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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser

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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser

cleanser · 200 ml · Skincare

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 13-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance (Code F.I.L. N 00082429)) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland

Key ingredients in Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

13 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. 6Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  7. 7Punicagranatum Extract
  8. 8Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  9. 9Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  10. 10Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  11. 11PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  12. 12EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  13. 13Parfum / 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.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (Code F.I.L. N 00082429) (#13)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser contains Parfum / Fragrance (Code F.I.L. N 00082429) (ingredient 13 of 13).

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser good for?

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

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