Effaclar Purifying Gel Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

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3.7

285 reviews
65%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Aqua / Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether, Peg-4 Dilaurate, Peg-4 Laurate, Zinc Pca, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Peg-4, Parfum / Fragrance.

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    4.0
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    sharonkumar

    16 years ago

    The Brand(generally what i think): La Roche Posay skincare is probably the best thing that ever happened to my skin.Ive spent practically 6 years of my life struggling with acne miserably.So by...

    About reviewer (178 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

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    4.0
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    hellomynameis

    16 years ago

    I'm on the search for a great cleanser. I've used Cetaphil, Obagi, Proactiv, MD Skincare, etc, etc...but so far, this product by La Roche Posay is probably one of the better daily cleansers I've...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    weeks919

    16 years ago

    This is a nice gentle cleanser for someone with very normal skin. It dosn't really strip it, it just cleans it. I know this because I had SEVERE acne a few months ago, and I have since undergone ...

    About reviewer (135 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    malme

    16 years ago

    after reading all of the reviews of the purifying gel of LRP i decided to go for it, since the majority of people here find it gentle and as it says its soap-free with 5,5 ph. What a...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Other

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    pacificsand

    16 years ago

    I have been suffering mild to moderate acne for 10 years, I have tried all kind of cleansers: cetaphil, neutrogena, clinique, and even vichy, all of them usually leave my skin squeaky clean, but...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

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    5.0
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    AnnieMay

    17 years ago

    I've been using this for about a month now and so far I'm loving it! I usually stay away from foaming gel cleansers because I feel like they strip my skin, but this one is not too drying. It...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    hotAsFiya

    17 years ago

    This cleanser reminds me exactly of Cetaphil for normal to oily skins. At first I was pretty happy with it. It did an excellent job at cleansing yet it wasn't as drying as cetaphil. I agree with...

    About reviewer (213 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Dark, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sfreeman87

    17 years ago

    This is the best cleanser I have ever used. It is very gentle, and perfect for everyday face washing for those who have acne or are acne-prone. A little goes a long way, and it takes me months to...

    About reviewer (114 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    wanyilee

    17 years ago

    I LOVE this cleanser! I have super oily acne-prone skin and this cleanser is one of the few that does not dry my skin out! I love the ph5.5 with this cleanser, makes this feels mild on the skin... ...

    About reviewer (115 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    diana910

    17 years ago

    This cleanser has dryed out my skin alot and i started to have very irritated red and itchy skin. I finished the bottle but i would not buy it again. I have combination, sensitive, acne prone skin...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

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    5.0
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    fivestar

    17 years ago

    I love this cleanser even though I have combo skin and it probably is best for oily skin. I use it when my face breaks out and only for a few days, once a day, with other acne products, and my...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    4.0
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    Passionate1

    17 years ago

    I like this cleanser a lot because it's an uncomplicated gel cleanser that makes your face feel fresh after washing. It's safe and gentle enough to use when you have acne or on actutane or using...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Ania_Wang

    17 years ago

    I like to use this cleanser in summer, which is so hot and humid where I live! It helps to keep my skin clean in summer better then other cleansers I used. But in winter, I dont use it on whole...

    About reviewer (308 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    adn8

    17 years ago

    i've been using this cleanser for almost a year now and would continue to use it, despite that it's a little expensive. it's a basic cleanser, not heavy on scent and it really doesnt dry out my...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    4.0
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    brillopad

    17 years ago

    This is a pretty decent cleanser. I can't say that is has performed any miracles on my acne-prone, clog-prone, dry skin, but it makes my skin feel good when I wash with it....if that makes any...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    saraheel

    17 years ago

    Not sure where the complaint of smell came from....mine's completely without a scent... Anyway, this is a perfect cleanser for acne prone skin - mild, but not so mild that it does nothing. Keeps...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

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    2.0
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    Lalie

    17 years ago

    My got this when I used to live in France. I liked it at first, but after a while, I found it much too drying for my acne prone combo skin type. It smells too strong too and just was too harsh. ...

    About reviewer (145 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    normavr

    17 years ago

    Bought this at the recommendation of my dermatologist. I'm 47 and have had a history of oily skin & acne. With menopause approaching, the skin is getting a little drier and the acne is starting to...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    lyrixs

    17 years ago

    I began using La Roche Posay based on recommendations and reviews I have read on Make Up Alley and let me tell you something...it is fantastic. I am 21, and have had acne since I was 16. I started...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

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    5.0
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    katemvirginia

    17 years ago

    I have tried proactive,murad,neutregenaEVERYTHING! This is the ONLY product ever to help my acne! It smells really good too. I use it along with Biomedic conditioning solution. My skin has never...

    About reviewer (302 reviews)

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    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

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