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Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream

Updated on: 26/11/2025
Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream
15
Total Ingredients
analysed
12 of 15
Skin-Safe
low risk
3 of 15
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
3 of 15
Potential Pore-Clogging
+2 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

La Roche-Posay product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 3 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/lauric-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Lauric Acid</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is La Roche-Posay a good skincare brand?

La Roche-Posay is a French skincare brand founded in 1975 in France and named after the town of La Roche-Posay, which is known for its thermal spring water used in dermatological treatments. The brand develops skincare products designed for sensitive and reactive skin and frequently incorporates thermal spring water, niacinamide, ceramides, and sunscreen filters. La Roche-Posay is owned by L'Oréal and is commonly recommended in dermatology settings. La Roche-Posay makes products such as Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about La Roche-Posay.

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/potassium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Potassium Hydroxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/iodopropynyl-butylcarbamate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream contains 5 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/lauric-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Lauric Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream?

This product is from La Roche-Posay. See more products from La Roche-Posay.

What are the ingredients in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream?

Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream contains 15 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/potassium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Potassium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearates" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearates</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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