Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector 15ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Cyclohexasiloxane Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Isononyl Isononanoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Propylene Glycol Isohexadecane
- Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
- PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
- Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
- Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Stearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Show the other 12 ingredients · 3 with a caution note
- Isobutane
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- Myristyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
- Citric Acid Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
- Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Piroctone Olamine
- 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 A.I. Breakout Corrector fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 22nd of 22 ingredients.
Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.
Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector safe for fungal acne?
It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate). 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 A.I. Breakout Corrector suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance and salicylic acid, an exfoliating acid, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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