La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser
Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser Versus Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash

Face Cleanser
Exfoliator
French Brand France
American Brand United States

Updated on January 08, 2025

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash 31 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash 31 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Niacinamide Strengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Ceramides Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
3 Ingredients
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
2 Ingredients
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
2 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
2 Ingredients
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
2 Ingredients
Good For Oily Skin Balances oil and helps reduce shine.
Redness Reducing Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Reduces Large Pores Minimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Dark Spots Fades dark spots for even skin tone.
Acne Fighting Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts.

Concerns

Rosacea Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
2 Ingredients
Drying Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Acne Trigger Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Eczema May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Coco-Betaine

Cleansing

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Cleansing

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Disodium EDTA

Capryloyl Glycine

Cleansing

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Acrylates Copolymer

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer

Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash

Salicylic Acid 2%

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

Emollient

Hydrated Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Cetyl Betaine

Cleansing

Distearyldimonium Chloride

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Cleansing
0 / 0 Sulfate IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Steareth-21

Cleansing

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Synthetic Wax

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Steareth-2

Emulsifying
2 / 2

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Mek

Perfuming
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent
0 / 0 Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Lavandula Stoechas Extract

Masking

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Preservative
Preservative IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Helichrysum Italicum Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Methylisothiazolinone

Preservative
Preservative IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Cistus Monspeliensis Extract

Masking

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77510

Cosmetic Colorant

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Blue 1 Lake

Cosmetic Colorant

Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Betaine, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Steareth-21, Sodium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Mek, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, BHT, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Cistus Monspeliensis Extract, Mica, CI 77510, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1 Lake

Ingredient Ratings

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Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser
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Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash
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When to use

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash 31 ingredients

3,873 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
9 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

3.90
Overall rating
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1
What people say
Works Well 42% Great Value 39% No Scent 27%
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