La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+ Corrective SPF30 40ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Corrective SPF30 40ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

40ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Zinc PCA, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol

OverallEffaclar Duo+ Corrective SPF30 is a sunscreen from La Roche-Posay built around niacinamide (barrier-supporting), zinc PCA (oil-balancing) and 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol (barrier-supporting). It contains added fragrance and drying alcohol high in the list. Its sun protection comes from chemical (organic) UV filters.

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Ingredient Analysis

31 of 37 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Zinc PCA 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol

Full ingredient list (37) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua/Water/Eau Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Diisopropyl Sebacate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Alcohol Denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Diisopropyl Adipate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Ethylhexyl Triazone Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Sunscreen UV filters All skin types

Show the other 27 ingredients · 3 with a caution note

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Sorbitan Stearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Zinc PCA Oil control & balancing Generally gentle
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
PEG-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol Ceramide-like barrier lipid Generally gentle
Inulin
Lauryl Carbamate
Mannose Humectant Generally gentle
Carnosine
Poloxamer 338
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Sucrose Cocoate
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Vitreoscilla Ferment Conditioning ferment extracts Generally gentle
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Maltodextrin Binders & carriers Generally gentle
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
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 Duo+ Corrective SPF30 fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum/Fragrance") is the 37th of 37 ingredients.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Corrective SPF30 contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 4th of 37 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 Duo+ Corrective SPF30 safe for fungal acne?

It contains 3 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (sorbitan stearate, sucrose cocoate); ferments (vitreoscilla ferment). 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.