
Effaclar Duo+M
What the community says
Pros
- Mattifying gel texture helps control excess oil without heavy residue
- Includes salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide for multi-targeted acne correction
- Effective spot treatment praised by some for reducing pimples quickly
Cons
- Can cause significant dryness, flaking, and redness, particularly with tretinoin
- Notorious for irritating sensitive skin and worsening redness or rosacea
- Mixing with hydrating barrier supports is recommended, but some report it still feels too harsh
Product details
Skin Type
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Vanicream
2 threads
Differin
2 threads
PanOxyl
1 thread
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Where to buy
Available on Amazon
Real Reddit threads
2 threads from r/tretinoin