La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser 15ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser 15ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

15ml

Quick Summary

Best forBlemish-prone skin

Worth notingContains fragrance

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

OverallLa Roche-Posay's Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser is a moisturiser whose standout ingredients are niacinamide (barrier-supporting), zinc PCA (oil-balancing) and 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol (barrier-supporting). It contains added fragrance. La Roche-Posay recommends it for blemish-prone skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

24 of 30 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

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

Full ingredient list (30) — 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
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle

Show the other 20 ingredients · 3 with a caution note

Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Zinc PCA Oil control & balancing Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate SE Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Isohexadecane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Myristyl Myristate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol Ceramide-like barrier lipid Generally gentle
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Mannose Humectant Generally gentle
Poloxamer 338
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Vitreoscilla Ferment Conditioning ferment extracts Generally gentle
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Polysorbate 8
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
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 Duo+M Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 30th of 30 ingredients.

Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser contain alcohol?

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

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 6 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (isocetyl stearate, sorbitan oleate, glyceryl stearate se, myristyl myristate); ferments (vitreoscilla ferment); and 1 more. 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.