Effaclar Micellar Cleansing Water And Makeup Remover For Oily Skin
Cleanser
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Effaclar Micellar Cleansing Water And Makeup Remover For Oily Skin

La Roche-Posay
10Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
30% Natural70% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Key Actives
Micellar WaterDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

30% natural70% synthetic
3 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 30% natural and 70% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

solvent2:Aqua/Water, Hexylene Glycol
perfuming2:Hexylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance.
skin conditioning2:Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel or lotion that foams gently
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.