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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion .

Published on November 14, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.

Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

20% are loved or liked
30% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients

Porebarrier Cleansing Balm hasn't been rated yet.
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion 11 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
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evieloveslana

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

so irritating
I have oily skin and this managed to dry me out and irritate my skin. As well as give me closed comedones on my cheekbones that...

so irritating
I have oily skin and this managed to dry me out and irritate my skin. As well as give me closed comedones on my cheekbones that still after a month of not using this product are still on my face.

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