Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment

Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment

16ingredients
Facial TreatmentLa Roche-Posay

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This facial treatment from La Roche-Posay lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Sodium metabisulfite · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Sodium Metabisulfite
  • 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.
  • Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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

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

  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

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

Benefits

HydratingAcne fightingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    Benzoyl PeroxideTargets acne-causing bacteria and clears breakouts.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

16

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: benzoyl peroxide 5.5% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, pentylene glycol, carbomer, silica, tocopheryl acetate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium metabisulfite, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phenoxyethanol, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, propanediol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium edta, potassium hydroxide

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9sodium metabisulfite

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment'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 BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment contains 1 flagged allergen and 2 irritants (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 BPO Multi-Target Acne Treatment against your own profile.