La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Mattifying Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin vs Plum 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water Brightening Gel Moisturizer For Clear & Bright Skin

La Roche-Posay

Plum

A face moisturizer built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer

24 ingredients

16 ingredients

Brand price

USD 39.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

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At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 80
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Stearate, Isohexadecane
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Squalane
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Squalane

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isocetyl Stearate, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamide MEA, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isocetyl Stearate, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Triolein
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
4 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Silica
Abrasive
0-1 / —
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Oryza Sativa Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
- Silicones
PEG-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Water
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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.
Learn more about Glycerin →