La Roche-Posay : Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel

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Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG 8, Coco Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, PEG 120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Capryl Glycol, Parfum.

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

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 20, 2009

Pros:

the only face cleanser that works so far for my sensitive acne prone skin. it doesn't cause breakouts, but may be drying if you have dry skin. this cleanser purifies oily skin with imperfections & unclog pores.

Cons:

may be a bit too pricey for a cleanser, but worth it

This cleanser is great if you have oily skin with imperfections. It doesn't cause breakouts for me & it was the only cleanser that i have used so far that cleared me up a lot. (i've used ALOT of products in the past that didn't work & irritated my skin even more) This product was recommended by my dermatologist & was tested for acne prone skin. (wash with warm water 1st to open up pores & when you finish cleansing your face with this cleanser wash it off with warm water & then the last rinse wash it with COLD water to close your pores.
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August 13, 2015
Absolute Miracle!!!! (Quick & 100% effective)
I used he acne treatment system- cleanser,toner and moistener. I have struggled with severe acne my entire life- at the point i started using this treatment I was still consistently getting 6-7 breakouts on my face- within 3 days all breakouts were healing and no more were arising on my face- I have been using this product for a wk and a half- I have NO breakouts, all hormonal pimples under my jaw have healed, every pimple on my face has healed! I had significant redness and bumpy scarring on my cheeks, which has healed 95%! i have maybe 2cm of slight redness left! i thought i would have to live with the scarring forever, as i have tried every scar treatment under the sun, but these products have cleared it! I didn't even know that what they did! I have blackheads all over my nose and spreading out slightly on the cheek area- the unclogging moisturizer has reduced my pore size (1wk in i did extractions on nose) the blackheads on cheeks are almost as small as normal pores now/80% cleared. Searching my whole life and finally i can walk around with clear skin!!!!!!!!! please note- my severe acne I treated with the dermalogica range- reduced from entire face of breakouts- large pimples with small pimples in between- to 5- 7 consistent breakouts.
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September 23, 2011

Pros:

-Face feels really clean
-Removes makeup easily
-Less irritating than others I've tried
-I had no initial breakout or increase when I started using it

Cons:

-Really stings your eyes

This has been my daily cleanser for a few weeks now and I'm very pleased with it. I use it twice a day and it removes all my makeup in the evening easily too. It is a very simple product with the bare minimum of ingredients which is something that I like about it. It doesn't have a fancy color or anything it is just a clear gel that makes a lovely foam on your face. I had no increase in acne when I started to use it and there was no adjustment period, my skin didn't react badly at all. I use this along with Effaclar Duo the treatment gel and it has worked brilliantly. I wouldn't say that the cleanser would be able to clear up a serious breakout on it's own but it definitely helps and doesn't add any extra harshness to a routine when using other products. Great product :)
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June 6, 2009

Pros:

Love, love, love this product. Makes my skin feel so soft. It really helped repair my irritated/damaged skin from over medicating and it doesn't make me breakout, definitely helps maintain my skin.

Cons:

Its going to cost you but well worth it.

Its the best. I'm really happy with it. It's great at removing my makeup. It makes my face feel sooooo good, fresh and clean.
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October 23, 2008

Pros:

This product balances your PH and helps your skin from your other bad treatments that you have tried, it removes acne, blemishes and little zits and spots. The best thing is that this product DOES NOT contain benzoyl peroxide or salycilic acid!WORKS

Cons:

It may be expensive and hard to find, but it worths it

I found this product in a very good pharmacy in Mexico named "Farmacia Dermatologica", there they only sell very expensive products may I say. I consulted a dermatologist very helpful and gave the products that I had to use, she DIDN'T gave me the fool 3-STEP, she gave me something different, the EFFACLAR PURIFYING FOAMING GEL (for mornings and nights) EFFACLAR M (for mornings) EFFACLAR K (for nights), A VICHY PURETTE DETOXIFICATION (for 2 times a week at night instead of the EFFACLAR PURIFYING FOAMING GEL) and the SUNSCREEN ANTHELIOS FOR FACE, OILY TO COMBINATION SKIN 50+ (obviously for mornings) adnd when I bought it they gave me a bag from LA ROCHE-POSAY with thermal water and a little sample of the sunscreen mentioned above. In the past I tried everything like Clean&Clear, Neutrogena and the stupid Proactiv that only damaged my skin with all those chemicals. BUT I HAVE TO REALLY SWEAR THAT THIS WORKS!
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April 29, 2015
Bad product
This product sucks....caused super redness on my skin with bad irritation n itchiness n lots of pimples ...finally after one weak of torture I stopped it using n my face had to go thorough all that trouble ...it took huge time for my face to go back to normal ....definately not for indian skin ....ðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'ŽðŸ'Ž i would go for minus rating for this f**king product ....the other la roche tolerine gel is good ...
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January 22, 2018
is your skin oily or sensitive? I have oily skin & just bought this yesterday :(
March 21, 2013

Pros:

- Moderate price
- Good smell

Cons:

- Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Little bit too drying if used more than 20 seconds
- Irritating after long term use

I have been using Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel twice a day for about a year now. I am 35 and have an oily acne prone skin. My skin gets easily irritated with harsh products resulting in deep red pimples under the skin surface. Although this cleanser seemed to have made wonders within the first months, my skin is now starting to react to it and I can tell it is irritated. After many researches, I found out that Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a huge no-no ingredient for acne prone skin. I would advise to stay away from using any products containing SLS. I switched to Avene Cleanance Gel and it is fabulous.
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June 18, 2016
Yes this product contains too much sulphate which make my skin very itchy. I have used this product for 5 months and decided to discontinue.
April 5, 2012

Pros:

Doesn't dry out skin (if used appropriately)...really worked well on my CYSTIC acne...worked well on red spots and small scars...face is really clearing

Cons:

none

This is simply the best product out there non-prescription. I wash my face twice a day with this stuff and use effalcar K (salycillic acid) for spot treatment and my acne seriously has vanished after about 3 weeks of use and I mean I had terrible cystic acne like mountains of it I couldnt see my real skin and this stuff just went to work on it and cleared me. Dont overuse it because of course that would cause drying and bad skin..just use it once in the morning and right before you go to bed. use effaclar k for spot treatment once every 3 hours of so...expensive but worth it
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May 5, 2009

Pros:

Gentle cleanser, doesn’t clog pores or cause breakouts. Makes my skin feel Soft and clean.

Cons:

Kind of pricy

I love it but I kind of wish if was fragrant free (smells good, it would just be nice to know that I'm not putting fragrant chemicals on my face)
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July 7, 2009

Pros:

I have had acne since I was in fourth grade, this is the ONLY cleanser I have ever used that has cleared up my face. Definitely worth trying!

Cons:

A bit pricey, but well worth it.

BUY IT! You can get it online at a pharmacy. I only use this twice a day, morning and night and a random moisturizer that I like. I don't have to worry about what make-up I wear or anything I put on my face as long as I wash with this. This things works wonders.
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