Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin .
Published on March 05, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
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 😥
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 28 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Allantoin • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Ceramide NP • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Dimethicone • Dimethiconol • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Polysorbate 61 • Potassium Sorbate • Silica • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sucrose Tristearate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethanolamine • Water • Xanthan Gum • Zinc Gluconate
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Isocetyl Stearate • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Acrylamide • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Vp/Va Copolymer • Methyl Methacrylate • Peg-Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Peg-100 Stearate • Cocamide Mea • Sarcosine • Glyceryl Stearate • Triethanolamine • Isohexadecane • Perlite • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylates Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Salicylic Acid • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 24.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 WaterCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 28 ingredients
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 28 ingredients
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 28 ingredients
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