La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream Versus Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Soothing, Purifying, Cleansing Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream 15 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Soothing, Purifying, Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream 15 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Soothing, Purifying, Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingMannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laureth-2
CleansingAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingLysine Azelate
BleachingPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningUndecyl Alcohol
AntiseborrhoeicCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Zinc Gluconate, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Capryloyl Glycine, Decylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laureth-2, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Lysine Azelate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Undecyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideSodium 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 HydroxideDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream 15 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Soothing, Purifying, Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Reviews
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream 15 ingredients
amazing
been using at night as a gentle cleanser and it has done wonders for my acne prone skin.
it has no smell and it helps maintain my skin barrier
