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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Medium

acne treatment · 40 ml · Skincare

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Medium is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, 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) and silicones (Dimethicone).

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

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Key ingredients in Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Medium

  • 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.

  • Piroctone olamine

    An anti-dandruff active.

  • 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. 1Aqua/waterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  4. 4Isocetyl Stearate
  5. 5NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  6. 6Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
  7. 7Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  8. 8Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
  9. 9T-Butyl Alcohol
  10. 10Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  11. 11Oleic AcidOleic acid is a fatty acid found in many plant oils, including olive oil. In skincare…
  12. 12Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  13. 13Silica SilylateSilica Silylate is fine silica powder treated to repel water. It mainly thickens…
  14. 14Poloxamer 338
  15. 15Nylon-12Nylon-12 is a fine, lightweight synthetic powder from the nylon family. It mainly adds…
  16. 16Polysorbate 80A gentle, water-loving emulsifier made from a sorbitol-based sugar alcohol and oleic…
  17. 17zinc PCAZinc PCA is the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a compound found naturally in…
  18. 18Linoleic Acid
  19. 19Pentaerythrityltetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxhydrocinnamate
  20. 20IsohexadecaneIsohexadecane is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient. Its main…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  21. 212-Oleamido-1
  22. 223-Octadecanediol
  23. 23Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
  24. 24Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  25. 25Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
  26. 26Myristyl MyristateMyristyl myristate is an ester, a waxy fat-like ingredient made by joining two fatty…
  27. 27Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
  28. 28Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  29. 29Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
  30. 30disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  31. 31Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
  32. 32BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
  33. 33glyceryl stearate SE (±

May contain (shade colorants): CI 77891/titanium dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/iron oxides, Mica, ).

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3337875518598, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#28)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#3)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsIsohexadecane (#20)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Medium fragrance-free?

No. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Medium contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 28 of 33).

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Medium contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant Medium good for?

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

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