Effaclar Mat Mattifying Face Moisturizer — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 24, 2026
Salicylic acid and oil-absorbing particles target shine; lightweight gel-cream texture.
What the community says
A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer using silica, dimethicone, glycerin, and salicylic acid to hydrate while reducing shine. It fits oily or combination routines, yet fragrance, alcohol denat, and occasional pilling make it risky for reactive or fungal-acne-prone skin.
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What people love
Watch out for
- Matte effect can disappear within an hour
- Not moisturizing enough for dry skin; can worsen oiliness
- Formula changes reportedly triggered breakouts and major pilling
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Real Reddit threads — 51 mentions across 20 threads
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Mattifying Face Moisturizer on Reddit, in one place — 20 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/Rosacea and 4 more, summarized.
“i use the anthelios sunscreen, the one for dark spots and the effaclar mat moisturizer.”
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“combined with the moisturizer is out of this world.”
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“since i started using those i got tons of compliments on my skin”
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“La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat + as a moisturiser in the evenings.”
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“New Derm also recommended I use a Cetaphil cleanser and a gentle moisturiser.”
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“My skin has improved so much that my wife has started using Cetaphil and La Roche Posay products!”
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“stuff like Neutrogena Hydro Boost or La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat.”
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“They absorb faster and don’t sit on the skin the same way.”
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“I’m still trying to find a face moisturizer for oily skin that actually stays matte for more than an hour”
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“Moisturizer - La Roche-Posay Toleriane Matte Moisturizer with SPF”
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“I have oily/combo skin”
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“my makeup goes on soooooo nicely”
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“La Roche posay effaclar mat for oily skin”
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“that would be better than adding a mattifying lotion.”
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“same cleanser and moisturizer”
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“There's only 1 better moisturizer I've found for shininess but it has s.acid (la Roche posay effaclar matte)”
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“My skin barrier is damaged after using salicylic acid and retinoid”
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“Also please suggest a moisturizer that actually helped”
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