La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Oil-Free Wipes
Works for
CleansingPoloxamer 184, Sodium cottonseedamphoacetate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Effaclar Clarifying Oil-Free Wipes”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-25, ceteth-2, glyceryl stearate, poloxamer 184, sodium cottonseedamphoacetate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acid, Zinc pcaNot delivered
“La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Oil-Free Cleansing Towelettes for Oily Skin, Face Wipes have been developed with dermatologists to remove oil and pore clogging impurities, including pollution.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid, zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Sea saltWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinatePoloxamer 184~3.5–5.2%
Propylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeOctyldodecanol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEthylhexyl palmitate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium cottonseedamphoacetate~0.55–1.25%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Zinc pca~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaGlyceryl stearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCeteareth-25~0.35–0.85%
Ceteth-2~0.3–0.75%
Cetyl palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitatePolyquaternium-7~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Disodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Sea salt~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Fumaric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Poloxamer 184, Propylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium cottonseedamphoacetate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Zinc pca, Glyceryl stearate, Ceteareth-25, Ceteth-2, Cetyl palmitate, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium edta, Sea salt, Citric acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Fumaric acid, Tetrasodium edta
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| La Roche-PosayEffaclar Clarifying Oil-Free WipesYOUR PRODUCT | I'm fromRice Whip Facial Cleanser | Baxter of CaliforniaSulfate-Free Daily Face Wash | JUICE TO CLEANSEVinegar Kombucha Vegan Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 34% |
| Price | — | $10.25 | $9.00 | $25.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Caffeine | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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