Comparison between The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Ha vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar K [+] - Renovating Care For Oily Skin

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46 Ingredients 24

1
Water
1
Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Propylene Glycol
3
Cetyl Alcohol
3
Octyldodecanol
4
Propanediol
4
Dimethicone
5
Stearyl Alcohol
5
PEG-100 Stearate
6
Glycerin
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Sodium Hyaluronate
7
Salicylic Acid
8
Arginine
8
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/​ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
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Uniqueness41 out of 46
89.1%
Uniqueness19 out of 24
79.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
15 out of 46
33%
chemical
29 out of 46
63%
natural
6 out of 24
25%
chemical
17 out of 24
71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 9Negative: 0
Stearyl Alcohol#5Glycerin#6Sodium Hyaluronate#7Glycine#10Sodium PCA#23Sodium Lactate#25Allantoin#27Palmitic Acid#31Tocopherol#35
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#27Stearic Acid#32
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#27Citric Acid#40
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#2Butylene Glycol#22Tocopherol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#7Glyceryl Stearate SE#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#7

Detailed view

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Ha vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar K [+] - Renovating Care 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

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#2Propylene 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 3

#3Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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#3Octyldodecanol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Moisturizing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Propanediol

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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#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 5

#5Stearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Stearyl Alcohol creates a barrier on the skin's surface lowering the evaporation of water and making it hydrated for a longer time. This barrier helps the skin to recover after deep cleansing. It also makes the skin look smooth. Though it belongs to alcohols, it's a fatty alcohol and it doesn't make your skin dry.

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#5PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.

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