EFFACLAR SALICYLIC ACID ACNE TREATMENT SERUM vs Cetaphil Ceramide Serum
11%Match
Only 11% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in EFFACLAR SALICYLIC (16)
Alcohol Denat.
C: 0/5I: 3/5other
capryloyl-salicylic-acid
dimethyl-isosorbide
Fragrance (Parfum)
C: 0/5I: 4/5fragrance
Glycolic Acid
C: 0/5I: 3/5aha
hydroxyethylpiperazine-ethane-sulfonic-acid
maltodextrin
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
peg-30-glyceryl-cocoate
peg-40-hydrogenated-castor-oil
peg-60-hydrogenated-castor-oil
Pentylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
phytic-acid
polyquaternium-10
ppg-26-buteth-26
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
Shared (5)
biosaccharide-gum-1
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in Cetaphil Ceramide (23)
1-2-hexanediol
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
caprylyl-glycol
Carbomer
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
centella-asiatica-leaf-extract
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrolyzed-gardenia-florida-extract
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
hydrolyzed-malt-extract
hydrolyzed-viola-tricolor-extract
hydroxyethylcellulose
octyldodecanol
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
polyglyceryl-3-methylglucose-distearate
saccharide-isomerate
sodium-citrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium PCA
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
When Used Together
CautionGlycolic Acid + Salicylic Acid
Using AHA and BHA together at high concentrations risks over-exfoliation and barrier damage.
Alternate use — AHA one day, BHA the next.
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.
SynergyHyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Niacinamide enhances hyaluronic acid hydration. Excellent combo for all skin types.