Comparison between (Re)Herm Daily Facial Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser For Oily Skin

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20 Ingredients 14

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Stearic Acid
3
PEG-8
4
Lauric Acid
4
Coco-Betaine
5
Potassium Hydroxide
5
Hexylene Glycol
6
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
6
Sodium Chloride
7
Decyl Glucoside
7
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
8
Coco-Betaine
8
Zinc PCA
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Uniqueness16 out of 20
80.0%
Uniqueness10 out of 14
71.4%

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
4 out of 20
20%
chemical
13 out of 20
65%
natural
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
10 out of 14
71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#16
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Stearic Acid#3Lauric Acid#4Glyceryl Stearate SE#9Myristic Acid#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#10

Detailed view

(Re)Herm Daily Facial Cleanser vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser For Oily Skin
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

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#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
Position 3

#3Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

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#3PEG-8

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Lauric Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Antiseptic
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#4Coco-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 5

#5Potassium Hydroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Hexylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Hexylene Glycol is mostly used for formulation purposes. It’s a good surfactant, emulsifier, and viscosity-reducing agent. It maintains the density of the formulation of the product preventing it from separating. It also makes the product feel better.

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