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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser is an oil-free foaming wash that clears breakouts and smooths texture. With salicylic acid, lipo-hydroxy acid and glycerin, it cleanses without harsh scrubs. Clinically tested to reduce surface oil by up to 47%. For all skin types.
Benefits
- No added fragrance
- Non-comedogenic
- Clinically tested to reduce excess surface oil by up to 47%, leaving skin less oily throughout the day
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic acid: Known for its effective exfoliating properties to help clear and refine appearance of pores.
- Lipo-hydroxy acid (capryloyl salicylic acid): Derivative of salicylic acid with exfoliating and skin renewing properties.
- Glycerin: Retains water and provides intense hydration for the skin
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Step 1. Wet face with lukewarm water.
Step 2. Gently massage to form a rich lather.
Step 3. Rinse thoroughly. Use daily, morning and/or evening.
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Coco-betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Zinc Gluconate, Tetrasodium Edta, Polyquaternium-47, Menthol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
BEST CLEANSER OUT THERE
I am 30 years old and y skin decided to act up - I got horomonal cystic acne for a few months. Tried everything on drugstores and nothing worked. went to see a derm and got some prescription and didn't really work either. My co-worker told me about thi brand and decided to buy the acne kit. This fi...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Doesn't work
I like that way the product smells, it leaves your skin feeling tingly and fresh. However, I've used this product for 3 months and there has been no improvement. My acne has actually gotten worse. A lot of small bumps have spread on my forehead and chin causing my skin to look and feel very textured...
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Good but drying
Make sure to use a pretty heavy moisturizer with this! I have dry skin (especially in the winter) and this makes my skin feel tight and it even started flaking a bit, wouldnt fully blame it on this cleanser though. It does work at reducing down pimples and it removes makeup very well.
Amazing!!
I kept seeing this product all over my For you page on TikTok and I wanted to try it out specifically since I have ezcma everyone was recommending me this product and all I can say is that I definitely been seeing some results
cleaner skin
I was having trouble with acne. I usually use their gentle cleanser which has no salicylic acid but after using this I can see a difference with clearing up my face.
DO NOT USE!!
As cliche as it sounds I almost never leave a review but this broke out my skin so bad. I wanted give it a go because i heard that it is highly recommended for oily skin. I used it for just a week and started breaking out on my cheeks and forhead. I havent had huge cyst pimples in a while so it was pretty upsetting. My skin type is oily and i occasionally have breakouts. Maybe because this product is for *acne-prone* skin it didnt work well for my skin. It did not dry out my skin nor did it make it flake. For most products it is recommended to give it a week or two to see a noticable change. The only thing i noticed was that i started breaking out lol Please be cautious of using it. I highly recommend to NOT use it and to not let your curiosity of trying new products win. (Plz excuse any typos)
I like it, but I used to love it
I am not sure what happened, or if my skin just changed. I have combination acne prone skin, oily on my T zone, and it used to work like magic. Now not that much. I still like it tho.
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Can this be used on my chest and back if I am noticing excessive oil and am breaking out on chest and back? Or do you have any other recommendations from this brand for body acne?
- Asked by Marissa
- Official Answer By La Roche-Posay - BEHi there! Thank you for reaching out about our Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin. Our oil-free face wash formula helps clear acne breakouts, blackheads and whiteheads with salicylic acid. Since our cleanser is designed for use on the face, we recommend consulting with your dermatologist on the best cleanser for your body. We hope this is helpful!Was this answer helpful to you
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Does anyone know if this product can help get rid of closed comedones??
- Asked by lydia
- Official Answer By La Roche-Posay - BEHi there! Thank you for reaching out about our Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin with salicylic acid targets excess oil, gently exfoliates and helps clear acne breakouts.Oil-free face wash formula helps clear acne breakouts, blackheads and whiteheads with salicylic acid. Gently exfoliates oily skin to smooth skin texture with lipo-hydroxy acid. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this A sulfur cleanser?
- Asked by Amber
- Official Answer By La Roche-Posay - BEHi there! Thank you for reaching out about our Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin. All the ingredients we use in a product are listed on the package or the label of the product itself. Since some ingredients are known by more than one name, we use the standard industry FDA-recognized names. We hope this is helpful!Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi what product can I use for acne
- Asked by Sandra
- Official Answer By La Roche-Posay - BEHello there! For acne-prone skin, we recommend our Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment. It's designed to target blemishes, reduce redness, and help prevent new breakouts. While this is a great option for many, everyone's skin is unique. For personalized recommendations, visit our website at laroche-posay.us or consult a dermatologist. They can help you create a skincare routine tailored to your specific needs.Was this answer helpful to you
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What of the ingredients are being qualified as the advertised salicylic acid and lipo-hydroxy acid ? Salicylic acid is listed as one of the last ingredients and should be one of the first if its one of the main ingredients being advertised?
- Asked by J
- Official Answer By La Roche-Posay - BEHello there! Thank you for asking about our Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin. All the ingredients we use in a product are listed on the package or the label of the product itself. For products too small to accommodate the list, a separate ingredient list is available on the display unit in the store for your convenience. Since some ingredients are known by more than one name, we use the standard industry FDA-recognized names. We hope this was helpful!Was this answer helpful to you