Differin
(https://differin.com) 📸 Data Snapshot: May 26, 2026Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.
Authority is well-established through technical implementation and historical context. The schema_json links the brand to Cetaphil (Galderma), a known pharmaceutical leader, providing an institutional footprint. While specific dermatologists are not named on the main pages, the frequent referencing of FDA approval (2016) and AAD guidelines (19,000+ dermatologists) provides a massive institutional authority that replaces the need for ‘celebrity doctor’ branding.
The disconnect is almost non-existent; performance claims are quantified and qualified. Unlike many cosmetic brands that promise ‘overnight’ results, Differin explicitly warns users of the ‘retinization’ period (2-4 weeks of irritation) and states that significant results require 12 weeks. This transparency regarding product side effects and timelines is a high-substance indicator that reduces BS.
Identity & Authority is read from the structured data first: whether the site declares who it is in machine-readable schema, with verifiable identity links. Below is the schema captured per page, then the external proof links that support (or fail to support) that identity.
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps
Homepage schema
[
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "Cetaphil",
"url": "https://differin.com/",
"logo": "https://differin.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-Differin-Site/-/default/dwd74074f1/images/logo_small.png",
"sameAs": [
"https://www.facebook.com/Cetaphil",
"https://www.youtube.com/CetaphilUS",
"https://www.instagram.com/cetaphilus/"
]
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebSite",
"url": "https://differin.com/",
"potentialAction": {
"@type": "SearchAction",
"target": {
"@type": "EntryPoint",
"urlTemplate": "https://differin.com/?q={search_term_string}"
},
"query-input": "required name=search_term_string"
}
}
]
/shop/differin-gel/3029949.html
{
"@context": "http://schema.org/",
"@type": "Product",
"@id": "https://differin.com/shop/differin-gel/3029949.html",
"name": "Differin 0.1% Adapalene Gel Treatment",
"description": "<p class=\"mb-3\">Take a different approach to clearing—and preventing—your acne with Differin Adapalene Gel Retinoid Treatment. When used every single day, Differin Gel can reduce up to 87% of acne in up to 12 weeks *based on an in-vitro laboratory study.</p></br>\r\n\r\n<p> </p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Treats acne with the power of Rx, without a prescription needed</li></br>\r\n\t<li>Prevents breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads, blemishes and clogged pores by regulating skin cell turnover</li></br>\r\n\t<li>Restores skin tone and texture by clearing acne</li></br>\r\n\t<li>Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce acne and redness</li></br>\r\n\t<li>Available in 15g (up to 30-day supply) and 45g (up to 90-day supply)</li></br>\r\n\t<li>Find it in a<b> </b>tube<b> </b>or easy-to-use pump</li></br>\r\n\t<li>Differin® Gel can be used to effectively treat acne or “maskne” caused by wearing face masks or facial coverings</li></br>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p> </p>",
"mpn": "3029949",
"sku": "3029949",
"brand": {
"@type": "Thing",
"name": "Differin"
},
"image": [
"https://differin.com/dw/image/v2/BGGN_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-differin-us-m-catalog/default/dwb8e06dd8/3029949/GEL15GTube-Carton.png?sw=900&sh=900&sm=fit&q=85"
],
"offers": {
"url": [],
"@type": "Offer",
"priceCurrency": "USD",
"availability": "http://schema.org/InStock"
}
}
🛡️ Trust Signals — external proof links that back the declared identity
| Page | Reviews | Proof links |
|---|---|---|
| / (home) | 9 | 1 |
| /shop/differin-gel/3029949.html | 171 | 3 |
| /buy.html | 17 | 1 |
| /learn/faqs.html | 4 | 2 |
This page presents a snapshot of public data from Differin, captured on May 26, 2026, to show how machine logic reads Identity & Authority signals into an AI reputation evaluation.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” for the purpose of independent signal analysis, allowing readers to see the raw signals behind the reputation score.
Notice to Differin: This analysis is part of a non-adversarial audit conducted by 1 Euro SEO. The results are intended as professional feedback to help improve any website’s machine-readability and authority signals. The evaluation is free, and any company can request a fresh audit at any time.
Any company can use the insights for free and improve its voice. When a company has updated its content, it can always submit a new audit request, which will be reflected in a new current score.
To all users: You are encouraged to visit the live site at https://differin.com to view the most current version of its content and see directly what this company is about and what it offers.