What the community says
Pros
- Combines salicylic acid + niacinamide for spot and surface acne targeting
- Loved by oily skin users for controlling active breakouts and reducing clogged pores
- Effective as a preventative and spot treatment when applied twice daily
Cons
- Irritates sensitive skin and those with weakened skin barriers
- Too many actives if layered with other exfoliants, causing redness or dryness
- May not prevent new bumps for hormonal or stubborn acne users without additional prescription treatments
Product details
Key Ingredients
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Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/tretinoinIn routine
1.3k pts · 113 comments
“La roche-Posay effaclar acne wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide”
“Let it sit for 1 minute”
r/RosaceaIn routine
251 pts · 62 comments
“Morning routine: - La Roche Posay effaclair duo (very small amount)”
“I use the Elta MD UV clear sunscreen as well. That plus MSM and cerave have been the best thing for my skin.”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
161 pts · 53 comments
“I have used this product for years. Totally cleared it up for me.”
“I also use the effaclar moisturiser from the same brand.”
“https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/la-roche-posay/la-roche-posay-effaclar-foaming-gel-purifying-foaming-gel.html”
“I have used this product for years. Totally cleared it up for me.”
“I also use the effaclar moisturiser from the same brand.”
“Totally cleared it up for me.”
r/acneMentioned
151 pts · 165 comments
“I purchased a few products she recommended but also purchased the effaclar line as well as it’s medicated acne products”
“I recently switched to La Roche Posay skincare from Cerave”
“I purchased a few products she recommended but also purchased the effaclar line”
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
141 pts · 265 comments
“Currently, i use ... the la roche posay effaclar dual action cleanser after at night”
“they had told me to use cetaphil cleanser, and vanicream and treinoin topicals.”
“None of which worked after using that routine for just under a year.”