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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Facial Cleanser, Foaming Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid, Helps Clear Acne Breakouts and with Oily Skin Control, Oil Free, Fragrance Free

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Item Form Gel
Skin Type Oily, Sensitive, acne-prone
Brand La Roche-Posay
Scent Unscented
Material Feature Oil Free

Description

Medicated face cleanser for oily skin and acne, formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid. This acne wash targets excess oil & helps clear breakouts. Clinically tested to reduce excess surface oil by up to 47%. Dermatologist Tested.

Benefits

Face wash with Salicylic Acid acne medication, to fight acne breakouts & blackhead removal. Oil & Paraben Free.

Suggested Use

Cleanse 2x daily in a circular motion. Avoid the eye area. Rinse thoroughly & apply Effaclar Mat Moisturizer after.

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From the manufacturer

la roche posay 90k dermatologist recommended + substantiation
effaclar medicated wash ingredients

COMPLETE YOUR ROUTINE

effaclar medicated wash comp

Effaclar Medicated Wash

adapalene comp

Effaclar Adapalene

matte 220

Double Repair Matte

clear skin comp chart

Anthelios Clear Skin

Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
15,463
4.6 out of 5 stars
6,641
4.5 out of 5 stars
5,002
4.4 out of 5 stars
16,771
Step in Routine
1. Cleanse 2. Treat 3. Moisturize 4. Protect
Benefit
Gently cleanses and purifies Clears acne & prevents new 48 Hour Shine Free Hydration SPF 60 UVA/UVB Protection
When to Use
Morning and night Night Morning and night Morning
Skin Type
Excess oil, shine, acne prone Acne-prone All skin types Oily, sensitive, acne prone
DERMATOLOGIST TESTED

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.95 x 1.9 x 7 inches; 8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ U31000TR
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 883140040231
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ La Roche-Posay
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LO1DNXU
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 15,463 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
15,463 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, scent and effect of the skin cleaning agent. For example, they mention it works well to clean pores and reduce oil, and it has almost no scent. Some say it helps clear acne-prone skin and is especially good for mature skin. That said, opinions are mixed on the effect on breakouts, value, and dryness.

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625 customers mention496 positive129 negative

Customers like the effect of the skin cleaning agent. They mention that it helps their skin feel clean, less irritated, and clear. Some say that it cleans well without stripping too much moisture away, and is perfect for their skin. Overall, most are happy with the product's effect on their skin and recommend it to others.

"...and PM, but switching and adding in the products I did has helped my skin tremendously: less irritation, dryness, redness but still getting that..." Read more

"...Now that I’ve been through my purge, my acne scarring is reduced and my skin texture is so much nicer since all of the underlying acne was pushed..." Read more

"Perfect for sensitive skin" Read more

"...At first, I noticed this cleanser was very gentle on my skin but recently for about 2-3 weeks I have been noticing some dryness sensation on certain..." Read more

480 customers mention419 positive61 negative

Customers like the quality of the skin cleaning agent. They say it works well to clean pores, reduce oil, and leave their face feeling cool and clean. Some mention that the product is gentle yet super effective with the salicylic acid. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and effectiveness of the product.

"...feel stripped after using this and yet I notice that the medication is still working...." Read more

"...This brand is great for people who want high quality ingredients at a great price...." Read more

"...This is a decent brand worth exploring; especially if you suffer from acne and oily skin...." Read more

"...This product is great, it almost hast no scent, lathers well and my face feels great after using it." Read more

96 customers mention73 positive23 negative

Customers like the scent of the skin cleaning agent. They say it almost has no scent.

"...Then I used it every night.The product has no odor and lathers nicely...." Read more

"...feel tight in a decent way and although there is a very light to almost no medicated scent, there is still a scent...." Read more

"...This product is great, it almost hast no scent, lathers well and my face feels great after using it." Read more

"...and I haven't seen a decrease in the presence of milia and this face wash STINKS...." Read more

282 customers mention98 positive184 negative

Customers are mixed about the dryness of the skin cleaning agent. Some mention that it doesn't dry out their skin, while others say that it dries out their face extremely.

"...This product makes your skin more sensitive to the sun!..." Read more

"...the products I did has helped my skin tremendously: less irritation, dryness, redness but still getting that exfoliation and oil control...." Read more

"...skin but recently for about 2-3 weeks I have been noticing some dryness sensation on certain sections of the face after I wash it with this cleanser...." Read more

"...HIGHLY recommend this stuff. The only "drawback" is I find it pretty drying, so I have to always use moisturizer after..." Read more

104 customers mention56 positive48 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the skin cleaning agent. Some mention it's a great price for a cleanser, and a little goes a long way. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a cheaper product. They also say that the product leaks and wastes e lot of product.

"...brand is great for people who want high quality ingredients at a great price...." Read more

"...4 stars because it arrived leaking all over the place so I lost quite a bit of product...." Read more

"...It's also incredibly affordable for such a high quality product. I now use only this brand for all of my skin care...." Read more

"...itself and the bottle meaning the product leaks right out, very disappointing also givin’ the price I wouldn’t wanna waste the product...." Read more

93 customers mention57 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the effect of the skin cleaning agent on breakouts. Some mention that it minimizes breakouts greatly and keeps their skin clear. However, others say that their skin has started cracking and bleeding.

"Stop it right now, I love this face wash so much. It doesny cause me to break out and cleans my face thoroughly...." Read more

"...3 feet from the bathroom counter to the floor and the bottle cracked open and broke. For $17 I would hope for better packaging." Read more

"...My breakouts have reduced easily by 70%. The bottle lasts forever as the product spreads easily. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...for a little over a week and it has done a really good job at not letting me break out...." Read more

No lo recomiendo para pieles sensibles.
4 Stars
No lo recomiendo para pieles sensibles.
Lo compre para mis brotes constantes de comedones cerrados. He notado menos granos rojos pero aun tengo comedones presentes y aunque lo acompañe con limpiezas faciales no se van, no se si sea porque lo alterno con una limpiador gentil de la misma marca o tengo un problema hormonal simplemente. Mi piel no podria tolerar usarlo dos veces diario, siento que no es el mas suave, no reseca, si deja una buena sensacion de limpieza pero no de tirantez, soy piel mixta.El olor no me agrada pero no es algo por lo que hacer drama.Se siente una sensacion de mentol fuerte al colocarlo en la piel, supuse que era normal al ser medicado.Mucho cuidado con colocarlo muy cerca de los ojos.
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