Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream

Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream

4.0
26ingredients
MoisturizerLa Roche-Posay

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This moisturizer from La Roche-Posay lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAcne fightingScar healingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 3
    Azelaic AcidGently exfoliates and reduces inflammation.
  • 4
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, azelaic acid, c15-19 alkane, glycerin, triethyl citrate, diglycerin, salicylic acid, panthenol, silica, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, zinc gluconate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, pentylene glycol, polysorbate 60, parfum

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26parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream against your own profile.