A dab-on treatment that helps individual spots fade faster and leave fewer marks
La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Targeted Breakout Corrector is a local anti-blemish treatment for oily, breakout-prone skin. Applied only on spots, it combines niacinamide, LHA (a gentle micro-exfoliating acid) and salicylic acid to unclog the pore and calm redness, with piroctone olamine to keep the surface clean. The aim is simple: spots look smaller faster and are less likely to leave a mark, without clogging pores.
The texture
A light, non-greasy cream that sets quickly and stays put on the spot. It dries without a film, so it can go under makeup.
Who it suits
- Oily or combination skin with occasional breakouts
- Spots that tend to leave red or brown marks
- Anyone who wants a discreet treatment under makeup
Worth knowing before you buy: It contains fragrance, and its acids can sting on broken or very sensitive skin. Use it on spots only; for all-over care, pair it with Effaclar Duo+M.
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- Texture: light cream
- Skin type: oily, combination and blemish-prone skin
- Skin concerns: spots, blemishes, post-blemish marks
- When to apply: morning and/or evening, on spots only
- Main benefits: helps spots fade faster, limits marks, does not clog pores
How to use
Apply a small amount directly on each spot, morning and/or evening, on clean skin. Use until the blemish has gone. It can be applied before makeup. Avoid the eye area.
Active ingredients
- Niacinamide: soothes redness and helps regulate oil
- LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid): micro-exfoliates to unclog the pore
- Salicylic acid: clears the pore and smooths the surface
- Piroctone olamine: keeps the skin surface clean
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER · CYCLOHEXASILOXANE · ISONONYL ISONONANOATE · PROPYLENE GLYCOL · ISOHEXADECANE · NIACINAMIDE · PEG-100 STEARATE · GLYCERYL STEARATE · CETYL ALCOHOL · ARGILLA / MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE · CARBOMER · SODIUM HYDROXIDE · CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE · CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID · CITRIC ACID · XANTHAN GUM · ACRYLATES COPOLYMER · SALICYLIC ACID · IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE · CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE · PIROCTONE OLAMINE · 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: 3337875609593
