Samarite Divine Skin Perfector SPF 50 Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 - UK
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Samarite Divine Skin Perfector SPF 50 79 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 34 ingredients
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Samarite Divine Skin Perfector SPF 50 79 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Tripelargonin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Hydroxypropyl Starch
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStachys Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Quercus Robur Bark Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingPaullinia Cupana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingEchinacea Purpurea Root Extract
MoisturisingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract
AntimicrobialMedicago Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Herb Extract
Perfuming
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alumina
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Sulfate
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isoamyl Laurate, Tripelargonin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, C13-16 Isoalkane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Silica, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Heptyl Undecylenate, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Troxerutin, Tribehenin, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Stachys Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract, Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Herb Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, BHT, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Eugenol, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientPEG-20
HumectantPEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningOleamide
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCarnosine
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Silica, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, PEG-20, PEG-8 Laurate, Zinc PCA, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Oleamide, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Carnosine, Poloxamer 338, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium EDTA, Sucrose Cocoate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, BHT, Salicylic Acid, Parfum
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 WaterAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerin 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 SilicaNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Samarite Divine Skin Perfector SPF 50 79 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 34 ingredients
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Samarite Divine Skin Perfector SPF 50 79 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 34 ingredients
Great product but not great moisturizer
I used this product for a month. It has done great job for my acne prone skin and caused no break outs. However, it is not a great moisturizer itself. I mostly used it before my actuall moisturizer. Plus, it has spf.
