No Proof: Differin Acne Treatment $990K Benzene Settlement

Consumers who purchased Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% benzoyl peroxide), Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% benzoyl peroxide) or Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% benzoyl peroxide) in the United States, the District of Columbia or any U.S. territory between Jan. 1, 2020, and Feb. 19, 2026, may be eligible to claim up to $9 per product from a class action settlement.

Galderma Laboratories LP agreed to pay $990,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers about possible benzene contamination in certain Differin acne treatment products.

Who can file a claim?

To be eligible for compensation, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• They are a natural person (not a business or other entity).
• They purchased one or more of these products for personal, family or household use (not for resale):
• Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% benzoyl peroxide)
• Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% benzoyl peroxide)
• Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% benzoyl peroxide)

• They purchased the product(s) between Jan. 1, 2020, and Feb. 19, 2026, in the United States, the District of Columbia or any U.S. territory (including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

Class members may file only one claim form per household. The settlement administrator will reject multiple claims from the same household.

How much can class members get?

• With proof of purchase: $9 for each product with no cap on the number of products as long as the class member provides documentation to support each purchase
• Without proof of purchase: $9 for up to three products for a maximum of $27 based on the claimant’s attestation

If the total amount all class members claim exceeds the net settlement fund (after deductions for fees and costs), the settlement administrator will reduce payments proportionally.

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can submit the online claim form or print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. They may also call 1-877-317-7638 to request a paper claim form. The claim deadline is May 19, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Differin BPO Product Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 4100, Portland, OR 97208-4100

If a claimant’s contact information changes after they submit a claim, they must notify the claims administrator at the address above.

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

Class members may claim up to three products without proof by attesting to their purchase for personal use.

Class members claiming more than three products must provide proof of purchase. This includes receipts, online order confirmations, emails from retailers or credit card statements showing the purchase amount, seller, date and product. Class members can redact unrelated information.

Payout options

• Digital payment via Venmo or Zelle (must provide associated email or phone number)
• Digital Mastercard sent by email (must provide email)
• ACH transfer to a checking or savings account (must provide routing and account numbers)
• Physical check (must provide address)

$990,000 settlement fund breakdown

The $990,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: $90,000
• Attorneys' fees and costs: $330,000
• Service award to class representative: Up to $2,500
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: May 19, 2026
• Deadline for exclusion: May 19, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 30, 2026

When is the Differin settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments approximately 45 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Galderma Laboratories LP misled consumers about possible benzene contamination in certain Differin acne treatment products.

Galderma denies the allegations and any liability, but both sides agreed to settle to avoid the risk, cost and time of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ