First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Acne Clearing Pads with White Clay

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First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Acne Clearing Pads with White Clay Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner

Facial Treatment

Toner

American Brand United States

French Brand France

Updated on November 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Acne Clearing Pads with White Clay 27 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner 16 ingredients

About this product

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First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Acne Clearing Pads with White Clay 27 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner 16 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Skin Rescue Acne Clearing Pads with White Clay

Water

Skin Conditioning

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Glycerin

Humectant

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Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Kaolin

Abrasive

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Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Skin Protecting

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Masking

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Capryloyl Glycine

Hexylene Glycol

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant

Sarcosine

Skin Conditioning

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

Xanthan Gum

Limonene

Oleanolic Acid

Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner

Salicylic Acid

Water

Alcohol Denat.

Propanediol

Glycolic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Capryloyl Glycine

Phenoxyethanol

Benzyl Alcohol

PPG-26-Buteth-26

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Menthol

Masking

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

Emulsion Stabilising

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Salicylic Acid, Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthol, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.
It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Capryloyl Glycine

Cleansing

Capryloyl Glycine is created by adding an acyl group to glycine and caprylic acid chloride.

It is a cleanser due to its surfactant properties. Surfactants help dirt, oil, and other polluants be more easily rinsed away. According to manufacturers, Capryloyl Glycine also helps soften the skin and regulate sebum production.

Emerging studies show Capryloyl Glycine may inhibit hair growth. It may also cause allergies for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions about this ingredient.

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