6
Shared Ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum vs La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum
Comparing e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum versus La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum
vs
Product 2
La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum
13
Unique to e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum
23
Unique to La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum
e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 6 ingredients in common. e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum has 13 unique ingredients while La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum has 23.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
12 rated
100%
Safe
19 rated
11%
Irritant
19 rated
Based on 19 rated ingredient s
11%
Comedogenic
18 rated
89%
Safe
28 rated
20%
Irritant
25 rated
Based on 28 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum Benefits
✓Has skin-brightening properties✓Redness Reducing✓Reduces Irritation✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting
10% Pure Niacinamide Serum Benefits
!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Redness Reducing!May Worsen Eczema✓Reduces Large Pores✓Has scar-healing properties✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting✓Has Anti-aging properties!May trigger acne for some skin types✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (6)
1
Ingredients — Unique to e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum
Butylene GlycolCSIRSalix Alba Bark ExtractCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRSqualaneCSIRPanthenolCSIRHydroxyethylcelluloseCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRSantalum Album OilCSIRDisodium PhosphateCSIRSodium PhosphateCSIRSorbitan IsostearateCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum
Alcohol Denat.CSIRHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidCSIRDimethiconeCSIRIsopropyl Lauroyl SarcosinateCSIROctyldodecanolCSIRPeg-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearateCSIRTin OxideCSIRSorbitan OleateCSIRDimethiconolCSIRCetearyl EthylhexanoateCSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRPhenylethyl ResorcinolCSIRPoloxamer 338CSIRAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRIsopropyl MyristateCSIRCitric AcidCSIRPolysorbate 80CSIRAcrylamideCSIRTocopherolCSIRMicaCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIRParfumCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum better than La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum and 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum or 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum and 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum and 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum or 10% Pure Niacinamide Serum.
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