La Roche-Posay : Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel

Brand:
Reviews
3.5
26 Reviews

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.

5
34.6%
4
26.9%
3
7.7%
2
15.4%
1
15.4%

Used La Roche-Posay : Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel? Rate It:

Choose from 1 to 5 stars
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.
This Was Helpful

9 user(s) found this helpful

Report
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.
This Was Helpful

9 user(s) found this helpful

Report
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
This Was Helpful

5 user(s) found this helpful

Report
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.
This Was Helpful

4 user(s) found this helpful

Report
August 24, 2013
Highly Recommend! :)

Pros:

Removes Makeup Fabulously!
Cleans my face and leave it feeling refreshed.
Can easily buy it at CVS near me

Cons:

Somewhat pricey ($22), but worth the money!

I started using this cleanser after first going to an esthetician back in May. She was trying to sell me on the products that she sold through her business (as all professionals seem to), but I wasn't very willing to spend $50 on a cleanser that I had no previous experience with, Instead, I researched the products she recommended and set out on a mission to find a cheaper alternative! While shopping in CVS, I happened upon Effaclar. I quickly googled the product (thank goodness for IPhones) and read positive review after positive review! It actually contained less skin irritants than the ridiculously expensive products my esthetician was trying to sell me. Which is fantastic for my ridiculously sensitive skin. The pH balance is ideal (4.5) for a no nonsense cleanser. It doesn't have any harsh chemicals, it just removes my makeup nicely and leaves my face feeling fresh and clean! I would recommend this to anyone, for any skin type, no matter what products/medications that you are using on your face. It isn't harsh, but it's also not gentle to the point where you get no benefits from the product. Two thumbs up!
This Was Helpful

3 user(s) found this helpful

Report
September 9, 2015
it's Great !
just withing 2 weeks of use (2 times a day and differin 0.1% before sleep +tetralysal 300mg everyday) my face started to get smooth and clear of bumps but red marks are still there.. but they started to fade with each 4 days.. eventually they will be completely gone in about 6 months or less.
This Was Helpful

2 user(s) found this helpful

Report
January 14, 2016
I'm using the Effaclar cleansing gel, together with benzoyl peroxide 5% and Tetralysal 300mg for my acne, with is quite similar to your treatment, and I was wondering - how is your skin doing now? I'm not sure how to evaluate my skin, whether it's going good or bad, but I notice my skin is much more smooth and clean after using Effaclar twice.
August 26, 2014
Goodbye oil
A little goes a long way, and boy does it make your skin feel pure and smooth. A sample of a product has never immediately impressed me so much. Use with the serum for hours of shine-free soft face.
This Was Helpful

2 user(s) found this helpful

Report
September 1, 2011

Pros:

I decided to switch cleansers after the worst breakout I'd had in 7 years of moderate acne (with occasional cysts). I am incredibly pale and my skin was very red with about 25 pimples on it the night I started using it. The next morning I had more than before and wasn't sure. The next day however, half of the pimples were gone and my skin's redness was dramatically reduced. I love this product! My acne has been kept at bay ever since! Use this with Effaclar Duo.

Cons:

It's a little more expensive than a university student would want to spend but it's worth EVERY cent.

It regulates skin and makes your skin feel clean and fresh. Worth giving a try if your acne has never fully cleared with a cleanser.
This Was Helpful

2 user(s) found this helpful

Report
February 19, 2009

Pros:

everything

Cons:

a bit too pricey

this stuff really works please do not knock it till u try it....i have tryed everything sadly with terrible results but now i can stand proud and say that this did the trick. buy the whole set it has 3 and don't forget the spray water for your face you'll love the refreshing feeling.