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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, drying alcohol, silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) and chemical UV filters (Octocrylene, Homosalate).

  • 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.

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. 4HomosalateHomosalate is an oil-soluble organic UV filter used in sunscreens to absorb UVB rays…Chemical 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 SebacateA light, oily ester made from sebacic acid and isopropyl alcohol. It mainly works as an…
  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 TaurateA synthetic polymer that thickens water-based products and helps keep their texture…
  26. 26Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  27. 27Sucrose CocoateA mild, sugar-based cleansing agent made from sugar and coconut-derived fatty acids.…
  28. 28Capryloyl Saliclic Acid
  29. 29Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  30. 30T-Butyl Alcoholt-Butyl Alcohol is a small alcohol used mainly as a solvent. It helps other ingredients…
  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.

Which ingredient rules does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M SPF30 Anti-Blemish Moisturiser pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).

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