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La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Astringent Toner for Oily Skin
A toner built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Step 1: Dampen cotton pad with toner. Step 2: After cleansing, apply gently to the face morning and/or evening. No rinsing necessary. Avoid the eye area.
What's inside
Ingredients List
2 trigger at least one check · 7 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic Acid →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Parfum
Fragrance, Perfuming
Parfum is a fragrance.
Learn more about Parfum →
Dupes
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- No7 Toning Water69% match
- Clinique Clarifying Lotion 368% match
- Clinique Clarifying Lotion 165% match
- Clinique Clarifying Lotion 461% match
- Nature Republic Forest Relief For Men Mist Toner61% match