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La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Moisturizer Versus Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel

Day Moisturizer
Face Cleanser
French Brand France
American Brand United States

Updated on June 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

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Ingredients Explained

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

113 Routines
54% use in am
46% use in pm
96% use every day
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23 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
91% use every day

Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Moisturizer 25 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Great Value (1)
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Bethany

10 months ago
Review

Great all round! Makes my face feel hydrated and look shiny.

#great value
#hydrating
#no scent
#works well
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dovi1231

6 months ago
Review

Used it for over few years starting after acne treatment when my face was sensitive and dry all the way until it stabilized and now is pretty normal. Never caused any breakouts or irritations. Recommend!

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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ally <3

5 months ago
Review

This cleanser is the only one that i’ve found that didn’t dry out my skin,, despite it containing SLS, it’s gentle on my skin and cleanses effectively. I would really recommend if you have sensitive or dry skin and even though it is on the pricier side,, one bottle lasts me about 3 months ―୨୧⋆ ˚

#no scent
#works well