Differin BPO Acne Product Settlement 2026 -- Get $9 Per Product, File by May 19

What happened

Class period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023

Galderma Laboratories makes Differin, a widely used over-the-counter acne treatment line.

A class action lawsuit (Williams v. Galderma Laboratories, L.P., Case No. 1:24-cv-02222) alleged that Galderma misled consumers about possible benzene contamination in three of its BPO (benzoyl peroxide) products: Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% BPO), Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% BPO), and Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% BPO).

Benzene is a known carcinogen -- not exactly what you were signing up for when you picked up an acne wash.

Galderma denies the allegations and any wrongdoing. No court has ruled against the company. The parties agreed to a $990,000 settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Anyone who bought one of the three covered Differin BPO products in the United States for personal use between January 1, 2020, and February 19, 2026, may be eligible to file a claim.

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• Purchased Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% BPO), Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% BPO), or Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% BPO) in the United States
• Purchase was made between January 1, 2020, and February 19, 2026
• Product was purchased for personal, family, or household use -- not for resale or commercial purposes
• You are a natural person (individuals only -- not businesses or resellers)

How to file

1. Go to the official settlement website at https://www.differinbpoproductsettlement.com/
2. Click "Start Your Claim" or navigate to the Submit a Claim page Complete the online Claim Form with your purchase information
3. If filing with proof of purchase, attach your receipt, invoice, or order confirmation Submit your Claim Form online by May 19, 2026 -- you will receive a confirmation email with a code; save it
4. Alternatively, print and mail your completed, signed Claim Form to: Differin BPO Product Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 4100, Portland, OR 97208-4100 (postmarked by May 19, 2026)

Proof required

• Proof of purchase (receipt, invoice, or order confirmation) is optional but recommended -- it removes the three-product cap on your claim
• Without proof, you may still claim up to three covered products at $9.00 each
• Only one Claim Form per household is allowed -- multiple submissions from the same household will be rejected

Payment timing

Cash payments will be distributed after the Settlement receives final court approval. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for June 30, 2026. Check the official settlement website for updates on timing and payment method.

Important links

• Official website
• Claim form
• Important dates
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• Only one Claim Form is allowed per household. If multiple forms come in from the same address, all of them will be rejected -- so coordinate with anyone else in your home before filing.
• You cannot opt out by phone or email. Exclusion requests must be submitted in writing, either through the settlement website or by mail, postmarked by May 19, 2026.
• If your contact information changes after you file, notify the Claims Administrator in writing at the mailing address above.
• Watch for scams. Use only the official settlement website: https://www.differinbpoproductsettlement.com/
• The settlement administrator is Epiq, a court-appointed claims administration company.

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