Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

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12 Ingredients 17

1
Water
1
Water
2
Isostearyl Alcohol
2
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
3
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
4
Pentylene Glycol
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Silica
5
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
6
Carbomer
6
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
7
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
7
Benzyl Alcohol
8
Potassium Hydroxide
8
Caprylyl Glycol
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Uniqueness8 out of 12
66.7%
Uniqueness13 out of 17
76.5%

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
2 out of 12
17%
chemical
9 out of 12
75%
natural
5 out of 17
29%
chemical
11 out of 17
65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#5Panthenol#12Stearyl Alcohol#16
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#10

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
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

#2Isostearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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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

#3Glycerin

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.

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#3Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

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#4Cetearyl 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.

Position 5

#5Silica

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.

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#5Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Anti-aging
Nutrifying
Regeneration
Hair follicle nutrition
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Avocado oil is a natural ingredient with an excellent rejuvenating and moisturizing effect. It's so effective because it contains a lot of squalene - a very strong chemical that protects the skin and helps to keep it hydrated. It's also a nice antioxidant that helps to slower aging. Avocado oil also contains different vitamins (A, B, E), lecithin, and beta-carotene.

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