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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser, a La Roche Posay face wash

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

6.76 oz
$16.99

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Highlights
  • Targets acne
  • Addresses blackheads
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Product Overview

Heal blemishes with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser.

Target excess oil, acne, blackheads and whiteheads with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser. This clinically tested cleanser contains 2% salicylic acid to help gently exfoliate skin and eliminate the bacteria that cause blemishes. Exclusive micro-exfoliating Lipo Hydroxy Acid helps regulate excess oil and remove daily impurities. Gentle enough for twice-daily use, La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser is proven to reduce surface oil by up to 47%, leaving you more matte throughout the day.

  • Great for all skin types, even sensitive
  • Helps regulate excess oil
  • Targets acne blemishes with 2% salicylic acid
  • Thoroughly cleanses skin of daily impurities

Highlights

  • Targets acne
  • Addresses blackheads
  • Rids skin of excess oil

Directions

Use one or two times daily. Wet face, then massage into skin, creating a lather. Rinse well.

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Product Specifications

Item Id S19512
Item Id
Size 6.76 oz
Benefits
  • Targets acne
  • Addresses blackheads
  • Rids skin of excess oil
Skin Type
  • Acne Prone
  • Combination
  • Dry
  • Mature
  • Normal
  • Oily
  • Sensitive
Product Type
  • Cleansers
Key Ingredient
  • Salicylic Acid
Product Form
  • Gel
Preferences
  • Fragrance Free
  • Oil Free
  • Paraben Free
Application Area
  • Face
Scent
  • Unscented
Concern
  • Acne & Blemishes
Features
  • Hydrating
  • Moisturizing

About the Brand

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

Using antioxidant-rich thermal spring water from the heart of France combined with the latest scientific advancements, La Roche-Posay is recommended by over 25,000 dermatologists worldwide to treat sensitive skin, acne, aging skin and more. With all La Roche-Posay products allergy-tested for sensitive skin, non-comedogenic and many also fragrance-free, La Roche-Posay is committed to providing a better life for all skin types.

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Customer Reviews (130)

Overall Rating

4.7
Based on 130 reviews

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Sudy

Verified Purchase

February 28, 2025

Best Facial Cleanser

After I use La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser, my face clears up from acne. Skin feels clean as it removes all dirt and oil from face. Great to do use twice a day for oily face prone to acne.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

February 23, 2025

Perfect Teen Starter Cleanser

I bought this for my 18 year old son and he LOVES it! It's easy to use and has been so effective on breakout areas on his face, especially around his nose.

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LovelySkin Customer

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January 13, 2025

Great cleanser for my acne prone daughter

My daughter uses this cleanser and it goes a great job at keeping her acne prone skin in check

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BCF

Verified Purchase

December 14, 2024

Clean and clear!

Great cleanser that makes my skin feel well cleansed and consistently clearer skin. I really enjoy this product as my primary facewash solution.

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TMMartin

Verified Purchase

November 27, 2024

A cleanser that delivers results

My dermatologist has me mix this medicated gelcleanser from LaRoche Posay with a cream cleanser that has glycolic acid so that I'm getting a one, two punch of ingredients. Even on it's own you'll find that this cleanser delivers. There is very little noticeable scent for those who are sensitive.

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DianaJimenez

Verified Purchase

November 15, 2024

LOVE LOVE LOVE - From a hormonally imbalanced person

I have been struggling with acne since I was about 13yo, I'm now 27. I've been thru so much medications and expensive prescribed creams. I've been willing to test LRP for a while now but in my country is super expensive. I'm glad I did thou. I had a pretty ugly breakout when I started using this cleanser, and after one week of use is basically gone. I've never had such good results with a cleanser alone, my doctos would always give me antibiotics, which I hate. I used this am and pm. My skin by now is pretty much used to everything thou, so it might be a good idea to introduce it slowly into your routine if you have a sensitive skin.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

July 28, 2024

Not harsh

This was perfect for a tween. I was afraid it would be too harsh . She was using Neutrogena wash with 2% salicylic and it was drying. She is starting to get pimples so I wanted something with salicylic acid. LovelySkin had a sale so I decided to purchase and it is working out.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

July 18, 2024

My shaving secret

I love to use Effleclar to shave my legs. It helps prevent razor bumps and irritation. Use just a small amount.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

June 12, 2024

Clean pores

It's the first time that I use this cleanser but I must say I'm impressed. I struggle with acne, I'm almost 30 and I have to admit it did surprise me how fast this is cleaning my skin and how my acne has totally improved

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

March 02, 2024

No idea what effects it has

No idea what effects it has. Don’t see any difference from my ordinary liquid soap.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

January 30, 2024

LOve it

Perfect face wash to keep clear and rid of acne

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Samsmom

Verified Purchase

November 25, 2023

Great product

Great for non drying acne control. The gel formula really cuts oil and dirt without being drying .

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Erika

Verified Purchase

September 29, 2023

Saved my acne

Love this product, it’s eliminated my acne completely. It has dried my acne completely, I will continue to order this product forever

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

September 24, 2023

Great to manage acne prone skin

Of all the 2% salicylic acid products I’ve tried this one is superior for reducing breakouts!

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

September 04, 2023

Fantastic cleanser for acne-prone skin

This is my long-time favorite cleanser for acne-prone skin or during breakout. It doesn't irritate my skin, while fully cleansing my skin and removing any sunscreen, makeup, or excess oil. I always moisturize after using this. Be careful to fully close the cap so it doesn't leak out, since it sits on the cap.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

July 16, 2023

Great cleanser!

I only use this occasionally but I do like it. A little goes a long way so it really lasts. Another great La Roche Posay product!

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

May 21, 2023

Good for acne!

I believe this has greatly decreased the number of new acne lesions I get. I love that face feels very clean and refreshed after using this. It can be a little drying however if used 2x a day. I do wish this was sulfate free and then it’d be perfect, but it works so will continue to use unless I find something better.

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Cygnus2112

Verified Purchase

May 07, 2023

Love this!!

This is such a great cleanser. It works great with my electric facial brush. Helps it really get into your skin! Highly recommended item!

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

May 05, 2023

Effective cleanser

Love gel cleansers - this cleans my skin thoroughly without drying out my skin. Tightens my pores and keeps acne at bay. Great price, works better than more expensive cleansers I’ve tried. Definitely recommend.

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

March 03, 2023

Great for pores

I have large pores. I have used this for a few days and definitely noticed it decongest the surface of my pores and they appear smaller. Face feels clean and refreshed. If you have dry skin like myself maybe use once per day & follow with a good moisturizer! But love this cleanser.

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