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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Crem

Moisturizer · 125 mL

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7 of 12 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
Fungal acne trigger
MYRISTIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, STEARIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID
Pregnancy caution
SALICYLIC ACID
Strong active
SALICYLIC ACID

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1AQUA/WATER

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2GLYCERIN

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  3. 3MYRISTIC ACIDFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  4. 4POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  5. 5GLYCERYL STEARATE SEFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  6. 6STEARIC ACIDFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  7. 7LAURIC ACIDFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  8. 8PALMITIC ACIDFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  9. 9COCO-GLUCOSIDE

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  10. 10TETRASODIUM EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  11. 11SALICYLIC ACIDStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  12. 12PARFUM/FRAGRANCEFragrance

    A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.