Comparison between La Roche-Posay Effaclear Medicated Acne Face Wash vs. SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

16 Ingredients 16

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
2
Coco-Betaine
3
Decyl Glucoside
3
Propylene Glycol
4
Glycerin
4
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
5
Sodium Chloride
5
Sorbitol
6
Coco-Betaine
6
Glycerin
7
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
7
Glycolic Acid
8
Hexylene Glycol
8
Triethanolamine
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Uniqueness9 out of 16
56.3%
Uniqueness9 out of 16
56.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 16
31%
chemical
11 out of 16
69%
natural
6 out of 16
38%
chemical
9 out of 16
56%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Menthol#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Menthol#14Citric Acid#16
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#3Glycerin#6Sodium Laureth Sulfate#9
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#7Salicylic Acid#12Menthol#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Glycolic Acid#7Salicylic Acid#12Menthol#14

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Effaclear Medicated Acne Face Wash vs. SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser 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
Bad for dry skin
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#2Coco-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 ]
Position 3

#3Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

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#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

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
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.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural
Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.

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#5Sorbitol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Flavoring agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sorbitol is usually used for making different gels. It helps the product to keep water and it helps to deliver active components deeper into the skin. It is a moisturizing and soothing component. It is usually accepted well by all skin types.

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