Obagi Nu-Derm Clear
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser
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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser

Prescription
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on May 28, 2025

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or oils

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Ingredient Info

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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 18 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 18 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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.

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Nu-Derm Clear

Hydroquinone

Stabilising
Good for Dark Spots IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Butylparaben

Masking
Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

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

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Emollient
3 / 2

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Saponins

Cleansing

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

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

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconPreservative Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Hydroquinone, Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Butylparaben, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenyl Trimethicone, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Propylparaben, Saponins, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water

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

Ingredient Ratings

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Nu-Derm Clear
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Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser
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When to use

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 18 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

19 Routines
63% use in am
37% use in pm
79% use every day
3,868 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

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Obagi Nu-Derm Clear 18 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

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