Is it worth it?

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser vs La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

Cheaper
CeraVeAcne Control CleanserCleanser
$13.996 oz · $2.33/oz
salicylic acidniacinamide
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Pricier
La Roche-PosayEffaclar Medicated Gel CleanserCleanser
$17.996 oz · $3.00/oz
salicylic acid
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The verdict

Same key actives. La Roche-Posay adds nothing CeraVedoesn’t already have. Save $4.00.

Both rely on the same active (salicylic acid). On consumer consensus, CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser holds 4.4★ across 9,100 reviews vs La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser's 4.5★ across 9,200 reviews. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser matches it on actives and holds comparable consensus — save the $4.00.

Not medical advice — consult a dermatologist. Conditions are self-declared and never diagnosed by this app.