Ingredient signals
Key actives
NiacinamideSalicylic Acid
Caution flags
Detected by simple keyword matching from the listed ingredients.
La Roche Posay
Effaclar Serum Anti-Acne Concentrate 30ml
Compare this serum by typical price, value per ml, buying links, and acne/oil control and brightening signals.
- Category
- Serum
- Size
- 30 ml
- Reference price
- RM 136.72
- Value
- RM 4.56 / ml
BetterOption summary
Quick buying check
Based on BetterOption's current curated catalogue and observed/reference prices.
- 8 eligible alternatives are lower by price per ml in the current curated catalogue.
- 8 cheaper eligible alternatives found. Closest eligible option is RM 3.48 less per ml.
- Signals detected: Acne/Oil Control and Brightening; key active keywords: Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid.
- Double-check the full ingredient list and caution flags: Fragrance / Parfum and Alcohol Denat..
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Owner-reviewed buying links
How this recommendation works
Shopping signals, not medical advice
- Based on category match.
- Based on visible ingredient signals.
- Based on value per ml when price and size are available.
- Based on curated product data reviewed before publishing.
Listed ingredientsOpen to review the full curated ingredient list.
AQUA / 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 (LHA), TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PHENOXYLETHANOL, FRAGRANCE
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Cheaper alternatives preview
Here are a few lower-cost options. Open the alternatives page to compare the full list.
Innisfree
Green Tea Ceramide Milk Barrier Essence 160ml
Lower price per ml with shared brightening signals.
Compared with original
- RM 4.46 less per ml (98% lower)
- Shared signals: Brightening
- Shared key active keywords: Niacinamide
- 3 overlapping listed ingredients
Double-check
- Original contains fragrance flag while the candidate does not.
- Original contains drying-alcohol flag while the candidate does not.
- Candidate does not share Salicylic Acid keyword from the original.
Typical price RM 15.92
Garnier
Bright Complete Dark Spot Serum 50ml
Lower price per ml with shared acne/oil control and brightening signals.
Compared with original
- RM 4.33 less per ml (95% lower)
- Shared signals: Acne/Oil Control and Brightening
- Shared key active keywords: Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide
- 4 overlapping listed ingredients
Double-check
- Original contains drying-alcohol flag while the candidate does not.
Typical price RM 11.34
Skintific
Radiance Booster Serum Spray 100ml
Lower price per ml with shared brightening signals.
Compared with original
- RM 4.17 less per ml (92% lower)
- Shared signals: Brightening
- Shared key active keywords: Niacinamide
- 2 overlapping listed ingredients
Double-check
- Original contains drying-alcohol flag while the candidate does not.
- Candidate does not share Salicylic Acid keyword from the original.
Typical price RM 39.00
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