Comparison between Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream

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27 Ingredients 12

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
2
Glycerin
3
Bisabolol
3
Myristic Acid
4
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
4
Potassium Hydroxide
5
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
5
Glyceryl Stearate SE
6
Glycerin
6
Stearic Acid
7
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
7
Lauric Acid
8
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
8
Palmitic Acid
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Uniqueness24 out of 27
88.9%
Uniqueness9 out of 12
75.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 27
41%
chemical
12 out of 27
44%
natural
3 out of 12
25%
chemical
8 out of 12
67%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#8Butylene Glycol#9Panthenol#26
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#12
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Palmitic Acid#8
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#12Myristic Acid#3Glyceryl Stearate SE#5Stearic Acid#6Lauric Acid#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#12

Detailed view

Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream
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.

Position 2

#2Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 3

#3Bisabolol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Softening
Soothing
Lightening
Healing
Antiseptic
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Bisabolol is one of the most effective healing ingredients in cosmetics. It is a great component for reducing inflammation. It contains a lot of Vitamin B5 known as Panthenol, but it acts much better than Panthenol due to its wider effectiveness. It softens the skin and helps to recover skin cells after dryness. It is also a nice protector – it helps to protect the skin from aggressive chemical and physical impact. Bisabolol, Panthenol, and Allantoin are the true saviors and very often you can find all these 3 components mixed in a product for better efficiency.

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#3Myristic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 4

#4Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Potassium Hydroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: Antidandruff agent, Antimicrobial agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a 100% natural preservative. It's not as strong as its chemical alternatives, but it can be used in organic products.

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#5Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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