Effaclar Shine Control Clay Mask

Effaclar Shine Control Clay Mask

20ingredients
Wash-Off MaskLa Roche-Posay

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This wash-off mask from La Roche-Posay lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I

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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAcne fightingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

20

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, kaolin, argilla, propanediol, panthenol, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ci 77891, titanium dioxide, cetearyl alcohol, zea mays starch, cellulose, ceteareth-20, lecithin, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, xanthan gum, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol, parfum

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20parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Effaclar Shine Control Clay Mask 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 Shine Control Clay Mask with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Effaclar Shine Control Clay Mask paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Effaclar Shine Control Clay Mask'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 Shine Control Clay Mask suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Effaclar Shine Control Clay Mask contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 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 Shine Control Clay Mask against your own profile.