Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin .
Last updated on August 04, 2023. Published on December 14, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin 17 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Niacinamide • Gluconolactone • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Zea Mays Oil • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Calcium Gluconate • Sodium Chloride • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cholecalciferol Peg-12 Ether • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Decyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Sodium Chloride • Coco-Betaine • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Zinc Gluconate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-47 • Menthol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate isn't fungal acne safe.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin 17 ingredients
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin 17 ingredients
Reviews
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
(Using Since 2020) Similar to the other CeraVe cleanser it hasn't let me down. I took off one star just because I feel that this isn't really ideal for every day use, especially if you have dry, sensitive skin (despite it being...
(Using Since 2020) Similar to the other CeraVe cleanser it hasn't let me down. I took off one star just because I feel that this isn't really ideal for every day use, especially if you have dry, sensitive skin (despite it being advertised as gentle). It's fairly stripping due to all the actives in it, so I found it to be a bit irritating to me. But once I stopped using it everyday and switched to only using it every other evening, the irritation stopped all together and actually helped with my occasional comedonal acne.
not good at all lol
1. it didnt clear my acne
2. it irritated tf out of my skin\
3. it broke me out
not good at all lol
1. it didnt clear my acne
2. it irritated tf out of my skin\
3. it broke me out
Drastic change
This is a great cheap alternative to get your skincare routine started
Drastic change
This is a great cheap alternative to get your skincare routine started
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Face Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin 17 ingredients
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