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La Roche-Posay

Purifying foaming gel

Cleanser ยท 400ml

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2 of 20 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
Sulfate
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Potential irritant
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Key ingredientsZinc PCA

Ingredients

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

  1. 1AQUA/WATER/EAU

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2SODIUM LAURETH SULFATESulfatePotential irritant

    Strong cleanser that can strip the barrier and leave skin tight.

  3. 3PEG-8

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  4. 4COCO-BETAINE
  5. 5HEXYLENE GLYCOL

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  6. 6SODIUM CHLORIDE

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  7. 7PUNICA GRANATUM PERICARP EXTRACT

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  8. 8ZINC PCA

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  9. 9PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  10. 10SODIUM CITRATE

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  11. 11SODIUM HYDROXIDE

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  12. 12CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13CITRIC ACID

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  14. 14TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  15. 15MALTODEXTRIN
  16. 16PENTYLENE GLYCOL

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  17. 17TOCOPHEROL

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  18. 18SODIUM BENZOATE

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  19. 19PHENOXYETHANOL

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  20. 20PARFUM/FRAGRANCEFragrance

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