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La Roche-Posay Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream

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La Roche-Posay

Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream

acne treatment · 40 ml · Skincare

La Roche-Posay Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 30-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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream

  • 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

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 Taurate
  9. 9Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
  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 Acid
  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.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#30)
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 (#14)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is La Roche-Posay Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream fragrance-free?

No. La Roche-Posay Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 30 of 30).

Does La Roche-Posay Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is La Roche-Posay Innovation Effaclar Duo Tinted Care Cream 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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