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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask .

Published on July 07, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask French Brand France

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Buy The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser

Starts at $40.00
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Buy Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask

Starts at $21.99

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

18% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser 22 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask 20 ingredients

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