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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Galderma Epiduo (New) versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur .

Last updated on April 17, 2024. Published on October 26, 2022

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, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Prescription Swiss Brand Switzerland
General Moisturizer French Brand France

Prescription

Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Galderma Epiduo (New) contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Galderma Epiduo (New) contains this as ingredient number 7.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Galderma Epiduo (New) contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Galderma Epiduo (New) contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Galderma Epiduo (New) contains this as ingredient number 12.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 1.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

23% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Galderma Epiduo (New) 13 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
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apramms

7 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

gets rid of acne for sensitive skin

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur 30 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 7 ratings
Light (2) Drying (2) Absorbs Well (2) Works Well (1) Great Value (1) Expensive (1)
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GabriellaTsoukalas

9 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Good, but wouldn't repurchase it again
I bought it after SOOO many reviews on tiktok. I tried it and it was really good and matte on my skin. I...

Good, but wouldn't repurchase it again
I bought it after SOOO many reviews on tiktok. I tried it and it was really good and matte on my skin. I didn't felt that I needed that (cause I was using the effaclar serum too) so I didn't repurchased again. Would recommend for someone with acne prone skin, looking for a matte gel that feels like a moisturizer.

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MariamAlghussein_930

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

Broke me out!
After applying the product my skin immediately turned red and irritated and started feeling itchy. My skin never reacts this way!...

Broke me out!
After applying the product my skin immediately turned red and irritated and started feeling itchy. My skin never reacts this way! Dont recommend for dry skin

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