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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo[+] Unifiant versus Yves Rocher Soothing Light Cream for Sensitive Skin .

Published on March 04, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, 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.

General Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

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

Mineral UV Filter
BHA
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (5)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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[+] Unifiant contains this as ingredient number 1.

Yves Rocher Soothing Light Cream for Sensitive Skin 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[+] Unifiant contains this as ingredient number 2.

Yves Rocher Soothing Light Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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[+] Unifiant contains this as ingredient number 24.

Yves Rocher Soothing Light Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

29% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo[+] Unifiant 38 ingredients

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Yves Rocher Soothing Light Cream for Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients

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stwrle

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

nice texture but makes my skin red
I think the texture is perfect for combination skin because its light and hydrating but whenever i use it my...

nice texture but makes my skin red
I think the texture is perfect for combination skin because its light and hydrating but whenever i use it my skin feels hot and red. (this is supposed to be for sensitive skin..)
i wont buy it again

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