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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Acne Treatment

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8 of 24 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
parfum/fragrance
Silicone
dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
sorbitan stearate, isocetyl stearate, glyceryl stearate, linoleic acid, myristyl myristate, polysorbate 80

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Zinc PCA

Ingredients

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

  1. 1water

    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. 4niacinamide

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

  5. 5sorbitan stearateFungal acne trigger

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

  6. 6isocetyl stearateFungal acne trigger

    Silky emollient with a high comedogenic rating.

  7. 7ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate

    Gives the product its texture.

  8. 8glyceryl stearateFungal acne trigger

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

  9. 9potassium cetyl phosphate
  10. 10zinc PCA

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  11. 11sodium hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  12. 12capryloyl salicylic acid
  13. 13linoleic acidFungal acne trigger

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

  14. 14myristyl myristateFungal acne trigger

    Silky emollient with a high comedogenic rating.

  15. 15caprylyl glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  16. 16caprylic/capric triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  17. 17xanthan gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  18. 18acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  19. 19sodium benzoate

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  20. 20phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  21. 21tetrasodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  22. 22polysorbate 80Fungal acne trigger

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

  23. 23citric acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  24. 24parfum/fragranceFragrance

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