La Roche-Posay

Effaclar MAT+ Moisturiser for Oily Skin 40ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT+ Moisturiser for Oily Skin 40ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

40ml

Quick Summary

Best forOily skin

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid, Glycerin

OverallThis La Roche-Posay moisturiser features salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and glycerin (hydrating). It contains added fragrance and drying alcohol high in the list. La Roche-Posay recommends it for oily skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

20 of 24 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid Glycerin

Full ingredient list (24) — 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
Alcohol Denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle

Show the other 14 ingredients · 3 with a caution note

PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Cocamide MEA
Sarcosine
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Triethanolamine pH adjuster All skin types
Isohexadecane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Perlite
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Tetrasodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
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 MAT+ Moisturiser fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 24th of 24 ingredients.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT+ Moisturiser contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 5th of 24 ingredients, high enough to be a main ingredient. It makes products feel light and dry quickly, but can dry out or irritate sensitive skin.

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT+ Moisturiser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 4 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (isocetyl stearate, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate); polysorbates (polysorbate 80). 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.