Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Lotion vs. Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Clarifying Lotion

Paula's Choice

CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution

- 11 components -

- 18 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Lotion 8

Alcohol Denatured, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA and 3 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 72.7%

Components only in Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 15

Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate-20, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and 10 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 83.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Alcohol Denatured

Water

Glycerin

Dipropylene Glycol

Sodium Citrate

Pentylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol

Polysorbate-20

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Butylene Glycol

Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Effaclar Clarifying Lotion:

Antioxidant, Lightening, Lifting, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution:

Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

4 out of 11

36%

chemical

7 out of 11

64%

natural

3 out of 18

17%

chemical

14 out of 18

78%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Glycerin^#3Propylene Glycol^#5Alcohol Denatured^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Citric Acid^#9Salicylic Acid^#10

Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#6Glycerin^#7Sodium Hyaluronate^#8Allantoin^#10Panthenol^#11

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Allantoin^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#10Salicylic Acid^#1

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Lotion vs. Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution

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 (2%)

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.