Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash
1% Kojic Acid Face Wash with Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin For Dark Spots & Pigmentation

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

The Derma Co

1% Kojic Acid Face Wash with Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin For Dark Spots & Pigmentation

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

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

Face wash
Face wash
16 ingredients
28 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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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 Gluconate

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Mineral sunscreen1

    Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Sunscreen1

    Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

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

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  • Myristic Acid

    Cleansing

    3 / 0

    • Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Aqua

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Potassium Hydroxide

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Stearic Acid

    Cleansing

    2-3 / 0

    • Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Decyl Glucoside (in both products)

    Cleansing

  • Lauric Acid

    Cleansing

    4 / 1

    • Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycol Distearate

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

  • Decyl Glucoside

    Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing

    Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose

    Learn more about Decyl Glucoside →

  • 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 →

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