La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac Moisturizer

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac Moisturizer

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“Strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier”
Source: La Roche Posay Canada

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: peg-10 dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.

Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~3.3–4%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.5–1.8%
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1–1.2%
Diisopropyl sebacateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish~0.6–0.9%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.55–0.85%
Peg-10 dimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss~0.3–0.5%
Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~2.1–2.6%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.7–2.1%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.6%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.
Medium risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~4.6–5.6%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.1%est.
Drometrizole trisiloxaneMexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yetMedium~6.5–7.9%est.
Ethylhexyl triazoneUvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yetMedium~3.3–4%est.
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistencyMedium~1–1.2%est.
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineTinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).Medium~1.1–1.4%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.Medium~0.75–1.1%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.3–4%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.45–0.65%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.55–0.85%est.

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Drometrizole trisiloxane~6.5–7.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

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Alcohol denat.~4.6–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Isopropyl myristate~3.3–4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Ethylhexyl triazone~3.3–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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Isononyl isononanoate~2.1–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Propylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Dicaprylate / dicaprate
Not recognized
Glycerin~1.5–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~1–1.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).

More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
Diisopropyl sebacate~0.6–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Zea mays starch~0.45–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Silica~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Inulin lauryl carbamate
Peg-10 dimethicone~0.3–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Peg-20~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Peg-20
Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sphingomonas ferment extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Alcohol denat., Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isononyl isononanoate, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diisopropyl sebacate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl alcohol, Zea mays starch, Silica, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Peg-20, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sphingomonas ferment extract, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

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