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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash And Brow Serum
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash And Brow Serum This acne serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. What's inside Key Ingredients Benefits Concern
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash And Brow Serum
This acne serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Alcohol Denat.
Propanediol
Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Pentylene Glycol
Salicylic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Citric Acid
PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Maltodextrin
Phytic Acid
Polyquaternium-10
Parfum
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Citric Acid, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Maltodextrin, Phytic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Oligopeptide-2
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Caffeine
Panthenol
Arginine
Glycine
Glycoproteins
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Dextran
Zinc Chloride
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Xanthan Gum
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polysorbate 20
Sodium Metabisulfite
Caprylyl Glycol
1,2-Hexanediol
Sodium Benzoate
Benzoic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Phenoxyethanol
Chlorphenesin
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Caffeine, Panthenol, Arginine, Glycine, Glycoproteins, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dextran, Maltodextrin, Zinc Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Metabisulfite, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Maltodextrin is a plant-derived carbohydrate made by breaking down starch (usually from corn, potato, or rice). In cosmetic formulas, it's a multitasking absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, and skin conditioner.
This ingredient is mostly used to stabilize emulsions and improve the powdery, non-greasy feel of products (like dry shampoos).
Safety-wise, this ingredient is pretty solid; it's even recognized as a food additive. Both animal and clinical studies found no adverse effects at the levels used in cosmetics.
Industry data shows this ingredient is used up to 45.7% in spray products and up to 33% in powder products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!