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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

(formerly known as La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum)
1.0 fl oz
$42.99

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Highlights
  • Reduces breakouts
  • Soothes with thermal spring water
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Product Overview

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum clears blemishes and minimizes imperfections for clearer-looking skin.

This lightweight acne treatment serum combines 1.5% salicylic acid, glycolic acid and micro-exfoliating lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA) to clear acne and help prevent new breakouts while visibly reducing the look of pores. Niacinamide helps minimize discoloration, fine lines, and post-acne marks.

Clinical Results:

  • 21% reduction of whiteheads and blackheads in 4 weeks
  • 77% agree pores appear less visible in 2 weeks
  • 45% reduction of pimples in 4 weeks
  • 49% improvement of post-acne marks in 4 weeks

Key Features:

  • 1.5% salicylic acid, glycolic acid and micro-exfoliating LHA deeply exfoliate skin, decongest pores and encourage cell turnover to help prevents clogged pores and breakouts
  • La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water soothes skin while infusing it with essential nutrient-rich minerals
  • Phytic acid helps improve skin tone

Highlights

  • Reduces breakouts
  • Soothes with thermal spring water
  • Deeply exfoliates skin

Ingredients

Featured Ingredients

Niacinamide

A water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Phytic Acid

A component of plants that offers antioxidant properties.

Salicylic acid

A beta hydroxy acid that acts as an exfoliant and anti-irritant to fight acne.

Directions

After cleansing apply thin layer to entire affected area daily, follow with moisturizer and sunscreen. Start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed.

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Answered Questions (1)

Hello, I have a 13 year-old with dark pigmentation. Would this be safe for her to use?

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry. While the Effaclar Serum could be helpful for acne treatment, I'd suggest consulting a dermatologist before starting this treatment for a 13-year-old, especially if dark pigmentation is a concern. A dermatologist can recommend the best treatment options based on the specific skin needs, such as addressing acne while preventing further pigmentation issues.

Product Specifications

Item Id S39707
Item Id
Size 1.0 fl oz
Benefits
  • Deeply exfoliates skin
  • Soothes with thermal spring water
  • Reduces breakouts
Skin Type
  • Acne Prone
  • Combination
  • Normal
  • Oily
Product Type
  • Face Serums
Key Ingredient
  • Glycolic Acid
  • Niacin
  • Salicylic Acid
Product Form
  • Serum
Application Area
  • Face
Concern
  • Anti-Aging
  • Blackheads
  • Discoloration
  • Large Pores
  • Oily Skin
  • Congested Skin
  • Acne & Blemishes
Features
  • Exfoliating

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 (25)

Overall Rating

4.6
Based on 25 reviews

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LovelySkin Customer

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February 13, 2025

Great

Teenage daughter loves this. Keeps her skin bright and clear!

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LovelySkin Customer

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February 12, 2025

Perfect for my teen girls

The serum is good for acne and it also moiturizes the face, my teen girls are happy using it every day!

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LovelySkin Customer

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November 16, 2024

So far so good

Bought this for my daughter and it has helped with breakouts

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FariaS

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November 02, 2024

Good for sensitive skin

My dermatologist recommended this for my menopausal acne, have to try more days to see how effective it is

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Shack

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August 21, 2024

Works well!

I am 68 and still dealing with cystic acne. This works very well for me.

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LovelySkin Customer

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July 30, 2024

Good spot treatment

My teenager daughter uses this as a spot treatment. She has very sensitive skin and it does not bother her.

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channy

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July 24, 2024

very drying

I thought is was very drying but didn't seem to clear my skin. I would not order again. I would like to send it back for a refund but I no longer had the packaging

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LovelySkin Customer

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July 03, 2024

Saved a return trip to the dermatologist

I've had bad hormonal acne for ages, and had to take a course of accutane - which worked pretty well, for about a decade. Then things got worse again, which is frustrating. I got a sample of this, and of a different acne treatment - both worked pretty well. LRP is less drying; the othermakes my skin more tight and lightly itchy. Mostly I use LRP, just a few drops on my fingertips spread over the lower half of my face once or twice daily, followed by moisturizer/ spf. I'll buy the other one too as its packaging is more travel-friendly, but this LRP will likely be my go-to for the foreseeable future. It's worked really well for a few months now.

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LovelySkin Customer

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June 20, 2024

Good for sensitive skin

Nice product that isn't as drying as some products with salicylic acid in it but not sure it works as well for acne. I like to use it in combination with a stronger product.

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KGG83

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June 13, 2024

Great salicylic

I got this as a sample and gobbled it up! Love this serum. It's less expensive than the competitors and does its job - anti blemish and anti wrinkle! My skin is smooth and I will buy more when I run out!

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Linds811

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June 12, 2024

Love this exfoliating serum!

This serum is very nice and gentle, yet exfoliating. I have very sensitive skin. It tends to get red very easily and I break out under my hat a lot and using this serum with my retinol at night has helped so much. So happy I received this as a sample! Also doesn't dry out your skin.

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LovelySkin Customer

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June 12, 2024

Best, affordable salicylic acid treatment!

Been using for about a year now and is the best treatment I’ve come across after years of suffering with acne. I use it every night and notice a huge difference when I forget one night. When I am having a break out, this treatment cuts the recovery time in half. Best part - it’s an affordable, reliable brand!

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LovelySkin Customer

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May 27, 2024

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicyclic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

This is one of the best skin treatments that I have ever used. No harsh stinging skin or red, dryness for my sensitive facial skin. I will continue to use this product. I really like all of the skin care products that I purchase from LovelySkin.

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LovelySkin Customer

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April 12, 2024

Good product

My teenage boy likes this much better than the standard topical acne products from the drugstore.

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Nourou

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March 21, 2024

Works efficiently!

That serum works pretty well.. It calms down the pimples as they start to show up. Using it for 3 weeks and no side effect at all.

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Carmella

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February 13, 2024

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

Excellent product. Helped clear up acne spots.

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lelelala

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January 15, 2024

so far so good

I've only used it a handful of times but I really like it so far. def recommend if you're looking for something to fight acne

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LovelySkin Customer

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May 08, 2023

Very good for blackheads

I've been using this serum for more than a month and I've seen improvements on my nose and chin especially,I have oily and sensitive skin and is perfect

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LovelySkin Customer

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February 21, 2023

Great

Since I started using it I have seen an improvement in my face, and my skin feels super good and my mild acne spots have reduced.

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LovelySkin Customer

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January 26, 2023

Serum

It arrived well packaged with a sample of hyaluronic acid.

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