Circadia Spot Stop Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment
Updated on February 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Circadia Spot Stop 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Circadia Spot Stop 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
Solvent4-Terpineol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Camphor
Masking
Comb Extract
Skin ConditioningPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Bran, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Methylpropanediol, 4-Terpineol, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Camphor, Comb Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol
Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
We don't have a description for Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract yet.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Circadia Spot Stop 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
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