La Roche-Posay : Effaclar K

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Active Ingredients:
Salicylic Acid (1.5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, PEG 100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Taurate, Octyldodecanol, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Retinyl Linoleate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra Di T Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Fragrance.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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April 27, 2009

Pros:

by far the best skincare range i have every used. was taking medication for years and when i began using this it cleared my acne straight up

Cons:

a bit expensive

expensive but definitely worth the price.
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September 22, 2011

Pros:

- light to use
- helps agains oily
- not too expensive here
- postive effect on spots and pores
- skin feels soft

Cons:

none yet!

i do use a more rich cream for my eyes and nostril erea

I'm 33, and struggled with acne untill I was 30. I love the Effaclar K products for my skin which is not only vulnerable for acne, but is getting a bit older too ;) For me it turned out it was food that was my worst enemy!! I got that tested at a acne clinic (paid by insurance!) , and stopped eating the things that the test told me to. It worked within weeks end within months my acne reduced to 25% of what it used to be! After a few sessions at the clinic and still watching my diet, and changing my makeup (only mineral make-up for me!!) and good skincare products, it has now reduced to <5%. I have some breakouts now and then, becouse I didn't take care of my skin properly (foods, make up, cleaning, etc) but it doesn't get as bad as it used to get
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August 17, 2011

Pros:

Cleared up most of my acne in a few uses
Continues to improve my skin

Cons:

Dried out my skin
Burned and peeled, especially around my nose
Some stinging-but totally worth it!

I have struggled with troublesome acne all over my forehead and now T-zone tfor 8 years, since having my children. I've tried lots of things with no results, and was ready to head to a dermatologist. This is the first thing that has made a noticeable difference. I tried out a combo sample pack of the Effeclar K and facewash about 3 weeks ago. Although I found it burned my skin (left it peeling and rough in places) my acne is significantly better! I haven't worn concealer in 2 1/2 weeks. I just bought a moisturizer from the line and an exfoliant that I hope will fix the rough areas. You should definitly try this product!! Go easy at first, and don't use any too close to your nostrils.
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February 1, 2009

Pros:

have not had a zit since usage. feels great on my skin and controls the oil

Cons:

mild peeling

my cosmetic surgeon gave me some free samples of this product and at first i was hesitant to try it because EVERYTHING breaks me out. but i am so glad i did, i was pretty much waking up with a huge zit everyday but i seriously havnt had one since ive been using this. i am fretting about my samples running out but as soon as they do i will be RUNNING to go purchase some. even the bit ive peeling ive been experiencing hasnt been so bad because it is helping to fade the acne scars i have.
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August 13, 2015
Best Decision of My Life!
I used the Acne clearing system, cleanser, toner and moisturizer- a wk and a half in, I have no breakouts! all old pimples are healed. Blackheads reduced in size significantly to almost normal pores. I had bad scarring on cheeks- red 3inchs, bumpy and darker shades from more recent breakouts- cleared scarring! left with 2cm of slight redness- in 1 1/2 wks! ive seen other people had redness etc- but as I had severe acne I was already using a harsher product (dermalogica- which reduced my entire face of pimples to 5-7 consistently). this product had a great PH 5.5, left my skin feeling moisturized, while you can still notice the drying effect for acne- skin felt fresh, soft and amazing!
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July 7, 2010

Pros:

-cleared my skin up (right away)
-didn't burn (like most oil-clearing creams do
-reduced redness :)
-made spots vanish!!!!

Cons:

-none, except maybe the price, but my mom works in a pharmacy (where this is sold) so it was fine :) definetely worth it though!

I am a teenager with oily skin, so this line from La Roche-Posay is fantastic! It works so well! I have tried many many products from LRP, and ALL of them have worked for me! This cleared up the oil on my t-zone, unclogged my pores, and really really makes my skin look better after using it!!!!! i swear after putting it on for the first time, my skin looked clearer, less red, and i had less spots!!! LOVE THIS!!! I definetly recommend this!!!!
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July 14, 2008

Pros:

Hepled get rid of my acne, it was what I was looking for FOREVER. I have tried EVERYTHING! but this, this was really different!! IT'S SO MUCH BETTER THAN ANYTHING. and you know it's gonna be good because it costs quite a bit. but i believe it'll work

Cons:

Expencive, quite a bit pricy.

GO OUT AND BUY IT IF YOU HAVE MILD-MODERATE ACNE. I recommend buying these to complete everything: - Foaming Gel ($20) - Active Matt Moisturizer ($20) - Targeted Breatout Corrector ($20) if you buy those, you'll have a clearer face in just 4 weeks!! about $60.00 for all those products including tax.
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July 14, 2008

Pros:

nice smell, doesn't dry out my skin, clears up blemishes

Cons:

takes awhile to work

I've been using this product for a month and a half now, and my skin has really cleared up! My derm recommended this and I use it along with the Effaclar toner, and the foaming face wash. Also I was perscribed RetinA which I use at night. With the toner, my face hasn't dried out which it usually does with most acne products. I still have some acne and scarring but little by little it has been disappearing. I definetley recommend the Effaclar line, it has done wonders! It has stopped my breakouts and I had suffered from severe acne.