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

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

COSRX

The Retinol 0.3 Cream

- 21 components -

- 51 components -

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Ingredients in both products 2

Water, Propanediol

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 19

Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denatured, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide and 14 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 90.5%

Components only in COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream 49

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol and 44 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 96.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Alcohol Denatured

Butylene Glycol

Propanediol

Glycerin

Glycolic Acid

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil

Niacinamide

Tocopherol

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Tocopheryl Acetate

Pentylene Glycol

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

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

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

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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

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.