La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin vs Clinique All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap Oily Skin Formula for Combination Oily to Oily Skin

La Roche-Posay

Clinique

A face cleanser built around Zinc salt and AHA, for hydration and smoothing.

A face cleanser built around AHA, for hydration and soothing irritation.

Face cleanser

14 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 24.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 10.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

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At a Glance

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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

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
PEG-8, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc PCA
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sucrose
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Sucrose

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
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 Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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Water
Skin Conditioning
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
PEG-8
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hexylene Glycol (in both products)
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Zinc PCA
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
Citric Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
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
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
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
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth Sulfate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Hexylene Glycol
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Cleansing, Emulsifying
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
Learn more about Hexylene Glycol →
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 →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →