Blemishes, marks and first lines, treated in one step
La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel-Cream is a lightweight gel-cream for adult acne-prone skin that deals with blemishes and early signs of aging at the same time. Azelaic acid helps reduce breakouts, visible oil and uneven tone, salicylic acid exfoliates to keep pores clear, and hyaluronic acid hydrates and softens fine lines. It was assessed on all skin tones, phototypes I to VI, and with regular use skin looks smoother, pores tighter and post-acne marks less visible.
The texture
A fresh, non-sticky gel-cream that glides on and absorbs fast, with no greasy film. It works well under sunscreen and makeup.
Who it suits
- Adults with recurring breakouts
- Post-acne marks and uneven tone
- Enlarged pores and oily areas
- Early fine lines on blemish-prone skin
Worth knowing before you buy: the formula contains fragrance. Acids can make skin a little more sun-sensitive, so use SPF during the day, and introduce it slowly if you already use retinol or other exfoliants.
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Purifying cleanser for oily skin.
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- Texture: gel-cream
- Skin type: all skin types, including sensitive
- Skin concerns: adult acne, post-acne marks, enlarged pores, fine lines
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Age: 20+
- Main benefits: reduces blemishes, refines pores, fades post-acne marks, softens early lines
- Formulated without: parabens
How to use
Apply morning and evening to the whole face on clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. In the morning, follow with a sunscreen.
Active ingredients
- Azelaic acid: reduces blemishes and visible oil and evens out tone
- Salicylic acid: exfoliates and helps unclog pores
- Hyaluronic acid: hydrates and softens fine lines
- Zinc gluconate: helps regulate oil
- Panthenol: soothes
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER / EAU · AZELAIC ACID · C15-19 ALKANE · GLYCERIN · TRIETHYL CITRATE · DIGLYCERIN · SALICYLIC ACID · PANTHENOL · SILICA · AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE · TARAXACUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT / DANDELION RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT · ZINC GLUCONATE · GLYCERYL STEARATE · PEG-100 STEARATE · SODIUM HYALURONATE · SODIUM HYDROXIDE · SODIUM PHOSPHATE · DISODIUM PHOSPHATE · HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE · HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE · TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE · CITRIC ACID · TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE · PENTYLENE GLYCOL · POLYSORBATE 60 · PARFUM / FRAGRANCE
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
Address: 86270 La Roche-Posay, France
EAN: 3337875920742
