Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel vs. Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel

Bioderma

Sebium Foaming Gel

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14 Ingredients 21

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Water

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

PEG-8

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Coco-Betaine

Methylpropanediol

Hexylene Glycol

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Chloride

Mannitol

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Xylitol

Zinc PCA

Rhamnose

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Uniqueness9 out of 14

64.3%

Uniqueness16 out of 21

76.2%

Positive Effects

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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

6 out of 21

29%

chemical

12 out of 21

57%

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: 1Negative: 1

Propylene Glycol^#18Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Lactic Acid^#14

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel vs. Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel

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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#2Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 3

#3PEG-8

Origin: chemical

Role: Humectant, Solvent

Soothing

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#3Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

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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#4Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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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#5Disodium EDTA

Origin: chemical

Role: Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.