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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar K (+)

Skincare · 30 ml

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4 of 24 ingredients flagged

Fragrance
PARFUM / FRAGRANCE. (CODE F.I.L. : B168722/1)
Silicone
DIMETHICONE
Fungal acne trigger
PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE

Key ingredientsZinc PCA

Ingredients

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

  1. 1AQUA/ WATER

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2PROPYLENE GLYCOL

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  3. 3OCTYLDODECANOL
  4. 4DIMETHICONESilicone

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

  5. 5PEG-100 STEARATEFungal acne trigger

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

  6. 6GLYCERYL STEARATEFungal acne trigger

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

  7. 7SAUCYLIC ACID
  8. 8AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE / AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMEÏHYL TAURATE
  9. 9ZINC PCA

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  10. 10SARCOSINE
  11. 11SODIUM HYDROXIDE

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  12. 12SILICA
  13. 13SILICA SILYLATE
  14. 14PERLITE
  15. 15CARNOS|NE
  16. 16DISODIUM EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  17. 17CAPRYLOYL SAUCYUC ACID
  18. 18XANTHAN GUM

    Gives the product its texture.

  19. 19PENTYLENE GLYCOL

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  20. 20ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
  21. 21CEFYL ALCOHOL
  22. 22BUTYLENE GLYCOL

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  23. 23TOCOPHEROL

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  24. 24PARFUM / FRAGRANCE. (CODE F.I.L. : B168722/1)Fragrance

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