La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser 400ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser 400ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

400ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsZinc PCA

OverallLa Roche-Posay's Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser is a cleanser whose standout ingredients are zinc PCA (oil-balancing). It contains added fragrance.

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Ingredient Analysis

14 of 14 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

Zinc PCA

Full ingredient list (14) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleansing agents All skin types
PEG-8 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Coco-betaine Cleansing agents All skin types
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
PEG-12 Methyl Glucose Dioleate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Zinc PCA Oil control & balancing Generally gentle
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle

Show the other 4 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative 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 Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 14th of 14 ingredients.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser contain alcohol?

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

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-12 methyl glucose dioleate). 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 Purifying Foaming Gel 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.