Comparison between CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 2
Components only in CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 22
Uniqueness: 91.7%
Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel 14
Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polyglyceryl 3-Hydroxylauryl Ether, PEG-4 Dilaurate and 9 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 87.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
2
Decyl Glucoside
3
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
4
Glycerin
4
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
5
Niacinamide
5
Polyglyceryl 3-Hydroxylauryl Ether
6
Gluconolactone
6
PEG-4 Dilaurate
7
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
7
PEG-4 Laurate
8
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
8
Zinc PCA
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Antistatic, Hair conditioning, Hair gloss
Effects unique for SA Smoothing Cleanser:
Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Protection, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel:
Hair volumizing, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 24
17%
chemical
17 out of 24
71%
natural
2 out of 16
13%
chemical
12 out of 16
75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#4
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#14
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#10

Detailed view

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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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