A two-clay mask that clears out pores and takes down shine
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Clay Mask is a sebum-regulating clay mask for oily and blemish-prone skin with enlarged-looking pores. It combines two mineral clays, kaolin and a magnesium aluminium silicate clay, which absorb excess oil and draw impurities out of the pores. Panthenol and glycerin keep the skin comfortable, so it does not feel tight after rinsing. Used a couple of times a week, it leaves the skin clearer, more matte and with a smoother, finer-looking texture.
The texture
A creamy, soft grey clay that spreads easily into a thin, even layer. It dries down on the skin in a few minutes and rinses off cleanly with warm water, without leaving a residue.
Who it suits
- Oily and combination skin that shines by midday
- Visible pores and blackheads on the T-zone
- Blemish-prone skin between targeted treatments
- Anyone wanting a quick weekly deep clean
Worth knowing before you buy: This mask contains fragrance. Keep it to 2 or 3 times a week: more often can leave oily skin feeling dry. Follow with a light, non-comedogenic moisturiser such as Effaclar Duo+M.
How long one tube lasts
Used 2 to 3 times a week in a thin layer on the face, the 100ml tube lasts about 3 months.
Complete the routine

Effaclar Duo+M
Daily anti-blemish gel moisturiser.
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Effaclar Toner
Micro-exfoliating toner that tightens pores.
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- Texture: creamy clay
- Skin type: oily, combination and blemish-prone skin
- Concerns: excess oil, shine, enlarged pores, blackheads
- When to apply: 2 to 3 times a week
- Main benefits: absorbs excess sebum, purifies pores, mattifies, refines skin texture
How to use
Apply a thin, even layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye and lip area. Leave on for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Use 2 to 3 times a week.
Active ingredients
- Kaolin: a soft clay that absorbs excess sebum
- Argilla / magnesium aluminium silicate: a second mineral clay that draws impurities out of the pores
- Panthenol: helps keep the skin comfortable
- Glycerin: keeps the skin hydrated
Ingredients
Aqua/Water · Kaolin · Argilla/Magnesium Aluminium Silicate · Propanediol · Panthenol · Glycerin · Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride · CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide · Cetearyl Alcohol · Zea Mays Starch/Corn Starch · Cellulose · Ceteareth-20 · Lecithin · Caprylyl Glycol · Citric Acid · Xanthan Gum · Tocopherol · Phenoxyethanol · 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: 3337875533317
