Comparison between Murad Clarifying Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

Murad

Clarifying Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

- 32 components -

- 14 components -

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Ingredients in both products 2

Water, Citric Acid

Components only in Murad Clarifying Cleanser 30

Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26 and 25 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 93.8%

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser 12

Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate and 7 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 85.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Glycerin

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Coco-Betaine

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Propanediol

Methyl Gluceth-20

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

PPG-26-Buteth-26

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Sodium Chloride

Butylene Glycol

Sodium Hydroxide

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Clarifying Cleanser:

Acne fighting, Anti-aging, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Regeneration, Protection, Hair protection

Effects unique for Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser:

Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

12 out of 32

38%

chemical

16 out of 32

50%

natural

5 out of 14

36%

chemical

7 out of 14

50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#8

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#1Menthol^#12Glyceryl Stearate SE^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 4

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil^#31Salicylic Acid^#1Menthol^#12Citric Acid^#20Limonene^#24

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#9

Detailed view

Murad Clarifying Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

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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#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.