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Is Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis

La Roche-Posay

This page reviews Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream by La Roche-Posay as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Tetrasodium Edta, Fragrance.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes salicylic acid as an active ingredient for cleansing, but also contains fragrance and EDTA, which raise quality concerns. This results in a moderate rating.

Main concern

Fragrance is present, which may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Salicylic acid is included for its cleansing properties, aiding in the removal of impurities.
  • Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin during cleansing.

Concerns

  • Fragrance is present, which may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
  • Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4273088

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Fragrance is present, which may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.; Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Our analysis notes: Salicylic acid is included for its cleansing properties, aiding in the removal of impurities.; Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin during cleansing.. See the Pros section above.
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Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in La Roche-Posay — Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream. See the Ingredients section above.
La Roche-Posay — Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
La Roche-Posay — Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes salicylic acid as an active ingredient for cleansing, but also contains fragrance and EDTA, which raise quality concerns. This results in a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
La Roche-Posay — Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream scores 60 / 100. Daily use depends on your skin type and tolerance, so review the flagged ingredients and patch-test if you are sensitive. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, glycerin, coco-glucoside. See the Ingredients section above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
La Roche-Posay — Effaclar Deep Cleaning Foaming Cream has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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