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Shared Ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin vs La Roche-Posay Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid
Comparing La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin versus La Roche-Posay Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin
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Product 2
La Roche-Posay Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid
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Unique to La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin
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Unique to La Roche-Posay Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid
Both products have a similar comedogenic profile (14% of rated ingredients score ≥ 3). Both products have a similar irritancy profile (41% of rated ingredients score ≥ 3). Both products share 17 ingredients in common.
Skin Safety Profile
14%
Comedogenic
7 rated
94%
Safe
17 rated
41%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
14%
Comedogenic
7 rated
94%
Safe
17 rated
41%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin Benefits
!May trigger acne for some skin types✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types!May cause irritation for some skin types!May Worsen Rosacea!May Worsen Eczema✓Reduces Large Pores✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting
Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid Benefits
No effect data available for this product.
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (17)
Salicylic Acid 2%CSIRWaterCSIRSodium Laureth SulfateCSIRDecyl GlucosideCSIRGlycerinCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRCoco-BetaineCSIRPeg-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRPeg-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesCSIRZinc GluconateCSIRTetrasodium EDTACSIRPolyquaternium-47CSIRMentholCSIRCapryloyl Salicylic AcidCSIRCitric AcidCSIR
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Ingredients — Unique to La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin
All ingredients are shared with Product 2.
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Ingredients — Unique to La Roche-Posay Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid
All ingredients are shared with Product 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin better than La Roche-Posay Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid for sensitive skin?
By comparing Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin and Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid 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, Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin or Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin and Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin and Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin or Posay Effaclar - Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid.
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