Effaclar K Lotion QD

Effaclar K Lotion QD

24ingredients
TonerLa 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

5 flagged

This toner from La Roche-Posay lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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.

4 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • 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 fightingHydratingGood for oily skinScar healingAnti-agingReduces large poresBarrier repairBrighteningRedness reducingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 4
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 5
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, propylene glycol, octyldodecanol, dimethicone, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, salicylic acid, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, zinc pca, sarcosine, sodium hydroxide, silica, silica silylate, perlite, carnosine, disodium edta, capryloyl salicylic acid, xanthan gum, pentylene glycol, acrylates copolymer, cetyl alcohol, butylene glycol, tocopherol, parfum

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2propylene glycol21cetyl alcohol24parfum

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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Effaclar K Lotion QD 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 K Lotion QD with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Effaclar K Lotion QD paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Effaclar K Lotion QD'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 K Lotion QD suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar K Lotion QD contains 4 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 K Lotion QD against your own profile.