Is it worth it?

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash vs La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

Cheaper
NeutrogenaOil-Free Acne WashCleanser
$8.996 oz · $1.50/oz
salicylic acid
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Pricier
La Roche-PosayEffaclar Medicated Gel CleanserCleanser
$17.996 oz · $3.00/oz
salicylic acid
Buy ↗
The verdict

Same key actives. La Roche-Posay adds nothing Neutrogenadoesn’t already have. Save $9.00.

Both rely on the same active (salicylic acid). On consumer consensus, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash holds 4.4★ across 21,800 reviews vs La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser's 4.5★ across 9,200 reviews. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash matches it on actives and holds comparable consensus — save the $9.00.

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