Adapalene gel for treating acne and regulating oils in oily skin. Adapalene is the best gel for getting rid of acne, as Adapalene gel belongs to the retinoids that work to get rid of the inflammation that causes acne. Adapalene gel also works to kill the bacteria that lead to acne, and helps regulate oils in oily skin by eliminating excess oily secretions in the skin. It is available in the form of a gel, and Adapalene ointment is not available.