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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 |
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Manufactured on farms or in facilities that protect the rights and/or health of workers.
Cradle to Cradle Certified is the world's most comprehensive standard for safe, circular and responsible products. Certified products meet science-based requirements that have positive benefits including health and wellbeing, material reuse, emissions reductions, water quality, and fair and safe labor practices. The Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard is set by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, a global non-profit dedicated to powering innovation for a prosperous economy.
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SILVER ACHIEVEMENT LEVELManufactured using processes that reduce the risk of negative environmental impact.
Cradle to Cradle Certified is the world's most comprehensive standard for safe, circular and responsible products. Certified products meet science-based requirements that have positive benefits including health and wellbeing, material reuse, emissions reductions, water quality, and fair and safe labor practices. The Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard is set by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, a global non-profit dedicated to powering innovation for a prosperous economy.
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SILVER ACHIEVEMENT LEVELMade with chemicals safer for human health and the environment.
Cradle to Cradle Certified is the world's most comprehensive standard for safe, circular and responsible products. Certified products meet science-based requirements that have positive benefits including health and wellbeing, material reuse, emissions reductions, water quality, and fair and safe labor practices. The Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard is set by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, a global non-profit dedicated to powering innovation for a prosperous economy.
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FIND YOUR ACNE TREATMENT
Salicylic Acid | INGREDIENT | Benzoyl Peroxide |
Acne and Blemishes | TARGETS | Red, Raised Pimples |
Lather on Wet Skin | APPLICATION | Spot Treatment |
Salicylic Acid | INGREDIENT | Adapalene |
Acne and Blemishes | TARGETS | Blemishes and Acne |
Lather on Wet Skin | APPLICATION | All Over the Face |
COMPLETE YOUR ROUTINE
Effaclar Medicated Wash | Effaclar Adapalene | Double Repair Matte | Anthelios Clear Skin | |
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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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
- Best Sellers Rank: #341 in Climate Pledge Friendly (See Top 100 in Climate Pledge Friendly)
- #1 in Facial Cleansing Gels
- #70 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Beauty
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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*****Below is me going more in-depth with my skincare and what helped me clear my acne*****
What really drove it home and got my skin to be mostly clear with no cysts with only the occasional pimple/white head was that I also added in a toner about a month after using this wash and I also got a lower % benzoyl peroxide!! I got the Ordinary glycolic 7% for night time, the cosRX AHA/BHA toner for morning and I use 5% benzoyl peroxide morning and night on my problem areas. I use moisturizer (Simple water gel cream) on my t-zone, eyes, cheeks and neck. No SPF because I don't go outside at the moment lol.... prayforme but anyway...
My old routine consisted of just the Neutrogena grapefruit face wash and 10% BP on problem areas AM and PM, but switching and adding in the products I did has helped my skin tremendously: less irritation, dryness, redness but still getting that exfoliation and oil control. Figuring out what will work for you may take trial and error but I would recommend this face wash to anyone looking for a quality face wash that will not only cleanse their skin without stripping it but to also have those acids to help with your breakouts and dead skin buildup. My skin was used to that exposure to salicylic acid for all those years so I felt no burning or tightness when using this. It was so gentle and refreshing :) There is a menthol smell and feel to this but it feels good on the skin.
And just to throw this in there since it is relative to my experience and may hold true to yours as well, diet can make a difference in your skin! From my understanding, it depends on the person as to how much it affects your skin and which foods may trigger outbreaks (some people need to cut out milk, others don't) but once you pinpoint your individual food sensitivities and cut those out your skin WILL be healthier. For me, that is dairy, anything high glycemic (sugar, honey, maple syrup, certain fruits, breads), or made with wheat flour, and alcohol. I used to make homemade bread with whole wheat flour and honey thinking I was being all healthy but I was breaking out BAD, even after only eating a slice, because I was eating foods my body didn't like. I can't even have a taste of cheese, literally one smidgen on a cracker, without getting a HUGE cyst or two within a few days. Not even a singular glass of wine without my face giving me the middle finger. My point is don't expect a face wash to fix your diet or to make up for any other unhealthy behaviors contributiing negatively towards the health of your skin. I learned that the hard way. Good luck to anyone reading this that is trying to clear up their skin or just to have healthier skin :)
This brand is great for people who want high quality ingredients at a great price. For the first week I used it every other day at night (no face wash in the morning, just water and spf). Then I used it every night.
The product has no odor and lathers nicely. It did feel a bit ‘minty’ the first time I used it, but went away with time. As this is an acid, don’t use this on your eyes! I wash my eye makeup off with a gentler cleanser.
At first I purged (as one should when using salicylic acid or retinol). I knew it was a purge because I was getting small acne all over my face in even in places it normally doesn’t appear. This lasted 3 weeks for me (but can up to 4 months depending on your skin).
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 out.
It is of UTMOST importance to use a sunscreen properly with this product or you will get sun damage and wrinkle more quickly (you won’t notice it until you’re older). This product makes your skin more sensitive to the sun! Don’t use this product with physical exfoliants or anything that is a ‘scrub’ or has micro beads that could physically scrape the skin. Make sure you moisturize after.
I use this followed by deciem pore serum and at night the la roche posay face and body cream, in the morning I use an spf instead.
If you’re willing to use this product correctly, you should see great improvement after a cathartic purge (you can do it!)
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 sections of the face after I wash it with this cleanser. Sections like the cheeks, my chin, and the area surrounding the mouth. I know the area around the lips and mouth can be very sensitive and that is why I try to avoid it as much with this cleanser; but I still feel that drying sensation. The drying sensation that I am feeling is tolerable, but I just wish it was not there. There is no peeling or anything like that. This cleanser also makes the skin on my face feel tight in a decent way and although there is a very light to almost no medicated scent, there is still a scent.
A medium little goes a long way and it lathers well on the face with water. I feel it does give my face some moisture, but lately it has been drying my face a little too. After washing my face and neck and drying them, specially my face feels very soft. It does control the oily complexion on my face a little better than other cleansers, but does not WOW me either. I use this cleanser in conjunction with La Roche-posay Toleriane double repair matte moisturizer and they go hand in hand well.
Overall, I believe this a good product and I am glad I tried it but need to keep trying for longer time and see where that takes me. This is a decent brand worth exploring; especially if you suffer from acne and oily skin. I will for sure be exploring more of this brands' products in the future.