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La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Acne Treatment With 0.5% Salicylic Acid
A spot treatment built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 24.99 · 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
- Acne & blemishes
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily.
Caution
Safety Warning: Avoid eye area. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 24 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isocetyl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isocetyl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isocetyl Stearate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Myristyl Myristate, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isocetyl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Isocetyl Stearate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isocetyl Stearate →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate →Oryza Sativa Starch
Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling
Oryza Sativa Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material derived from the peeled seeds of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Starch →Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract is the extract of the pericarp of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
Learn more about Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract →