La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser contains 16 ingredients. INCI: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, and more. We have found comedogenic components, Sulfates, polyethylene glycol (PEG).

Alcohols

Allergens

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Hexylene Glycol

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

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.

Water

Decyl Glucoside

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

Sodium Chloride

Coco-Betaine

Sodium Hydroxide

Zinc Gluconate

Tetrasodium EDTA

Polyquaternium-47

Menthol

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

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

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Brightening

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser contains 16 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Parabens, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components, Sulfates, polyethylene glycol (PEG).

Neutrogena

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser

Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser contains 19 ingredients. INCI: Salicylic Acid, Water, Cetyl Alcohol, and more. We have found comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Cetyl Alcohol

Polysorbate 60

Salicylic Acid

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

Glycolic Acid

Steareth-21

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Cetyl Lactate

Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

Panthenol

Benzalkonium Chloride

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Xanthan Gum

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

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.

Acne fighting

Antioxidant

Healing

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser contains 19 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG). But we have found: comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Product Comparison

Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Sulfates

PEG

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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