Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment vs. Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

Paula's Choice

0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

- 21 components -

- 52 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 18

Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denatured, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide and 13 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 85.7%

Components only in Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment 49

Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Bakuchiol and 44 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 94.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Dimethicone

Alcohol Denatured

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Propanediol

Isononyl Isononanoate

Glycolic Acid

Butylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Bakuchiol

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Arachidyl Alcohol

Pentylene Glycol

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment:

Acne fighting, Antistatic, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment:

UV Protection, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Anti dandruff, Hair structure improvement, 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

14 out of 52

27%

chemical

34 out of 52

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: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#5Glycerin^#11Sodium Hyaluronate^#21Allantoin^#29

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#29Glyceryl Stearate SE^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#29Retinol (Vitamin A)^#17Benzoic Acid^#51

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment vs. Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

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.