la-roche-posay La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner With Salicylic Acid
la-roche-posay La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner With Salicylic Acid lists 15 ingredients on its label, 14 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidSodium Hydroxide
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Capryloyl Glycine
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- PRESERVATIVE
- Benzyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
PPG-26-Buteth-26PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilMentholTremella Fuciformis PolysaccharideButylene GlycolOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
- Tremella polysaccharide; high-hold humectant that forms a water-retaining film, low irritation
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
- Botanical humectant; soothing; requires preservative; high-concentration allergen risk.
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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