12
Shared Ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System vs La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free
Comparing La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System
vs
Product 2
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free
26
Unique to La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System
28
Unique to La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 12 ingredients in common. La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System has 26 unique ingredients while La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free has 28.
Skin Safety Profile
18%
Comedogenic
22 rated
97%
Safe
37 rated
23%
Irritant
35 rated
Based on 37 rated ingredient s
6%
Comedogenic
17 rated
86%
Safe
37 rated
32%
Irritant
34 rated
Based on 37 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (12)
1
Ingredients — Unique to La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System
Peg-8CSIRPeg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateCSIRZinc PCACSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRParfumCSIRDimethiconeCSIRIsocetyl StearateCSIRNiacinamideCSIRIsopropyl Lauroyl SarcosinateCSIRAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCSIRMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerCSIRPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCSIRGlyceryl Stearate SeCSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRMyristyl MyristateCSIR2-Oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolCSIRNylon-12CSIRPoloxamer 338CSIRLinoleic AcidCSIRXanthan GumCSIRPolysorbate 80CSIRAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerCSIRPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCSIRSalicylic AcidCSIRPiroctone OlamineCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free
Isostearyl AlcoholCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRCarbomerCSIRPotassium HydroxideCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIREpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCSIRDecyl GlucosideCSIRPeg-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateCSIRPeg-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesCSIRZinc GluconateCSIRTetrasodium EDTACSIRPolyquaternium-47CSIRMentholCSIRAlcohol Denat.CSIRPropanediolCSIRGlycolic AcidCSIRCapryloyl GlycineCSIRBenzyl AlcoholCSIRPpg-26-Buteth-26CSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRTremella Fuciformis PolysaccharideCSIRButylene GlycolCSIROphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractCSIRScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIRMonkey grass root extractCSIRChinese skullcapCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Roche-Posay Anti Acne 3 Step System better than La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free for sensitive skin?
By comparing Anti Acne 3 Step System and Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free 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, Anti Acne 3 Step System or Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Anti Acne 3 Step System and Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Anti Acne 3 Step System and Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Anti Acne 3 Step System or Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System for Face Oil Free.
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