Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30

Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30

3.0
35ingredients
Day MoisturizerLa Roche-Posay

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This day moisturizer from La Roche-Posay lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens 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.

6 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.

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 skinScar healingBrighteningReduces large poresBarrier repairAnti-agingHydratingRedness reducingDark spotsReduces irritation

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 3
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 4
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 5
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 6
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, octocrylene, glycerin, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, alcohol denat., niacinamide, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, sorbitan stearate, silica, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, propylene glycol, potassium cetyl phosphate, diisopropyl sebacate, peg-20, peg-8 laurate, zinc pca, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, oleamide, 2-oleamido-1, 3-octadecanediol, inulin lauryl carbamate, carnosine, poloxamer 338, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, disodium edta, sucrose cocoate, capryloyl salicylic acid, xanthan gum, t-butyl alcohol, bht, salicylic acid, parfum

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6alcohol denat.14propylene glycol

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.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 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 [+] SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30'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 [+] SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar Duo [+] SPF 30 contains 6 flagged allergens 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 [+] SPF 30 against your own profile.