La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Anti-Acne Cleanser
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Anti-Acne Cleanser is a daily use gel cleanser that removes makeup, eliminates impurities and excess sebum.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishZinc pcaNot delivered
“Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Anti-Acne Cleanser”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–15%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePeg-8~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Coco-betaine~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineHexylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium chloride~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1–1.5%
Zinc pca~0.85–1.3%
- 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 pcaSodium hydroxide~0.45–1.05%
Citric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-8, Coco-betaine, Hexylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Zinc pca, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum
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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 Purifying Foaming Gel Anti-Acne CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Gentle Purifying Gel | LOréal Paris Men ExpertLoreal Men Expert Magnesium Defence Face Wash | L'Oréal ParisMen Expert Sensitive Skin Face Wash Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $6.82 | $7.01 | $8.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild Dry Combination SkinGarnier Micellar Cleansing Gel Wash
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
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