La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum contains 19 ingredients. INCI: Water, Alcohol Denat, Propanediol, and more. We have found polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Alcohols

Allergens

Comedogenic

Fragrance

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate

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

Alcohol Denat

Propanediol

Glycolic Acid

Niacinamide

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Pentylene Glycol

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic 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

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Maltodextrin

Phytic Acid

Polyquaternium-10

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

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Brightening

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum contains 19 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens. But we have found: polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

The Ordinary

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution contains 25 ingredients. INCI: Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, and more. We have found fungal acne feeding components.

Polysorbate 20

Aqua (Water)

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Potassium Citrate

Lactic Acid

Tartaric Acid

Panthenol

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

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

Xanthan Gum

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

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

1.2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Healing

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution contains 25 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

Potential hazards

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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