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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October 24, 2013
Works for oily-skin mainly.

Pros:

Smells clean
Works
Lasts long

Cons:

Expensive
Drying

I love this product, but can't use it anymore. ): My skin has turned really dry since it's winter, and using this is too much. I usually have to use cream cleansers and may try the cream version of this. This product really does work, but not for people with dry skin.
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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!
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March 10, 2013

Pros:

controls oiliness of skin
makes skin smooth
smells great
clears up acne a bit

Cons:

dries out skin
can be red and irritating if you don't use a moisturizer
brake out after a couple washes

I use this twice a day once in the morning and once before I go to bed. In the boring I wash my face, put on Effaclar Duo acne treatment, apply a moisturizer (cetaphil for me) then I do my makeup. At night I wash my face with this and the apply Effaclar Duo. This product has gotten rid of most of my acne its just the red marks that remain, and those are the frustrating ones! Give it a try see how you like it :)
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January 3, 2017
Fab, but drying
This is a good value product and I absolutely love using it, however it is super drying. My skin is pretty dry anyway so if you have oily skin, that might not be a problem. I've been using it for over 3 weeks now and can't say I've seen a massive difference in my acne but will definitely continue to use it.
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December 19, 2015
Irritate + acne red points
I don't. Have a severe acne but a sensitive skin. After using each time. My skin produces oil, it is shiny with red points...doesn't.t work. My acne is not visible, it is not severe, as for example infections. It is really strong to eliminate because it is interior...and I have sensitive skin.
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January 22, 2018
oh this one is not for sensitive skin :(
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.
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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.
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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.
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August 15, 2013
nothing special and not actually for sensitive skin

Pros:

good for make up removing

Cons:

it can be irritating
it is not really for sensitive skin

this soap didn ´t really do anything special for my skin, it contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate and it is suposed to be for sensitive skin....at first my face did not react well, afther a while it got used to it. However it is good to remove make up
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February 7, 2011

Pros:

- Helps control oiliness of skin
- Is quite gentle
- Smells lovely

Cons:

- Expensive
- Did not make much of a difference to severity of acne
- Made skin feel tight

I have sensitive, combination oily skin, with loads of pimples on my forehead and the areas around my nose, but none on my cheeks and chin. I used this for over a year but it definitely did not work much for me. It did get rid of some pimples, but it really didn't make much of a difference. It didn't cause any flaking or peeling, but it made my skin feel a bit tight after washing. However, it did make my skin a bit less oily throughout the day, and did not cause any reaction, which is saying something as I have very sensitive skin which turned red and stings with almost every other product I've tried. It also smells amazing! I actually stood there and smelt it for almost a minute once hahaha. Basically, I think it is worth a try, if: - you are willing to spend the money - the severity of your acne is only very light to moderate. Hope this helps, good luck! :)
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