La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Cleansing Gel

Effaclar Cleansing Gel

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Cleansing Gel contains 14 ingredients. INCI: Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-8, and more. We have found comedogenic components, Sulfates, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances.

Alcohols

Allergens

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Hexylene Glycol

Comedogenic

Parfum/Fragrance

Fragrance

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

PEG-8

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Aqua/Water

Coco-Betaine

Sodium Chloride

Zinc PCA

Sodium Hydroxide

Citric acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It's a good exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and thus to prevent acne. It&rsquo;s not as effective as glycolic or lactic acids but still, it's a nice ingredient in a product.

Citric Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Makes the product smell nice. It may be unsafe for skin because "fragrance" is a generic term. It may include a mixture of many different chemicals, sometimes not good for your skin. That's why it's one of the most popular causes of contact allergy.

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Moisturising

Soothing

Brightening

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Cleansing Gel contains 14 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Parabens, fungal acne feeding components. But we have found: comedogenic components, Sulfates, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances.

CeraVe

CeraVe Sa Smoothing Cleanser

Sa Smoothing Cleanser

CeraVe Sa Smoothing Cleanser contains 24 ingredients. INCI: Aqua/Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, and more. We have found polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Gluconolactone

Ceramide Np

Ceramide Ap

Ceramide Eop

Carbomer

Calcium Gluconate

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Cholesterol

It is a preservative and product's formula stabilizer. In other words, it helps the product to stay in its original shape. It prevents the components from chemical reactions with each other. It also increases the penetration of the components. It is very well researched and considered to be safe.

Disodium EDTA

Tetrasodium EDTA

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Phytosphingosine

Xanthan Gum

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Acne fighting

Antioxidant

Healing

Softening

CeraVe Sa Smoothing Cleanser contains 24 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

Effaclar Cleansing Gel

Sa Smoothing Cleanser

Positive effects

Moisturising

Soothing

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Sulfates

PEG

Fragrance

Potential hazards

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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