La Roche-Posay

Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream Daily Moisturiser for Breakouts & Ageing with 10% Azelaic Acid & Salicylic Acid 40ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream Daily Moisturiser for Breakouts & Ageing with 10% Azelaic Acid & Salicylic Acid 40ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

40ml

Quick Summary

Best forBlemish-prone skin

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsAzelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

OverallThis La Roche-Posay moisturiser features azelaic acid (clarifying), salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and panthenol (soothing). It contains added fragrance. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day. La Roche-Posay recommends it for blemish-prone skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

25 of 26 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

Azelaic Acid Salicylic Acid Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Full ingredient list (26) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Azelaic Acid Anti-blemish & tone-evening acid May tingle initially
C15-19 Alkane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Triethyl Citrate Solvent & texture aid Generally gentle
Diglycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types

Show the other 16 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract - Dandelion Rhizome/Root Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Zinc Gluconate Texture, stability & minerals Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Phosphate pH adjuster All skin types
Disodium Phosphate pH adjuster All skin types
Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener & gel former All skin types
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Polysorbate 60 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream Daily Moisturiser fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 26th of 26 ingredients.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream Daily Moisturiser contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream Daily Moisturiser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 3 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate); polysorbates (polysorbate 60). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.