PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
#6: SILICA
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
combination skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#6: SILICA
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
dry skin
2
0 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
2 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#1: BENZOYL PEROXIDE
#6: SILICA
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
dehydrated skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#4: GLYCERIN
#5: PENTYLENE GLYCOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne prone skin
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
sensitive skin
1
0 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#1: BENZOYL PEROXIDE
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
anti-aging
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
fungal acne
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
clogged pores
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne, pimples
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
#1: BENZOYL PEROXIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
large pores
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
dull skin
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
pigmentation
No key ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Focus especially on the first five ingredients (#1-#5) — they make up most of the formula. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
COMEDOGENIC & RISK RATING
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FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment contains 13 ingredients in total.
👉 La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are believed to clog pores. But this is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well.
👉 Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Benzoyl Peroxide, Water, Isostearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, Carbomer, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/ Leaf/ Stem Extract
👉 La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment contains the following superstar ingredients:
∙ LHA
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Risk | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. BENZOYL PEROXIDE | no data | no data | OXIDISING |
2. WATER | no data | no data | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT |
3. ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL | no data | Safe as used | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |