La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Supramolecular Oil and Pores Jelly CleanserA face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid and AHA, for hydration and smoothing.
A face wash built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for smoothing and hydration.
Brand price
USD 10.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Di-Ppg-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth Sulfate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfate →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Hexylene Glycol
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Cleansing, Emulsifying
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
Learn more about Hexylene Glycol →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →
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