La Roche-Posay Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Concentrado (Concentrated Cleansing Gel) Versus BioNike Aknet Rebalancing Cleansing Water
Updated on February 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Concentrado (Concentrated Cleansing Gel) 17 ingredients
BioNike Aknet Rebalancing Cleansing Water 22 ingredients
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About this product
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La Roche-Posay Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Concentrado (Concentrated Cleansing Gel) 17 ingredients
BioNike Aknet Rebalancing Cleansing Water 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Menthol
Masking
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Menthol, Polyquaternium-47, Hexylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventPEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Myreth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Succinic Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,5-Pentanediol, PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Piroctone Olamine, Succinic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Carbomer, Parfum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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 WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Concentrado (Concentrated Cleansing Gel) 17 ingredients
BioNike Aknet Rebalancing Cleansing Water 22 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Concentrado (Concentrated Cleansing Gel) 17 ingredients
It's a bit too harsh for my skin nowadays, but it used to be my absolute favorite a few years ago.
