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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M versus Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica .

Last updated on October 03, 2023. Published on November 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Facial Treatment French Brand France
General Moisturizer German Brand Germany

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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

BHA
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 (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
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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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M contains this as ingredient number 1.

Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M contains this as ingredient number 2.

Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.

It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.

Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M contains this as ingredient number 11.

Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

46% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 24 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Pilling (1)

Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica 19 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

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