Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Retinoid Acne Treatment
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8 Ingredients 9
1
Adapalene
1
Adapalene Usp
2
Carbomer Homopolymer
2
(Retinoid)
3
Edetate Disodium
3
Carbomer Homopolymer
4
Methylparaben
4
Edetate Disodium
5
Poloxamer 182
5
Methylparaben
6
Propylene Glycol
6
Poloxamer 182
7
Water
7
Propylene Glycol
8
Sodium Hydroxide
8
Water
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Uniqueness1 out of 8
12.5%
Uniqueness2 out of 9
22.2%
Positive Effects
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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
1 out of 8
13%
chemical
4 out of 8
50%
natural
1 out of 9
11%
chemical
4 out of 9
44%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Detailed view
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Retinoid Acne Treatment
Position 1
#1Adapalene
Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#1Adapalene Usp
Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2
#2Carbomer Homopolymer
Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2(Retinoid)
Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3
#3Edetate Disodium
Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Carbomer Homopolymer
Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4
#4Methylparaben
Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative
Parabens
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Methylparaben is an effective preservative. It is a controversial ingredient in terms of safety. In 2006 there was a laboratory test showed that this component can increase the sun sensitivity of the skin cells. That’s why it’s a good idea to use sunscreen after you use this component.
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#4Edetate Disodium
Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5
#5Poloxamer 182
Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#5Methylparaben
Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative
Parabens
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Methylparaben is an effective preservative. It is a controversial ingredient in terms of safety. In 2006 there was a laboratory test showed that this component can increase the sun sensitivity of the skin cells. That’s why it’s a good idea to use sunscreen after you use this component.