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The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

Exfoliator
Serum
Canadian Brand Canada
French Brand France

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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When to use

759 Routines
15% use in am
85% use in pm
59% use every day
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582 Routines
18% use in am
82% use in pm
72% use every day
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Works Well 100% Absorbs Well 67% Great Value 67%
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Expensive 45% Absorbs Well 36% Works Well 27%