Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Effaclar Supramolecular Oil and Pores Jelly Cleanser

First Aid Beauty

Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Supramolecular Oil and Pores Jelly Cleanser

A face cleanser built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face wash built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for smoothing and hydration.

Face cleanser
Face wash
22 ingredients
20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 29.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Azelaic acid1

    Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.

    Azelaic Acid

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Lactic Acid

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Lactic Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

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

    Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc PCA

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Acrylates Copolymer

    Film Forming

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Jojoba Esters

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Lactic Acid

    Humectant

    • AHA
    • Lactic acid
    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Azelaic Acid

    Buffering

    • Azelaic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • PEG-8

    Humectant

  • Coco-Betaine

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Hexylene Glycol

    Cleansing

    0-2 / 1

    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Sodium Chloride (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0-1 / —

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Zinc PCA

    Humectant

    • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Reduces Irritation

  • PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

    Emulsifying

    0 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sodium Citrate

    Buffering

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

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