Effaclar Duo+M

Effaclar Duo+M

2.4
36ingredients
MoisturizerLa Roche-Posay

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This moisturizer from La Roche-Posay lists 36 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

Acne fightingGood for oily skinHydratingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingRedness reducingDark spotsBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritation

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

36

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, isocetyl stearate, niacinamide, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, silica, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, oryza sativa starch, punica granatum pericarp extract, potassium cetyl phosphate, sorbitan oleate, zinc pca, glyceryl stearate se, isohexadecane, sodium hydroxide, myristyl myristate, 2-oleamido-1, 3-octadecanediol, mannose, poloxamer 338, propanediol, hydroxyethoxyphenyl butanone, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, vitreoscilla ferment, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, pentylene glycol, polysorbate 80, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, salicylic acid, piroctone olamine, parfum

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Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Effaclar Duo+M 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 Duo+M with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Effaclar Duo+M paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Effaclar Duo+M'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 Duo+M suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar Duo+M 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 Duo+M against your own profile.