Laneige Skin Veil Base - Pure Violet Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment
Updated on October 13, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
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 oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Laneige Skin Veil Base 48 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Laneige Skin Veil Base 48 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Bisabolol
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methyl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Butyloctyl Salicylate, Trisiloxane, CI 77891, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 77007, Isododecane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Xylitol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearic Acid, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Simethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Limonene, Ectoin, Linalool, Bisabolol, BHT, Kaolin, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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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Laneige Skin Veil Base 48 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
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