Hyalu B5 Water Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Mattifying Moisturizer

La Roche-Posay

Hyalu B5 Water Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Mattifying Moisturizer

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

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

Face moisturizer
Face moisturizer
20 ingredients
22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 34.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France
Brand from France

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • AHA2

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid, Lactic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Lactic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Isononyl Isononanoate

    Emollient

  • Sodium Carbomer (in both products)

    Gel Forming

    0-1 / —

  • Panthenol

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Silica (in both products)

    Abrasive

    0-1 / —

  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Cetearyl Isononanoate

    Emollient

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

  • Sodium Carbomer (in both products)

    Gel Forming

    0-1 / —

  • Glycine Soja Oil

    Emollient

    3 / 0

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Silica (in both products)

    Abrasive

    0-1 / —

  • Silica Silylate (in both products)

    Emollient

Ingredients Explained

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