
Effaclar H Cleanser 200ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua/Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleansing agents All skin types
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
- Coco-Betaine Cleansing agents All skin types
- Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
- Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
- Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
- Bixa Orellana Seed Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
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- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Rich emollient Generally gentle
- Cocamide MEA
- Glycol Distearate Pearlising agent Generally gentle
- Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- Mannose Humectant Generally gentle
- Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Vitreoscilla Ferment Conditioning ferment extracts Generally gentle
- Maltodextrin Binders & carriers Generally gentle
- Polyquaternium-11 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
- Acrylates Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
- Parfum/Fragrance 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 H Cleanser fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum/Fragrance") is the 23rd of 23 ingredients.
Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Cleanser contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.
Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Cleanser safe for fungal acne?
It contains 6 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, glycol distearate); polysorbates (polysorbate 20); plant oils & butters (butyrospermum parkii butter); 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 H Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance and sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate, a strong cleansing agent, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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