risk, cost, and time of continuing the lawsuit.
You are a Settlement Class Member entitled to receive benefits under the Settlement if the following Settlement Class definition applies to you: all natural persons who, between January 1, 2020, and February 19, 2026, inclusive, purchased in the United States any Covered Product for personal, family, or household use, and not for resale.
If you are a Settlement Class Member, you may file a Claim Form to receive the following Settlement Benefits for each Covered Product you claim. You may submit a Valid Claim for:
- – Valid Claim with Proof of Purchase: If you are a Settlement Class Member and submit a Valid Claim with Proof of Purchase, you will receive $9.00 for each Covered Product. There is no limitation to the number of Covered Products you can seek a cash payment for if a Proof of Purchase is provided with your Claim Form.
- – Valid Claim without Proof of Purchase: If you are a Settlement Class Member and submit a Valid Claim without Proof of Purchase, you will receive $9.00 for up to a maximum of three Covered Products.
- These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained on this Settlement Website and on the Notice.
- The Court must still decide whether to approve the Settlement and attorneys’ fees, reimbursement of costs, and Service Awards. No Settlement Benefits will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement.