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La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Shine Control Clay Mask
A mask built around Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 21.99 · 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
Step 1: 1-2 times a week, apply a thin layer after cleansing. Step 2: Leave on for 5 minutes. Step 3: Rinse thoroughly with water. Avoid eye and lips area. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water.
Caution
Avoid eye and lips area. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water.
What's inside
Ingredients List
5 trigger at least one check · 14 trigger none
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Starch
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Kaolin
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Colorant, Opacifying
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
Learn more about Kaolin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →CI 77891
Colorant
CI 77891 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour (see also INCI: Titanium dioxide). It conforms to the formula
Learn more about CI 77891 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Zea Mays Starch
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling
Zea Mays Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually derived from the peeled seeds of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae
Learn more about Zea Mays Starch →Cellulose
Absorbent, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose
Learn more about Cellulose →
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