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La Roche-Posay

Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30

Name: La Roche-Posay Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30
Brand: La Roche-Posay

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Overall score7.0

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Octocrylene

Chemical UV filter and stabiliser

#3Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#4Homosalate

Chemical UVB filter

Score breakdown

Overall

7.0

Hydration Efficacy5.5

Irritation Risk7.6

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength4.9

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes La Roche-Posay Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30 stand out

La Roche-Posay Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30 is a solid spf with an overall score of 7.0/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Octocrylene, Glycerin, Homosalate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (7.6).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

Key ingredients

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Octocrylene
UV protection — #2 in the INCI list
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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Homosalate
UV protection — #4 in the INCI list
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV protection — #5 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

33 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua #2Octocrylene #3Glycerin #4Homosalate #5Ethylhexyl Salicylate #6Alcohol Denat #7Niacinamide #8Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane #9Dimethicone #10Sorbitan Stearate #11Silica #12Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate #13Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer #14Propylene Glycol #15Potassium Cetyl Phospate #16Diisopropyl Sebacate #17Peg-20 #18Peg-8 Laurate #19Zinc Pca #20Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer #212-Oleamido-1N 3-Octadecanediol #22Inulin Lauryl Carbamate #23Carnosine #24Poloxamer 338 #25Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate #26Disodium Edta #27Sucrose Cocoate #28Capryloyl Saliclic Acid #29Xanthan Gum #30T-Butyl Alcohol #31Bht #32Salicylic Acid #33Parfum/Fragrance

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient17
Holds the formula together4
UV protection3
Works on your skin3
Softens and smooths3
Draws in moisture2
Formula balancers1

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