Idun Minerals Cleansing Face & Eye Lotion Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Idun Minerals Cleansing Face & Eye Lotion 18 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream Cleanser 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Idun Minerals Cleansing Face & Eye Lotion 18 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream Cleanser 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Malic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Canola Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Sorbate, Malic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Idun Minerals Cleansing Face & Eye Lotion 18 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream Cleanser 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
