La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash 400ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash 400ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

400ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingLists fragrance allergens

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid, Glycerin

OverallLa Roche-Posay's Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash is a cleanser whose standout ingredients are salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and glycerin (hydrating). It lists fragrance allergens.

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Ingredient Analysis

18 of 18 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid Glycerin

Full ingredient list (18) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleansing agents All skin types
Decyl Glucoside Cleansing agents All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Coco-Betaine Cleansing agents All skin types
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Zinc Gluconate Texture, stability & minerals Generally gentle

Show the other 8 ingredients · 2 with a caution note

Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Tetrasodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Menthol Fragrance components Can sensitise
Polyquaternium-47 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Sodium Benzoate Preservative 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 Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash fragrance-free?

No fragrance (parfum) is listed, but it includes fragrance allergens (menthol). These often come from plant extracts or oils, and UK and EU labels must declare them above set levels.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash contain alcohol?

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

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate). How much it matters 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 Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash suitable for sensitive skin?

It contains fragrance allergens and sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate, a strong cleansing agent, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.