Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vegetable Oil, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Carnosine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cellulose Gum, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene, Polysorbate 60, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningMannose
HumectantPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
Preservative
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Oryza Sativa Starch, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Zinc PCA, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristyl Myristate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Mannose, Poloxamer 338, Propanediol, Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
Doesn't do magic but definitely works well if you have some smaller pimples or you're dealing with some marks
Did a decent job of reducing irritation during A-B testing on half of my face as a spot treatment, but not as effective in speeding up the healing process. May clash with benzoyl peroxide treatments.
