Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Blemish Treatment

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Serum

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+ Blemish Treatment

- 21 components -

- 30 components -

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Ingredients in both products 5

Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Fragrance

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum 16

Water, Alcohol Denatured, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide and 11 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 76.2%

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Blemish Treatment 25

Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Silica and 20 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 83.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Glycerin

Water

Dimethicone

Alcohol Denatured

Isocetyl Stearate

Propanediol

Niacinamide

Glycolic Acid

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Niacinamide

Silica

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Pentylene Glycol

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

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Positive Effects

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

Effects unique for Effaclar Serum:

Lifting, Antistatic, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Effaclar Duo+ Blemish Treatment:

UV Protection, Protection, Anti dandruff, Hair structure improvement

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 21

24%

chemical

16 out of 21

76%

natural

3 out of 30

10%

chemical

25 out of 30

83%

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: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#1

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 4

Salicylic Acid^#28Isocetyl Stearate^#3Sorbitan Oleate^#10Glyceryl Stearate SE^#13Myristyl Myristate^#16

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#28

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Blemish Treatment

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid (1.5%)

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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#1Glycerin

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.