A vitamin C foaming gel that cleans, smooths and brings back glow
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Radiance Foaming Gel is a daily foaming cleanser for all skin types, including sensitive and oily skin, that looks dull or has visible pores. It removes impurities while a vitamin C derivative, ascorbyl glucoside, helps revive the skin's natural radiance. A touch of salicylic acid gently refines the look of pores and smooths texture, and panthenol and glycerin keep the skin comfortable after rinsing, so it prepares the face well for a vitamin C serum.
The texture
A clear gel that turns into a soft, fine foam with a little water. It rinses off easily and leaves the skin clean and smooth rather than squeaky or tight. It has a light, fresh scent.
Who it suits
- Dull, tired-looking skin
- Normal, combination and oily skin with visible pores
- Sensitive skin that wants a gentle daily wash
- Anyone using a vitamin C serum in the morning
Worth knowing before you buy: the formula contains fragrance and a sulfate cleansing agent. Very dry or reactive skin may prefer a cream cleanser; a leave-on serum like Pure Vitamin C12 gives a stronger radiance effect than a rinse-off gel.
How long one bottle lasts
With one pump morning and evening, the 200ml bottle lasts about three months.
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- Texture: foaming gel
- Skin type: all skin types, including sensitive and oily
- Concerns: dullness, visible pores, uneven texture, impurities
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Main benefits: cleanses, boosts radiance, refines the look of pores, smooths skin
How to use
Apply to damp skin, massage gently to work up a light foam, then rinse thoroughly with water. Use morning and evening. Avoid contact with the eyes; if it happens, rinse immediately.
Active ingredients
- Ascorbyl glucoside: a stable vitamin C derivative that helps restore radiance
- Salicylic acid: gently exfoliates and refines the look of pores
- Panthenol: soothes and supports comfort after cleansing
- Glycerin: keeps the skin hydrated
Ingredients
Aqua / Water / Eau · Sodium Laureth Sulfate · Coco-Betaine · Sodium Chloride · Glycerin · Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 · Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil · Sodium Hydroxide · Ascorbyl Glucoside · Citric Acid · Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate · Panthenol · Pentylene Glycol · Polyquaternium-7 · Tocopheryl Acetate · Sodium Benzoate · Salicylic Acid · 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: 3337875923613
