A purifying micellar water that lifts make-up and excess oil in one step
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra Oily Skin is a cleansing micellar water for oily and combination skin. Its micelles capture make-up, impurities and excess sebum, removing most make-up from the first cotton pad, including on the eyes and lips. Zinc helps purify the skin and limit shine, while glycerin and La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water keep it comfortable, so skin feels fresh and clean without any tight, dry feeling.
The texture
Clear and watery, like a toner. It glides on a cotton pad without any oily film and needs no rinsing, so it also works as a quick refresh after sport or before bed.
Who it suits
- Oily and combination skin
- Shiny T-zones and blemish-prone skin
- Removing everyday make-up, eyes and lips included
- Quick no-rinse cleansing at night or on the go
Worth knowing before you buy: It cleanses well but does not replace a foaming gel on very congested skin; many people use it first, then follow with a gel cleanser. It is not designed for dry or very sensitive skin, which will be better with a hydrating micellar water.
How long a bottle lasts
Used morning and evening with two or three cotton pads each time, a 400ml bottle lasts around two to three months. The pack of two covers about half a year.
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- Texture: liquid
- Skin type: oily to combination skin
- Skin concerns: excess oil, impurities
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Age: 10+
- Main benefits: removes make-up and impurities, purifies, refreshes, no rinsing needed
- Formulated without: parabens, fragrance
How to use
Soak a cotton pad with the micellar water and wipe over the face, eyes and lips until the pad comes away clean. No need to rinse. Use morning and evening.
Active ingredients
- Zinc PCA: purifies the skin and helps limit excess sebum
- Glycerin: keeps the skin hydrated while cleansing
- La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water: soothes and gently hydrates
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: 400ml: 3337872412516 · 400ml x2: 3433425450100
