Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask 100ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Kaolin Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
- Argilla
- Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- CI 77891 Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
- Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
- Zea Mays Starch Oil absorption & mattifying Generally gentle
Show the other 9 ingredients · 1 with a caution note
- Cellulose
- Ceteareth-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
- Lecithin Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle
- Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
- Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
- Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
- 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 Clay Mask fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 19th of 19 ingredients.
Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.
Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask safe for fungal acne?
None of the ingredients usually flagged for fungal acne are listed: fatty acids with 11–24 carbons and their esters, polysorbates, plant oils and butters, or ferments. 2 of its ingredients aren't in our glossary yet, so check those yourself. 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 Clay Mask suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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