Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

20ingredients
Facial TreatmentLa Roche-Posay

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganReef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeOil-freeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This facial treatment from La Roche-Posay lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants 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
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • 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 skinReduces large poresDark spotsAnti-agingBrighteningScar healingReduces irritationRedness reducingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.

Full Ingredient List

20

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., propanediol, glycolic acid, niacinamide, dimethyl isosorbide, pentylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, ppg-26-buteth-26, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, citric acid, peg-30 glyceryl cocoate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, capryloyl salicylic acid, biosaccharide gum-1, maltodextrin, phytic acid, polyquaternium-10, parfum

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2alcohol denat.20parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum 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 Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum'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 Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum 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 Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum against your own profile.