La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water For Oily Skin Versus SVR Sebiaclear Micellar Water for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin
Updated on May 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water For Oily Skin 13 ingredients
SVR Sebiaclear Micellar Water for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin 11 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water For Oily Skin 13 ingredients
SVR Sebiaclear Micellar Water for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin 11 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Poloxamer 184 yet.
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 HydroxideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water For Oily Skin 13 ingredients
SVR Sebiaclear Micellar Water for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin 11 ingredients
Reviews
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water For Oily Skin 13 ingredients
It's okay
I still use it. It's nothing special. After that I use a mild cleanser. I mostly use it when I am wearing make up and I need something "harsh" to take it off.
As a Korean skincare user who's discovering European skincare lines, I'd say this is a decent product. I have started using this for a few days and I suppose it does its job well, nothing more nothing less. However I do think that you can get better cleansing products for the same or cheaper price ! ^^ ౨ৎ
SVR Sebiaclear Micellar Water for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin 11 ingredients
One of my favorite makeup removers! It doesn't irritate the skin and my eyes don't burn while using it. It gently removes even waterproof makeup. There's no sticky residue and it doesn't leave the skin feeling tense. It's quite expensive but definitely worth it!
