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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    pipinko550

    12 years ago

    When I saw "Sodium Laureth Sulafte" reading ingredients, I was a little skeptical, but fortunately this stuff didn't break me out. It's a very good cleanser, works very well, my skin is clear and...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    zbiutz

    12 years ago

    i bought it at several recommendations.i have acnee prone , sensible oily skin and i was using avene before, but i wanted a change. it is cheaper than most cleansing dermato-cosmetic gels(about...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ex0ticbarbie

    12 years ago

    Let me start of by saying that, for many many years, I have wasted a ton of money on products in an attempt to try to help my acne prone skin. I had perfect skin until I was about 16-17 years old...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Taizk

    12 years ago

    My dermatologist recommended me this product (along with the Effaclar Duo) after I was diagnosed with facial seborrheic dermatitis. It really soothes my skin and has helped me to control the...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    iamserpentine

    12 years ago

    I was recommended this by a lady in the pharmacy when I went looking for La-Roche Posay products. I have sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin with red and slightly dry cheeks from Accutane and other...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    Carybear

    12 years ago

    I've had this for about a week. At first I thought, "oh this is doing much better than special cleansing gel" a day or two goes by and I ignore the fact my chin is itchy and i have small bumps...

    About reviewer (319 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lalu

    12 years ago

    My dermatologist recommended to me this gel as it is perfect for sensitive oily skin.Plus, my face cleared from cystic acne.

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    tripineapple

    12 years ago

    I bought this about a month ago on the advice of a sales girl at Shoppers Drug Mart as I had been doing all SLS free skin/hair care for a while and it had been working for me... when all of a...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    AnnaODowd

    12 years ago

    I bought this because I wanted a water foaming cleanser for use after removing my make up with a micellar solution and wipe and then massaging my face with jojoba oil into which I usually add a few...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    starladear

    12 years ago

    This has become my go-to non s/a cleanser. I usually use Murad clarifying, but sometimes I want something without s/a. This stuff does what it says: my face feels really clean when I use it, it...

    About reviewer (190 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    kaitlyncleaveley

    12 years ago

    I use this product all the time, its my main facial cleanser!!! if you have oily skin like me, its perfect. OHH and i read a few reviews saying it doesnt foam????? What are you talking about? do...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    NatureGirl219

    12 years ago

    When I was working as a cosmetician I was encouraged to take home trial sizes of product to try myself so I could recommend (or not reccomend) a product to others.I've had a tube of this kicking...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    hutchepsut

    12 years ago

    I am on 3rd tube of this cleanser. I use it in the morning to clean my face after having serum & night cream on for all night. It lathers well and smells clean. The point that I like most is...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    DeborahPraha

    13 years ago

    I have oily skin. I use both effaclar and lipikar soap in bars. But the bars start melting and getting all nasty (even if you cut the soap in 4 pieces and use each till the end, they will melt or...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    daniperuci

    13 years ago

    love it ! love it ! for me is the BEST I´ve ever tried, does not give me any breakout or pumple and it made my skin feel clean and comfy. PS: sorry if a wrote something wrong I´m Brazilian.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    rebecafialho

    13 years ago

    I have combination skin, oilier t-zone. I tried to use it but it just makes my skin feel so dry and it's so harsh on my skin. And it's supposed to be for sensitive skin, which I don't have. I...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ctlee420

    13 years ago

    I'm in love with the whole La Roch Posay Effeclar line. It's targeted for people with sensitive yet acne prone skin. All the other products i've used for acne were way to harsh on my skin just...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    cookiesncreammm

    13 years ago

    I was recommended this cleanser along with the Effaclar Duo by my friend, & I've been using them both for the past 6 months or so. I've read several comment on here complaining about the smell but...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Watchdog

    13 years ago

    I have combination skin prone to the odd hormonal breakout. I've been using this about 3 weeks now and love it. It's gentle but effective, small blemishes that had been lingering have gone and it...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

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    3.0
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    ellesee7

    13 years ago

    Used this for about 2 months now, and it seems to be working. I WAS using the Toleriane but decided to switch to this. My skin isn't terrible but it's fairly dry and it's acne-prone, which means...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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