Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar K [+] - Renovating Care For Oily Skin vs. Avene Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion

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24 Ingredients 22

1
Water
1
Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
2
Propylene Glycol
2
Glycerin
3
Octyldodecanol
3
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
4
Dimethicone
4
C14-22 Alcohols
5
PEG-100 Stearate
5
Dimethicone
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
6
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
7
Salicylic Acid
7
Triethylhexanoin
8
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/​ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
8
1,2-Hexanediol
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Uniqueness20 out of 24
83.3%
Uniqueness18 out of 22
81.8%

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
6 out of 24
25%
chemical
17 out of 24
71%
natural
3 out of 22
14%
chemical
17 out of 22
77%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#2Butylene Glycol#22Tocopherol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#7Glyceryl Stearate SE#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#7
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#21,2-Hexanediol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Benzoic Acid#12

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar K [+] - Renovating Care For Oily Skin vs. Avene Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion
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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#1Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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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

#3Octyldodecanol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Moisturizing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#4C14-22 Alcohols

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.

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#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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