Comparison between CeraVe Acne Control Gel vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

CeraVe

Acne Control Gel

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

- 24 components -

- 21 components -

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Ingredients in both products 5

Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide

Components only in CeraVe Acne Control Gel 19

Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide EOP and 14 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 79.2%

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 16

Alcohol Denatured, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26 and 11 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 76.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Glycerin

Water

Sodium Hydroxide

Alcohol Denatured

Glycolic Acid

Propanediol

Lactic Acid

Glycolic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Niacinamide

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Ceramide Np

Pentylene Glycol

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Acne Control Gel:

Healing, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair volumizing, Hair protection

Effects unique for Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment:

Lifting

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

7 out of 24

29%

chemical

13 out of 24

54%

natural

5 out of 21

24%

chemical

16 out of 21

76%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2Sodium Hyaluronate^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycolic Acid^#4Salicylic Acid^#6

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Glycolic Acid^#4Lactic Acid^#5Salicylic Acid^#6Benzoic Acid^#24

Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Alcohol Denatured^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#5

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#5Citric Acid^#12

Detailed view

CeraVe Acne Control Gel vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.