La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash vs ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel

La Roche-Posay

ROUND LAB

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

A face wash built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash

16 ingredients

33 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 26.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free and Sulfate-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

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

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Sea Water, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

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-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, 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.
Menthol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Coco-Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hexylene Glycol (in both products)
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Kelp extract

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
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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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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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Coco-Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Coco-Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
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Hexylene Glycol
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Cleansing, Emulsifying
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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