If you've ever bought a Differin acne cleanser or spot treatment, you may be owed money from the Williams v. Galderma Laboratories class action settlement. The settlement covers three Benzoyl Peroxide products and pays $9 per product, with a maximum of 3 products per household. That's up to $27 total, and no proof of purchase is required. The claims deadline is May 19, 2026.
What Is the Differin Acne Settlement?
The settlement comes from Williams v. Galderma Laboratories, L.P., a class action lawsuit alleging that Galderma misrepresented certain aspects of three Differin acne products containing Benzoyl Peroxide. Rather than go to trial, Galderma agreed to a $990,000 settlement fund that pays cash to consumers who purchased the affected products between January 1, 2020 and February 19, 2026.
The settlement is open to all U.S. residents. No proof of purchase is required to file a basic claim.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a U.S. resident
- You purchased one or more of the three covered Differin products
- Your purchase was made between January 1, 2020 and February 19, 2026
The settlement covers three specific products, not the entire Differin lineup. Only products containing Benzoyl Peroxide are included — the original Differin Adapalene Gel (the popular retinoid treatment) is not part of this settlement.
Eligible Products
The settlement covers exactly three products:
- Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% Benzoyl Peroxide)
- Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% Benzoyl Peroxide)
- Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% Benzoyl Peroxide)
These are sold at drugstores, supermarkets, Target, Walmart, Amazon, and most online retailers. If you've purchased any of them over the past several years, you qualify for a claim.
How Much Can You Get?
The payout structure is simple:
- $9 per product regardless of what you actually paid
- Maximum of 3 products per household without proof of purchase
- Up to $27 total per household
You do not need to provide receipts, order confirmations, or any documentation. If you can remember buying any of these products during the class period, you can file a claim.
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Filing your Differin settlement claim is straightforward. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Gather Your Information
You'll need your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. You'll also need a Venmo or Zelle phone number for payment — the claim form uses a single shared phone field for both payment methods.
Step 2: Select Your Products
Choose which of the three products you purchased (you can select up to all 3). If you used all three at some point in the past 5 years, select all three to maximize your payout.
Step 3: Complete the Claim Form
The claim form requires your personal information, the products you're claiming, and your electronic signature. Using Class Action Buddy, this process takes about 2 minutes since the app auto-fills your saved profile information and generates the PDF form for you.
Step 4: Submit Before May 19, 2026
Make sure your claim is submitted before the deadline. If mailing a physical form, it must be postmarked by May 19, 2026. We recommend submitting at least a week early to account for any postal delays.
Important Deadlines
- Claims deadline: May 19, 2026
- Purchase period: January 1, 2020 – February 19, 2026
- Expected payout: Several months after the claims period closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a receipt to file?
No. You can file without proof of purchase and still receive the full $9 per product.
Does this cover Differin Adapalene Gel?
No. This settlement only covers the three Benzoyl Peroxide products listed above. Differin Adapalene Gel (the original retinoid acne treatment) is not part of this settlement.
Can I claim products purchased at any retailer?
Yes. The settlement covers Differin products purchased from any U.S. retailer including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Amazon, and others.
What if I'm not sure which product I bought?
If you bought Differin acne products in the past few years, there's a good chance they were one of the three covered products. You can select any combination you remember purchasing. There's no way to verify product choices without a receipt, so file honestly based on what you remember.
How will I be paid?
Payments are sent via Venmo or Zelle. You'll need to provide a phone number associated with one of those accounts on the claim form.
Don't let this settlement deadline pass you by. A few minutes of your time could mean $27 in your pocket. View the full settlement details or download Class Action Buddy to file your claim today.