Effaclar Clarifying Solution

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Clarifying Solution

Average rating from 172 Ratings
4.2

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Effaclar Clarifying Solution

4.2
from 172 Ratings

Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
63%
31%
0%
6%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
25%
31%
0%
44%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
4
B
Glycolic Acid
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Exfoliant)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning,Humectant,Tonic)
1
B
Capryloyl Glycine
(Surfactant,Hair Conditioning,Cleansing)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Masking,Fragrance,Humectant,Viscosity Controlling,Viscositydecreasing Agent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
4
B
Salicylic Acid
(Skin Conditioning,Masking,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Antidandruff Agent,Antiacne Agent,Denaturant,Preservative,Exfoliant,Keratolytic,Corn/Callus/Wart Remover)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Propanediol
(Solvent,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Decreasing Agent)
1
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Humectant,Soothing,Astringent)
1
Yeast Polysaccharides
(Skin Conditioning,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Skin Protecting,Film Forming)
2
A
PPG-26-Buteth-26
(Skin Conditioning,Surfactant,Fragrance,Emulsifying,Hair Conditioning)
3
B
Sodium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Denaturant)
1
Menthol
(Masking,Fragrance,Flavoring Agent,Soothing,Refreshing,Denaturant,External Analgesic)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
3
B
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Perfuming,Surfactant,Fragrance,Emulsifying,)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
4
Alcohol Denat.
(Solvent,Masking,Viscosity Controlling,Antifoaming Agent,Antimicrobial,Astringent)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Alcohol
Alcohol
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
5
A
Benzyl Alcohol
(Solvent,Masking,Fragrance,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Preservative,External Analgesic)
Allergens
Allergens
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming)