La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Versus Bioderma Sébium Global Cover
Updated on October 18, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover 54 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningMannose
HumectantPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventHydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
Preservative
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Oryza Sativa Starch, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Zinc PCA, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristyl Myristate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Mannose, Poloxamer 338, Propanediol, Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Parfum
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPropanediol
SolventIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Rhamnose
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantMannitol
HumectantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Chromium Oxide Greens
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891, Diisopropyl Adipate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Zinc Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77492, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Salicylic Acid, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, CI 77491, Bakuchiol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Xanthan Gum, CI 77499, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Xylitol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Rhamnose, Citric Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triisopropanolamine, Parfum, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cera Alba, Chromium Oxide Greens, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Mica, Propylene Carbonate, CI 42090, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M 35 ingredients
Doesn't do magic but definitely works well if you have some smaller pimples or you're dealing with some marks
Did a decent job of reducing irritation during A-B testing on half of my face as a spot treatment, but not as effective in speeding up the healing process. May clash with benzoyl peroxide treatments.
