Comparison between Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

Paula's Choice

CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

- 18 components -

- 16 components -

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Ingredients in both products 4

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citric Acid

Components only in Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser 14

Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Arginine and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 77.8%

Components only in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash 12

Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Hexylene Glycol and 7 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 75.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Decyl Glucoside

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Glycerin

Sodium Chloride

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Coco-Betaine

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Arginine

Hexylene Glycol

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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 structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser:

Acne fighting, Healing, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection

Effects unique for Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash:

No unique effects found

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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 18

28%

chemical

13 out of 18

72%

natural

5 out of 16

31%

chemical

11 out of 16

69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Glycerin^#5Butylene Glycol^#9Panthenol^#11Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#7

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Citric Acid^#13

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

Detailed view

Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

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.