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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30

Sunscreen · 40ml

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7 of 33 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
parfum/fragrance
Drying alcohol
Alcohol Denat
Silicone
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Fungal acne trigger
Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-8 Laurate
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Potential irritant
Alcohol Denat
Strong active
Salicylic Acid

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Zinc PCA, Salicylic Acid

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Octocrylene

    Chemical UV filter that absorbs sunlight before it damages skin.

  3. 3Glycerin

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

  4. 4Homosalate

    Chemical UV filter that absorbs sunlight before it damages skin.

  5. 5Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Chemical UV filter that absorbs sunlight before it damages skin.

  6. 6Alcohol DenatDrying alcoholPotential irritant

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

  7. 7Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  8. 8Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

    Chemical UV filter that absorbs sunlight before it damages skin.

  9. 9DimethiconeSilicone

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

  10. 10Sorbitan StearateFungal acne trigger

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

  11. 11Silica
  12. 12Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
  13. 13Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
  14. 14Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  15. 15Potassium Cetyl Phospate
  16. 16Diisopropyl Sebacate
  17. 17Peg-20

    Helps blend and thicken the formula.

  18. 18Peg-8 LaurateFungal acne trigger

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

  19. 19Zinc PCA

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  20. 20Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicone

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

  21. 212-Oleamido-1n 3-Octadecanediol
  22. 22Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
  23. 23Carnosine
  24. 24Poloxamer 338
  25. 25Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

    Gives the product its texture.

  26. 26Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  27. 27Sucrose Cocoate
  28. 28Capryloyl Saliclic Acid
  29. 29Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  30. 30T-Butyl Alcohol
  31. 31BHT

    Protects the formula from going off.

  32. 32Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

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

  33. 33parfum/fragranceFragrance

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