Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream

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30 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. 7SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
8. 8Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateA synthetic polymer that thickens water-based products and helps keep their texture…
9. 9Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerA lightweight synthetic polymer, built from methyl methacrylate units, that forms tiny…
10. 10Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
11. 11Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
12. 12zinc PCAZinc PCA is the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a compound found naturally in…
13. 13glyceryl stearate SEA blend of glyceryl stearate and a little soap that helps oil and water mix. Its main…
14. 14IsohexadecaneIsohexadecane is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient. Its main…Mineral oil & petrolatum
15. 15Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
16. 16Myristyl MyristateMyristyl myristate is an ester, a waxy fat-like ingredient made by joining two fatty…
17. 172-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
18. 18Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a starch that has been chemically modified and…
19. 19Mannose
20. 20Poloxamer 338
21. 21disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
22. 22Capryloyl Salicylic AcidA salicylic acid molecule joined to a fat-like chain, so it dissolves in oil. Its main…
23. 23Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
24. 24Vitreoscilla Ferment
25. 25Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
26. 26Polysorbate 80A gentle, water-loving emulsifier made from a sorbitol-based sugar alcohol and oleic…
27. 27Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
28. 28Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
29. 29Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
30. 30Parfum/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/3337875598071, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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