Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin
Updated on November 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingLaureth-10
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearamide Amp
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Geranium Maculatum Extract
TonicWater, Disodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Glycol Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Laureth-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Stearamide Amp, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 ChlorideWater. 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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Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
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