Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser For Oily Skin vs. Cosmedix Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser For Oily Skin

Cosmedix

Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser

- 14 components -

- 39 components -

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Ingredients in both products 5

Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser For Oily Skin 9

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-8, Coco-Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate and 4 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 64.3%

Components only in Cosmedix Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser 34

Decyl Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol and 29 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 87.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Decyl Glucoside

PEG-8

Ethoxydiglycol

Coco-Betaine

Salicylic Acid

Hexylene Glycol

Glycerin

Sodium Chloride

Propanediol

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Polysorbate-20

Zinc PCA

Triethyl Citrate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Cleansing, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser For Oily Skin:

No unique effects found

Effects unique for Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser:

UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Anti-aging, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair strengthening, Hair structure improvement, 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

4 out of 14

29%

chemical

10 out of 14

71%

natural

22 out of 39

56%

chemical

11 out of 39

28%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#10

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract^#21

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#4Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#4Lactic Acid^#36

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser For Oily Skin vs. Cosmedix Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser

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

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

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#2Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant

Cleansing

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

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Position 3

#3PEG-8

Origin: chemical

Role: Humectant, Solvent

Soothing

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#3Ethoxydiglycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair structure improvement

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 4

#4Coco-Betaine

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#4Salicylic Acid

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.

Position 5

#5Hexylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Hexylene Glycol is mostly used for formulation purposes. It’s a good surfactant, emulsifier, and viscosity-reducing agent. It maintains the density of the formulation of the product preventing it from separating. It also makes the product feel better.

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#5Glycerin

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

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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