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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin
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Summary
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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sooooo drying
I used this for a little over a week and it made my face flake soooo bad. around the corner of my eyes and around my mouth were the worst areas. when j would put moisturizer on to help it not be so flaky, it would burn. i have normal to dry acne prone skin and it just made my face more dry. didnt see any improvements on my acne but i didnt use it long so.
Holy grail
Age 18-29
Skin Type Combination
This stuff really works for me. I've dealt with acne since puberty and I'm in my mid 20's now. In combo with clinical dermatology care, there's nothing else that helps to keep my acne at bay besides this wash. When I go periods without owning this wash, my acne comes back. I've found that it works to prevent breakouts and minimizes the amount of time a pimple needs to go away and heal. It can be pretty drying so I prefer to use it once a day, and I'll skip it and stick to something more basic when I feel my face is tightening. Everyone is all about jumping around and trying new products these days but I think if you stick to this you'll see the results you're searching for elsewhere. My dermatologist recommended that I use this in the morning after waking up, and I've found the best results with that.
Would not buy again
Age 18-29
Skin Type Combination
Honestly didn't do much for my acne after using it consistently for 3 months, I tried to use it everyday but it dried my skin out so I switched to 3 times a week & noticed I would still start to get redness if I didn't moisturize right away.
Love this for my highly acne prone/hormonal skin!
I recently just ran out of my la roche possay ance cleanser and i'm so impressed i'm buying the whole line tomorrow. This is stricly for ACNE prone skin otherwise you will give yourself a chemical burn for using it for little white heads and what not. I have really bad hormonal and cystic acne from starting birth control and this stuff truly has saved my life. But beware this stuff is extremely drying so i would recommend wearing sunscreen (after )washing your face completely and letting it dry. Otherwise my face gets a little too dry but i have very oily skin so, to each their own.
Terrible
Age 18-29
Skin Type Combination
Dries out skin and makes acne worse
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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
- Q
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
- Q
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