Garnier Pure Active 8Hr Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Blemish Patches
Updated on August 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Pure Active 8Hr Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches 5 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Blemish Patches 5 ingredients
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What's inside
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Garnier Pure Active 8Hr Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches 5 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Blemish Patches 5 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) is an exfoliant.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer yet.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient Ratings
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Garnier Pure Active 8Hr Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches 5 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Blemish Patches 5 ingredients
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