Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ versus Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion .
Published on July 02, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion 23 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion 23 ingredients
Water • Propylene Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Dimethicone • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Salicylic Acid • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Zinc PCA • Sarcosine • Sodium Hydroxide • Silica • Silica Silylate • Perlite • Carnosine • Disodium EDTA • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Pentylene Glycol • Acrylates Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Parfum
Salicylic Acid 2% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Peg-8 Beeswax • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Capryloyl Glycine • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides • Acrylates Copolymer • Sarcosine • Sodium Hydroxide • Propylene Glycol • Parfum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolLa Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLa Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Salicylic 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 AcidLa Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sarcosine is a skin conditioning ingredient. It is a synthetic amino acid.
It is an intermediate and byproduct in glycine synthesis and degradation. Glycine is an amino acid naturally found in our skin.
La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium 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 HydroxideLa Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerLa Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholLa Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumLa Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
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La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion 23 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion 23 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR K+ 24 ingredients
i dont see a change on my skin. it is still oily with black spots. I use this product since a year ago but Im dissapointed.
i dont see a change on my skin. it is still oily with black spots. I use this product since a year ago but Im dissapointed.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Oil-Free Face Lotion 23 ingredients
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