Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser

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

1. 1Aqua / Water / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
5. 5Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
6. 6Punicagranatum Extract
7. 7Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
8. 8Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
9. 9Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
10. 10PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
11. 11EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
12. 12Parfum / Fragrance (Code F.I.L. N 00082429)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3337872411083, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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