Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis 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.
- ParfumKnown 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
Key Ingredients
- 1ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (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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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.

