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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Mat Seboregulating Moisturiser

Moisturizer

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7 of 20 ingredients flagged

Drying alcohol
Alcohol Denat
Silicone
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Fungal acne trigger
Isocetyl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 80
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Potential irritant
Alcohol Denat
Strong active
Salicylic Acid

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Glycerin

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

  3. 3DimethiconeSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  4. 4Isocetyl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Silky emollient with a high comedogenic rating.

  5. 5Alcohol DenatDrying alcoholPotential irritant

    Makes products feel light and dry fast, but can strip and irritate skin when high on the list.

  6. 6Silica
  7. 7Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  8. 8Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
  9. 9Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
  10. 10Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  11. 11PEG-100 StearateFungal acne trigger

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

  12. 12Triethanolamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  13. 13Isohexadecane

    Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.

  14. 14Perlite
  15. 15Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
  16. 16Tetrasodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  17. 17Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  18. 18Polysorbate 80Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  19. 19Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  20. 20Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

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