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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    5.0
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    Constantine22

    11 years ago

    This is an effective cleansing gel for oily-acne prone skin! Do not expect too much from a cleanser like this, i do not know if gets off makeup...because i am a man so i don't use but i know that...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    tsandler

    11 years ago

    This is my all time favorite cleanser. it foams, the fragrance is pleasurable, a mineral smell, may not be rappelling to everyone,. but I love it. This gel lasts forever a 200 ml lasted for...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Emma23401

    11 years ago

    Let me start off by saying I have textbook combo skin. My cheeks are dry and rarely break out, if ever, and my t-zone is very oily with no breakouts on my nose or forehead, they're all concentrated...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Lynsi01

    11 years ago

    I first got this cleanser as part of a 5-day sample kit via facebook. I had been using Purity for years. I was nervous about it since it's a gel, and typically gel cleaners are too stripping for...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    1kimchan

    11 years ago

    i think i broke out after using this cleanser as soon as i switched back to my regular cleanser by philosophy purity cleanser, my skin was great. I usually use my purity cleanser at night...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    pb84

    11 years ago

    Along with the other La Roche Posay Effaclar products I tried, this one is no good. It does not only dry me out, it also irriates my skin. After washing with this cleanser, my skin doesn't have a...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    famouscigarillo

    11 years ago

    Like this product a lot, and will definitely be trying more from the same line! PROS: - I went to see a dermatologist about my acne and he recommended this cleanser. I think that alone speaks...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGray

    3.0
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    reinabeina

    11 years ago

    I have sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin and I live in a humid tropical climate but am in air-conditioned environments most of the time. I first got this because I heard la roche-posay was good for...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    tracy813

    11 years ago

    Lately I have been using a cleanser that does a good job of clearing and keeping away pimples but I still had some unsightly blackheads that I was not happy with so I decided to give this cleanser...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    emma89

    11 years ago

    I bought this cleanser about a week ago, and after using it for the first couple of days I was pleased with it. My skin looked clear, I wasn't breaking out and my combination skin felt balanced....

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    mafalda14

    11 years ago

    This is my HG cleanser. I have combination skin, getting drier with age of course, but with the occasional spot on forehead or chin. I started using it during a huge beak-out due to pregnancy and...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    kintyr

    11 years ago

    I have dry, sensitive skin. This is my favourite cleanser, I find this to be a gentle cleanser, no perfume, or soap I believe. It cleanses my face very well and tightens pores. After I use this,...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lolcaits

    11 years ago

    Best cleanser ever! Dry, acne prone skin, NW20. I started using this after slowly transitioning into an all-LRP skincare routine. I learned the hard way not to switch everything at...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    MotherMoth

    12 years ago

    Let me start off by saying that I do not have acne so I can't say much about it clearing up any serious problems. However, my skin is extremely sensitive and very breakout prone with the wrong...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    littlemj

    12 years ago

    NC25 Chinese, oily acne prone skin living in AZ's dry desert climate. From most to least drying: Avene Cleanance > LRP Effaclar > Acne.org cleanser I live in a dry, dry, dry climate, so...

    About reviewer (207 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    KarolSou

    12 years ago

    Hey everyone! I purchased this product a good 3weeks ago after using the Avene cleanser for blemish-prone skin for a long long time. I believed this would be a good product to try as alot of...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Mia_8030

    12 years ago

    I like the Effaclar Purifying Gel and am kind of regretting venturing away from it lately. I have always found that Effaclar Gel is great as a cleanser without being too harsh on the skin....

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    GriffithsGirl

    12 years ago

    I have been using this along with other La Roche Posay products. I use this cleanser in the shower in the morning and at the end of the day after removing my makeup with LRP Micellar water. A very...

    About reviewer (140 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    maeshiil

    12 years ago

    This is the BEST cleanser I've ever used, and I've used countless! I started using this after my dermatologist recommended the Effaclar Duo, and I'm so glad I did. :) I love the Effaclar Duo as...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    angelvixen

    12 years ago

    Okay. Good to know I'm not alone on this. Strips the skin and drying. Caused horrible acne breakouts on my cheeks and chin area. Even though it's paraben free it has Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which is...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

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