Our take
Why It’s on Our Radar
We don't recommend the recalled lot. A premium derm brand FDA-recalled for benzene: a cautionary listing showing the issue crosses price tiers.
What's inside
Ingredients & Safety
Benzoyl peroxide, which can degrade into benzene: the reason a specific lot was recalled.
Ingredient list reviewed
- Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5%
- Water also listed as Aqua, Purified Water
- Glycerin also listed as Glycerine, Vegetable Glycerin
- Silica also listed as Silica, E551
- Dimethicone
- Niacinamide
Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.
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Who owns it
Ownership & Independence
La Roche-Posay is owned by L'Oréal.
- Founded
- 1975
- Headquarters
- Clichy, France
- Control
- Owned by L'Oréal
Where to buy
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