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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser

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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser

sunscreen · 40 ml · Sun care

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 33-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance), drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat) and silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

33 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2OctocryleneOctocrylene is a synthetic, oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs UVB and some UVA…Chemical UV filters
  3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  4. 4HomosalateChemical UV filters
  5. 5Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and…Chemical UV filters
  6. 6Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  7. 7NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  8. 8Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
  9. 9DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  10. 10Sorbitan StearateSorbitan Stearate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and stearic acid, a fatty…
  11. 11SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  12. 12Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
  13. 13Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  14. 14Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  15. 15Potassium Cetyl Phospate
  16. 16Diisopropyl Sebacate
  17. 17Peg-20
  18. 18Peg-8 Laurate
  19. 19Zinc PCAZinc PCA is the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a compound found naturally in…
  20. 20Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  21. 212-Oleamido-1n 3-Octadecanediol
  22. 22Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
  23. 23Carnosine
  24. 24Poloxamer 338
  25. 25Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  26. 26Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  27. 27Sucrose Cocoate
  28. 28Capryloyl Saliclic Acid
  29. 29Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  30. 30T-Butyl Alcohol
  31. 31BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
  32. 32Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  33. 33Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3337875549493, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#33)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#6)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#9), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#20)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsOctocrylene (#2), Homosalate (#4), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (#5), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (#8)

Frequently asked questions

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser fragrance-free?

No. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 33 of 33).

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Dimethicone.

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