Ducray Keracnyl Purifying Lotion
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel UK
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Ducray Keracnyl Purifying Lotion Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel - UK

Exfoliator
Face Cleanser
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on November 14, 2024

Overview

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, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Ducray Keracnyl Purifying Lotion 13 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel 18 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Ducray Keracnyl Purifying Lotion 13 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel 18 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Keracnyl Purifying Lotion

Water

Skin Conditioning

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Astringent
May cause irritation Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether

Emulsifying

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Cetrimonium Bromide

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Bisabolol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid

Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate IconCan worsen Dry Skin Icon

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Coco-Betaine

Cleansing

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Emulsifying

Zinc Gluconate

Skin Conditioning
Helps fight Acne Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Exfoliating
Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Tetrasodium EDTA

May worsen Eczema Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Menthol

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Polyquaternium-47

Skin Conditioning

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Menthol, Polyquaternium-47, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate

Ingredient Ratings

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Keracnyl Purifying Lotion
10
10
10
liked
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disliked
not rated
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Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel
10
10
10
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disliked
not rated
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When to use

Ducray Keracnyl Purifying Lotion 13 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel 18 ingredients

4 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
50% use every day
499 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
90% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Ducray Keracnyl Purifying Lotion 13 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Great Value 100% Light 100%

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel 18 ingredients

3.10
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Drying 55% Works Well 55% Irritating 36%
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