Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from La Roche-Posay lists 27 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Alcohol denat.Can 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
Key Ingredients
- 1ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, isocetyl stearate, alcohol denat., silica, dimethicone crosspolymer, acrylamide, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, vp/va copolymer, methyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, butylene glycol, peg-100 stearate, cocamide mea, sarcosine, glyceryl stearate, triethanolamine, isohexadecane, perlite, capryloyl salicylic acid, tetrasodium edta, pentylene glycol, polysorbate 80, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, salicylic acid, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 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 Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin'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 Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin 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 Mat Daily Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin against your own profile.

