La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin Versus CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water 24 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Glucamine
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingRhamnose
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Glucuronic Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Niacinamide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glucamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide 3, Ceramide AP, Ceramide 6 Ii, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide 1
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!
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When to use
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water 24 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Too much work
My skin is a combination type so I struggle with a lot of oil production BUT dehydration-prone type. So, I was actually skeptical about this product. However, it did the job for me just fine at the end? It actually reduced all the redness around my T-Zone. Also it is really effective against new appearing pimples. Like, give it two days and it will heal just because of this cleanser. Show more
Tried this before I realised my skin was dry, when I thought having acne = oily skin. Despite that, I don't think any cleanser should be this drying and irritating.
CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water 24 ingredients
A 2 it gave me fungal acne but other people this cleanser really works for them so it all depends on skin type
