Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis cleanser from La Roche-Posay lists 15 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 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 were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone 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
- 1ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
Full Ingredient List
15INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, peg-8, coco-betaine, hexylene glycol, sodium chloride, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, zinc pca, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol, citric acid, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, parfum
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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Alta Tolerância (High Tolerance Cleansing Gel) 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 Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Alta Tolerância (High Tolerance Cleansing Gel) with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Alta Tolerância (High Tolerance Cleansing Gel) paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Alta Tolerância (High Tolerance Cleansing Gel)'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 Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Alta Tolerância (High Tolerance Cleansing Gel) suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Alta Tolerância (High Tolerance Cleansing Gel) contains 3 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 Gel de Limpeza Effaclar Alta Tolerância (High Tolerance Cleansing Gel) against your own profile.

