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Summary
Highlights
- HSA/FSA eligible
Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™
- Vegan
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Face Serum with Salicylic Acid is a lightweight acne treatment serum that clears pimples and helps prevent breakouts, while also visibly reducing pores, fine lines, and post-acne marks.
Benefits
- Clears acne blemishes and helps prevent new breakouts
- Visibly reduces pores, fine lines, and post-acne marks
- 77% agree pores appear less visible in 2 weeks
- Allergy Tested
- Dermatologist Tested
- Non-comedogenic
- Suitable for all skin types
Key Ingredients
- Triple Acid Complex: a blend of 1.5% salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and micro-exfoliating lipo-hydroxy acid for optimal efficacy
- Niacinamide & La Roche-Posay Thermal Water to help soothe skin and minimize skin irritation
Formulated Without
- Parabens
Step 1: Shake well for even application.
Step 2: Apply the entire affected area with a thin layer after cleansing face. Do not rinse off. Start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed.
Step 3: In the daytime, apply daily sun protection. Avoid eye area.
Precautions: Do not use on peeling or compromised skin. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes. This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Citric Acid, Peg-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Maltodextrin, Phytic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance.
Free gift with purchase
Free gift with purchase
Free Anthelios Kits with $35 La Roche-Posay purchase (valid thru 6/7/25 on shipped purchases only. Full or partial pickup or same day delivery purchases do not qualify. While quantities last)
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Ratings Distribution
Skin Type
- 5Combination
- 4Oily
- 2Dry
- 1Normal
Most Helpful Positive Review
Great Product!
My skin looks smother since I starred to use it. No more redness or red spots. It really helps to control the acne.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Chemical burns
I got this product 4 days ago and was excited because I read all of the great reviews. I had previously never considered my fave sensitive or really acne prone. It was just breaking out because I slept in my makeup. Fast forward four days of using this at night and my face is peeling. I only used a ...
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My face turned red right after putting it on
I'm a big fan of B5 serum and retinol serum from the brand, so I decided to try this serum because of my stubborn hormonal acne around my mouth and chin areas. I have a very high hope after read all the rave reviews. However, this burns my face really bad. My face turns red suddenly after I apply it on. I still have hope and let it stink my face for almost half hour but it's very burn and I noticed something not right. I freaked out and used micellar water to wipe it out immediately and hope it's not too late. For those of you who say this works so well, did you get red burn after applying? Do you guys have any secrets for applying it?
Burned my skin
I used this product on my face and thought it was going to help with my acne. I followed the instructions that it said on the packaging and a week later it burned my skin and made my skin red. It made my skin sensitive and it was never sensitive until now.
I've been using it
Love it
My absolute holy grail product
I have had hormonal acne for about two years now. I have been beyond frusterated for so long because i had never had acne before. l couldnt get it to go away for two whole years!!!!! Granted im on different medications, i have noticed the most improvement since I've started using the serum. I have had breakouts with my current medication, but using the serum my acne has never cleared up faster and stayed gone as much as it has with this product. I use it about twice a day in the morning and at night. Plus, this lasts a long time. I've had this for about two weeks and I've gone through maybe 1/8 of the bottle. I did purge a little bit at first, but nothing too bad maybe lasted two days. I absolutely recommend this product to anyone and everyone!!!
Amazing!
I hardly ever leave reviews… But this serum is amazing! I've been suffering from horrible hormonal breakouts around my mouth and jaw. They cleared up within two days of using this and have not come back. Not only has the acne gone away, My skin is glowing. Try this… I doubt you will be disappointed!