Effaclar Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin
Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

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

A face wash built around Zinc salt, for soothing irritation and hydration.

Face cleanser
Face wash
14 ingredients
16 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 18.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • 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

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc Gluconate

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

Benefits

  • Hydrating1

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Glycerin

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Glycerin

  • Reduces Irritation2

    Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

    Menthol, Zinc Gluconate

  • Redness Reducing1

    Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

    Menthol

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water (in both products)

    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 (in both products)

    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

    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 (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Citric Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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