La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Toner for Oily Skin vs Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Calming Pad

La Roche-Posay

Anua

A toner built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A toner built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and soothing irritation.

Toner

9 ingredients

52 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Alcohol-free and Fungal-acne-safe; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)7
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid
Oil Control1
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Alcohol Denat.

May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum
May Worsen Dryness1
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Alcohol Denat.

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Disodium EDTA (in both products)
Chelating
0 / —
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Parfum
Perfuming
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea

Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Diglycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →