Differin Acne Product Settlement — $9 Per Product, No Proof Required
By Steve Levine
Published: March 22, 2026
Claim Deadline: May 19, 2026
Payout: $9.00 per product
Proof Required: No (up to 3 products without proof / unlimited with receipts)
What Is This Settlement About?
If you bought Differin acne products in the past few years, you may be owed $9 per product -- and you do not need a receipt to get paid for up to three of them.A class action lawsuit alleged that Galderma Laboratories, the company behind Differin, misled consumers about possible benzene contamination in three of its benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products. Benzene is a known carcinogen -- a chemical linked to cancer. The lawsuit claims consumers would not have purchased these products, or would have paid less for them, if they had known about the potential benzene contamination.
Galderma denies that its Differin products were contaminated with benzene. Galderma denies that its labeling and advertising were misleading. Galderma denies any wrongdoing or liability. The court has not determined that Galderma did anything wrong. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and time of continuing the lawsuit.
Galderma has agreed to pay $990,000 into a settlement fund.
Which Products Are Covered?
Only three specific Differin products are included in this settlement. All three are benzoyl peroxide (BPO) formulations:Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% Benzoyl Peroxide) -- this is the daily face wash with benzoyl peroxide
Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% Benzoyl Peroxide) -- this is the spot treatment gel applied directly to individual blemishes
Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% Benzoyl Peroxide) -- this is the stronger foaming cleanser
Other Differin products are NOT included. Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%), which is the retinoid-based acne treatment that Differin is best known for, is not part of this settlement. Only the three benzoyl peroxide products listed above are covered.
Who Qualifies?
You qualify if you are a person in the United States, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory (including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) who purchased any of the three covered Differin products between January 1, 2020 and February 19, 2026 for personal, family, or household use (not for resale).How Much Can You Get?
You can receive $9.00 for each qualifying Differin product you purchased. There are two ways to file.Without proof of purchase: you can claim up to 3 products at $9.00 each, for a maximum of $27.00. No receipts or documentation needed -- just submit the claim form and attest that you purchased the products.
With proof of purchase: there is no limit to the number of products you can claim. If you have receipts showing you bought 10 bottles of Differin Daily Deep Cleanser over the past six years, you can claim all 10 at $9.00 each ($90.00). The more receipts you have, the more you can claim.
After deducting attorney fees, administration costs, and service awards from the $990,000 fund, the remaining amount will be distributed to claimants. If total approved claims exceed the available fund, payments may be reduced proportionally.
How Do I File a Claim?
Submit your claim form online at DifferinBPOProductSettlement.com or by mail. The online form is the fastest way to file. If you prefer to mail a paper form, you can download one from the settlement website or request one by writing to the claims administrator.Your claim must be submitted online or postmarked by May 19, 2026.
Important Deadlines
Claim Deadline: May 19, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline: May 19, 2026
Objection Deadline: May 19, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: June 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM, Courtroom 2119, Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604
What Is Benzene and Why Does It Matter?
Benzene is a chemical compound classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. It is associated with an increased risk of leukemia and other blood cancers with prolonged exposure. Benzene is not an ingredient in benzoyl peroxide acne products -- the concern raised in this and similar lawsuits is that benzene may form as a degradation byproduct of benzoyl peroxide under certain conditions, such as high temperatures or prolonged storage. Several benzoyl peroxide acne products from multiple brands have faced similar lawsuits and recalls in recent years.Galderma denies that its products contained benzene and denies any wrongdoing.
Settlement Notice PDF
Download the Full Settlement Notice (PDF)Case Information
Case: Williams v. Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Case Number: No. 1:24-cv-02222 (N.D. Ill.)
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Judge: Hon. Lindsay Jenkins
Defendant: Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Settlement Fund: $990,000
Payout Per Product: $9.00
Without Proof: Up to 3 products ($27 max)
With Proof: Unlimited products at $9.00 each
Class Period: January 1, 2020 through February 19, 2026
Claim Deadline: May 19, 2026
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: May 19, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: June 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Settlement Website: DifferinBPOProductSettlement.com
Class Counsel: Bryson Harris Suciu & DeMay PLLC, Bursor & Fisher P.A., Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz PLLC, Milberg PLLC
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Claim Form Website: DifferinBPOProductSettlement.com
File Your Claim -- Deadline May 19, 2026
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website at DifferinBPOProductSettlement.com. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm.
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Pre-Qualify| Differin Acne Product Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Open -- Accepting Claims |
|---|---|
| Settlement Fund | $990,000 |
| Per Product | $9.00 |
| Without Proof | Up to 3 products ($27 max) |
| With Proof | Unlimited at $9.00 each |
| Claim Deadline | May 19, 2026 |
| Products Covered | 3 Differin BPO products only |
| Final Approval | June 30, 2026 |
| Website | Differin BPO Product Settlement |