La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+M: Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser 40ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M: Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser 40ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

40ml

Quick Summary

Best forBlemish-prone skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Zinc PCA, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol

OverallEffaclar Duo+M: Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser is a moisturiser from La Roche-Posay built around niacinamide (barrier-supporting), zinc PCA (oil-balancing) and 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol (barrier-supporting). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. La Roche-Posay recommends it for blemish-prone skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

27 of 31 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Zinc PCA 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol

Full ingredient list (31) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Isocetyl stearate
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Oryza sativa starch Oil absorption & mattifying Generally gentle
Punica granatum pericarp extract Plant extracts Generally gentle

Show the other 21 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Potassium cetyl phosphate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Sorbitan oleate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Zinc PCA Oil control & balancing Generally gentle
Glyceryl stearate SE Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Isohexadecane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Sodium hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Myristyl myristate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol Ceramide-like barrier lipid Generally gentle
Mannose Humectant Generally gentle
Poloxamer 338
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Hydroxyethoxyphenyl butanone
Capryloyl salicylic acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Caprylyl glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Vitreoscilla ferment Conditioning ferment extracts Generally gentle
Citric acid pH adjuster All skin types
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Maltodextrin Binders & carriers Generally gentle
Xanthan gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Pentylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types

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 Duo+M: Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M: Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser contain alcohol?

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

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M: Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 6 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (isocetyl stearate, sorbitan oleate, glyceryl stearate se, myristyl myristate); ferments (vitreoscilla ferment); and 1 more. 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.

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M: Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.