A no-rinse cleanser that takes off makeup and excess oil in one step
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Micellar Water is a cleansing micellar water for oily and combination skin. It removes makeup, including from the eyes and lips, with the first cotton pad, and zinc PCA helps clear excess sebum so skin looks less shiny. Glycerin keeps the skin comfortable, so it feels fresh and clean without the tight, dry feeling. This pack holds two 400ml bottles.
The texture
A clear, water-light liquid with no oily film. No rinsing needed.
Who it suits
- Oily and combination skin that gets shiny during the day
- Blemish-prone skin that needs a gentle, no-scrub cleanse
- Removing everyday makeup, eyes and lips included
- Teens and adults
Worth knowing before you buy: the formula contains hexylene glycol and a preservative, and it is made for oily skin. For dry or very sensitive skin, a classic micellar water for sensitive skin will feel softer.
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- Texture: liquid
- Skin type: oily to combination skin
- Skin concerns: excess oil, shine, makeup removal
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Age: 10+
- Main benefits: removes makeup, purifies, refreshes without drying
- Formulated without: parabens, fragrance
How to use
Soak a cotton pad and sweep it over the face, eyes and lips until the pad comes away clean. No need to rinse. Use morning and evening.
Active ingredients
- Zinc PCA: helps reduce excess sebum and purifies the skin
- Glycerin: hydrates and keeps the skin comfortable
- Poloxamer 188: the gentle micelles that lift makeup and impurities
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · GLYCERIN · POLOXAMER 188 · ZINC PCA · SODIUM LACTATE · DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE · DISODIUM EDTA · CITRIC ACID · DIHYDROCHOLETH-30 · IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE · POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
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: 3433425450100
