Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin
Updated on February 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin 16 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin 16 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
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 WaterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin 16 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin 16 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Too much work
My skin is a combination type so I struggle with a lot of oil production BUT dehydration-prone type. So, I was actually skeptical about this product. However, it did the job for me just fine at the end? It actually reduced all the redness around my T-Zone. Also it is really effective against new appearing pimples. Like, give it two days and it will heal just because of this cleanser. Show more
Tried this before I realised my skin was dry, when I thought having acne = oily skin. Despite that, I don't think any cleanser should be this drying and irritating.
