Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment vs. COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 2
Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 19
Uniqueness: 90.5%
Components only in COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream 49
Uniqueness: 96.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Salicylic Acid
1
Water
2
Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Alcohol Denatured
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Propanediol
4
Glycerin
5
Glycolic Acid
5
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
6
Niacinamide
6
Tocopherol
7
Dimethyl Isosorbide
7
Tocopheryl Acetate
8
Pentylene Glycol
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment:
Cleansing, Antistatic, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for The Retinol 0.3 Cream:
UV Protection, Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair volumizing, Hair protection
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 21
24%
chemical
16 out of 21
76%
natural
13 out of 51
25%
chemical
33 out of 51
65%

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Alcohol Denatured#3
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#1Glycolic Acid#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#1Glycolic Acid#5Citric Acid#12
Dry skin
Positive: 10Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3Glycerin#4Tocopherol#6Panthenol#10Allantoin#26Palmitic Acid#33Sodium Hyaluronate#371,2-Hexanediol#39Beta Carotene#42Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#48
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 5
Allantoin#26Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#5Glyceryl Stearate SE#22Stearic Acid#31Myristic Acid#44Lauric Acid#46
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#26Retinol (Vitamin A)#20

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment vs. COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream
Position 1

#1Salicylic 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
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.

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#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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