Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Serum

- 22 components -

- 21 components -

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Ingredients in both products 7

Water, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid and 2 more. Show.

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector 15

Cyclohexasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, PEG-100 Stearate and 10 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 68.2%

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum 14

Alcohol Denatured, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 66.7%

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Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Cyclohexasiloxane

Water

Isononyl Isononanoate

Alcohol Denatured

Propylene Glycol

Propanediol

Isohexadecane

Glycolic Acid

Niacinamide

PEG-100 Stearate

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Glyceryl Stearate SE

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, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector:

Protection, Anti dandruff

Effects unique for Effaclar Serum:

Antistatic, Hair gloss

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 22

23%

chemical

17 out of 22

77%

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: 1Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#18Glyceryl Stearate SE^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Citric Acid^#15Salicylic Acid^#18

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

La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum

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 (1.5%)

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.