The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment
Updated on March 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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!
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients
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