EFFACLAR SALICYLIC ACID ACNE TREATMENT SERUM vs Jergens Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer
13%Match
Only 12% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in EFFACLAR SALICYLIC (17)
biosaccharide-gum-1
capryloyl-salicylic-acid
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
dimethyl-isosorbide
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
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
Shared (4)
Alcohol Denat.
C: 0/5I: 3/5other
Fragrance (Parfum)
C: 0/5I: 4/5fragrance
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in Jergens Original (11)
acrylates-c10-30-alkyl-acrylate-crosspolymer-tocopheryl-acetate
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
cetyl-esters
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
glyceryl-dilaurate
lanolin-oil
Methylparaben
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
phenoxyethanol-ethylparaben-questions-or-comments-jergens-skincare-experts-are-always-at-your-finger
Stearic Acid
C: 2/5I: 0/5fatty acid
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.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.