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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur versus Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% .

Published on February 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Facial Treatment

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

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
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)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 2.

Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 18.

Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 23.

Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo(+) SkinCorrecteur contains this as ingredient number 25.

Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

33% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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

3.3 /5
from 6 reviews
MariamAlghussein_930's Avatar'
Jan 13, 2023

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

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

GabriellaTsoukalas's Avatar'
Aug 22, 2023

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...

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.

Hubayobi's Avatar'
Dec 9, 2023

It’s fine
Been using this product as a spot treatment for my breakouts. It didn’t really do much to it. The texture is nice and lightweight but as a moisturizer it’s drying, honestly I wouldn’t repurchase this product again.

It’s fine
Been using this product as a spot treatment for my breakouts. It didn’t really do much to it. The texture is nice and lightweight but as a moisturizer it’s drying, honestly I wouldn’t repurchase this product again.

Expensive
Drying
Light
Absorbs Well
Light Scent

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