La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Mattifying Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin vs The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer For Face with Oat Extract

La Roche-Posay

The Derma Co

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

Face moisturizer

24 ingredients

25 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

Brand from India

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

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
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

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 Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethicone (in both products)
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 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Sodium Polyacrylate
Emollient
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Trideceth-6
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.

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.
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →