Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner - US
Updated on February 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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 common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCyclodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Buteth-3
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberTributyl Citrate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Buteth-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Tributyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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 WaterDisodium 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 EDTACitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
If i could give it a 10/5 i would
If you have sensetive skin this is HEAVEN for you
Non irritating!!!
Encapsulated SA
pH 5.5 which is INSANE for a bha toner
I would never say a bha toner is good enough for the barrier for daily use but holy this is gentle enough for daily use (i won’t i alternate nights between this and adapalene) and my skin has NEVER looked better
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This is a BHA toner with a 5.5ph. Hard to find a formulation like that anywhere else. This makes it easier on people like me who have dry skin
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
Don't know if it did anything...
Used it for a couple weeks, no visible results so I stopped.
