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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel - UK Versus CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream

Face Cleanser
General Moisturizer
French Brand France
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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SA Smoothing Cream

When to use

499 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
90% use every day
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140 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
92% use every day
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Reviews

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3.10
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Drying 55% Works Well 55% Irritating 36%

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
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Heavy 33% Light Scent 33% Hydrating 33%