A purifying foaming gel that removes excess oil without drying
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel is a daily cleanser for oily, blemish-prone and sensitive skin. Its gentle cleansing agents, selected for good tolerance, remove impurities, makeup and excess sebum without drying the skin. Zinc PCA brings a purifying action that helps limit shine, and La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water soothes. Skin is left clean, fresh and comfortable, with pores that look clearer over time. This pack contains two 400ml pump bottles.
The texture
A clear, fresh gel that turns into a light foam on damp skin and rinses off easily, leaving no tight feeling. The pump bottles make it easy to dose and share in a family bathroom.
Who it suits
- Oily and blemish-prone skin
- Shine and blackheads
- Face and body (back, chest)
- Teenagers and adults with shine-prone skin
Worth knowing before you buy: It contains sodium laureth sulfate, a foaming cleanser. If your skin is very dry or irritated, Effaclar H Derma cleansing cream is gentler.
How long two bottles last
Used morning and evening on the face, the two 400ml bottles last about six months; using it on the body too shortens that.
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- Texture: foaming gel
- Skin type: oily, blemish-prone skin, including sensitive
- Concerns: excess sebum, impurities, blemishes
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Main benefits: cleans gently, removes excess sebum, purifies, no dry feel
How to use
Apply to damp skin on the face (or body) and massage to a lather, avoiding the eyes. Rinse well with lukewarm water. Use morning and evening.
Active ingredients
- Zinc PCA: purifies and helps regulate shine
- La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water: soothes the skin
Ingredients
Aqua/Water · Sodium Laureth Sulfate · PEG-8 · Coco-Betaine · Hexylene Glycol · Sodium Chloride · PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate · Zinc PCA · Sodium Hydroxide · Citric Acid · Sodium Benzoate · Phenoxyethanol · Caprylyl Glycol
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: 3433425511818
