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Recently went off the pill for surgery and have been struggling with terrible hormonal acne. Nothing has worked in calming it down…until this. I have been using...
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro Peeling Cleanser 200ml 4.4 of 77 reviews
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro Peeling Cleanser 200ml Reviews
4.4 of 77 reviews
88% recommend this product
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this is too strong for my skin, not great for sensitive skin people
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Too drying on my combination skin Feels nice to use thoVery impressed!
Recently went off the pill for surgery and have been struggling with terrible hormonal acne. Nothing has worked in calming it down…until this. I have been using for 2 weeks and my skin is already noticeably much better. I still have a few small bumps but nothing like the huge painful pimples I was getting before. Recommend giving it a go.Drying
I love La Roche-Posay's cleansers and suffer from persistent blackheads, so thought this would be the perfect product for me. Unfortunately, it is VERY drying, so it really doesn't suit people who don't have very young, very tough or very acne-prone skin. For people with normal akin which can get a bit sensitive, this is simply too harsh and stripping.Trial product
While i only used it for a small duration, i could see noticeable difference in reducing the size of my cyst.Good
Feels nice on the skin and would be good for someone with less stubborn acne.Only one I use
This cleanser makes my skin feel so soft and clean, no physical exfoliants needed! I leave it on for a few minutes when my skin is particularly bad, and afterwards my skin has never felt so soft.great!
this cleanser worked amazing at reducing my breakouts and actually made my skin feel clean. very worth itBreakouts be gone
I read an article on this and ran out and bought it. I have a giant cyst on the side of my nose and have been unable to budge it. This has broken its back without drying out my skin. Love it!I love this!
This is my favourite cleanser for my skin. It has kept most of my occasionally acne away, and I don't find it harsh on my skin. I recommend this for normal to oily skin, It doesn't leave my skin feeling dry. I use this everyday.The holy grail!
love love love! This cleanser leaves my skin so smooth and soothes/diminishes my redness. I can't get enough of it.Life Saver
This product is the one of the only cleansers that will prevent my skin from further break outs. When I do get a pimple this product will resolve the issue within a day thus, is effective in preventing scarring. Can be a bit drying at times depending on my environment thus I do recommend a hydrating serum.Great for breakouts
I have oily skin and hormonal acne, and use this 3-4 times a week. I've noticed a massive improvement in the overall condition of my skin and breakouts when they occur don't seem to last as long, nor do they get to the really hard, painful lump stage. I alternate this with Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel.Strong
Strong peel so would use it once a week. The peel makes my skin look refreshed and clean I quite like it a lot !Not the results I was searching for...
I was on the hunt for a ketosis pilaris routine, and this came recommended. It wasn't very effective, and despite finishing the bottle, I wasn't sure if it did anything. On the bright side, it didn't irritate or anything. It just didn't improve anything. I have since moved onto CeraVe SA cleanser and body lotion and have seen drastic improvements. I would not go back to this given the lack of r...Read MoreExcellent
I use this every night and have seen a very noticeable reduction in sebaceous filaments on my nose and cheeks. My skin does not feel dry or irritated. Also impressed with the amount of product. I quite like that this is unscented and the cooling sensation is refreshing.love this
i love how my skin feels so fresh after i use this. it doesnt leave my skin tight either!Nice
my skin is brighter and feels cleaner.Nice
Consistent use of this will give you resultsgood
designed with a sensitive skin.SAVED MY SKIN
I couldnt have more words of love for la roche, and this is the product that started it all!! The tube has lasted me FOREVER. I use this almost every night to double cleanse and it has helped my acne INSTRUMENTALLY! I do get a tight feeling after using it however this doesnt last long at all especially when moisturising afterwards. I am so so impressed by this product! My skin can be so sensitive ...Read MoreLeaves skin fresh
Using it weekly and my skin is brighter and feels cleaner.5 star
Consistent use of this will give you results. Your skin feels baby soft straight after using it, and over time it clears your skin. Amazing for helping clear acne on both your face and body.Great
This is a great cleanser if you have acneGreat
This is a great cleanser if you have acneGreat
This is a great cleanser if you have acne, clogged pores or blackheads.I. Love. This.!!
This has worked WONDERS for my oily skin. You don't need much, and the fact that it cleanses well without foaming or drying is a massive plus. This cleanser has kept my breakouts at bay, whilst evening my skin texture. Gentle enough for me to use twice daily if I want to. Once or twice per week I leave it on for 30s to a couple minutes and it works like a mini exfoliating mask. Love it!!!Not for me
My skin is usually fairly resilient but unfortunately this cleanser irritated my skin. I came up in little itchy bumps all over my facereally great
my skin no longer feels clogged, all thanks to this great product! you need this in your routine ladiesMajor Purge
I've been using this cleanser for the past two months, and my acne has been steadily getting worse - due to birth control changes, I've been getting mild-moderate acne for the first time in my life, and thought this would be perfect to help clear it. No such luck! After 1 month of using it, my breakouts were worse - this was fine, I thought it was purging and would clear up soon. However, I can ...Read MoreA great salicylic acid cleanser
This is a great cleanser if you have acne, clogged pores or blackheads. It removes all those annoying bumps from my forehead, nose and chin and calms down my hormonal acne on my cheeks. It can be a little strong to be used daily, especially if you are using other forms of AHAs and BHAs, so I use mine every second night, rotating with the other La-roche foaming cleanser in the blue tube without the...Read MorePerfect for acne-prone skin
This cleanser is a blessing! I use this cleanser morning and night, and it has done an amazing job of calming my hormonal acne. Even with the salicylic acid, I find it gentle enough to use twice a day on my sensitive skin. In the evening, I use this a second cleanse after the Medik8 Cleansing Oil - the two of them perfectly priming my skin for serums and creams. Will absolutely repurchase.Great cleanser for oily skin.
I have acne prone skin that is quite oily and I have been using this cleanser for 3 months and I love it. It makes my skin feel so clean, but it does not make my skin feel dry and cracked. It is a very gentle formulation, without any fragrance. I have found that my skin is less oily therefore, less breakouts. I reccomend leaving the cleanser on the face for at least a minute for the salicylic aci...Read MoreDid more harm than good
This cleanser made me breakout more, even persisted through the purge stage and kept using for 8 weeks. As soon as I stopped using it and went back to a gently cleanser my skin got better. Not for me.Onto my third bottle
I really like this face wash - I think I will continue to repurchase again and againNew fave
I receive samples of this and immediately purchased amazing for oily skin, is gentle enough to use whilst recovering from breakouts it also helps prevent them with the salicylic acid contentneed this product
I love this cleanser! I won't be purchasing any other cleanser for a long timeGreat
Been using this cleanser for a while now, my mains issues being oily skin, acne and acne hyperpigmentation. It's great for my tipe of skin but might be strong if you are not used to salycilic acid. Make sure to use it only once a day in your PM routine and use SPF everyday!new fave
i was really struggling with hormonal acne and since using this my skin has never looked so clear. i am super impressed with how well it has worked for me. i am about to purchase more for myself and sisterstrong
this is too strong for my skin, not great for sensitive skin peopleGreat Cleanser
I use this cleanser mostly at night. It leaves a nice tingling sensation afterwards (so best not to get it in the eye). Leaves skin feeling fresh and not overly dry. Have been breaking out recently due to stress but once i started using this there has been no new breakouts.Great for reducing breakouts and blackheads
I got this as a sample and I've now purchased two bottles. I find it's great for reducing the size of my blackheads and minimizing breakouts. It doesnt leave your skin stripped of oils either. However it does tingle a bit when it goes on and I wouldn't use it as a makeup remover because it can sting if used in the eye area.Great product
My skin feels really clean after I use it, and really good for my skin texturetoo strong
found this way too strong and irritating for my skin, might just be me thoughdon't use near eyes
I have dry skin but surprisingly I found this cleanser didn't strip my skin or leave it feeling dry and tight. Had a nice cooling and tingling feeling. However, I won't be repurchasing because it really stings the eyes! Might not be a big deal for some but I do like to cleanse my whole face including the eye area to get makeup residue that my first cleanse might have left behind.Cooling and effective cleansing
I usually use this cleanser at night as it can feel a little drying so using a heavier moisturiser afterwards is best for me. Apart from that, it has a lovely cooling sensation and works well for my sensitive skin.Love this
This cleanser is so good, dare I say better than the original. It foams up really nicely and removes makeup well. It doesn't irritate my eyes like other cleanser can (I'm lazy and will avoid double cleansing or using a separate eye makeup remover at all costs). This has also really helped with 'maskne', I've noticed a few very stubborn spots come up on my chin over the last few months and since in...Read MoreUse Carefully
I don't have oily skin but do have some spots from old pimples that I thought this cleanser would help me get rid of.
The cleanser is a good texture, foams up which is good but beware - do not use around the eye area. I guess because the product is quite strong, it has made the skin around my eyes very dry, red and burning. I guess this is because this skin is more delicate than every...Read MoreEven my partner loves it!
Loved this product since I got a freebee so it was a must have on my next purchase.
A nice gel texture with minimal fragrance leaves the skin smooth and not striped of oils. I put my partner onto using this as well and he loves that it has cleared up his acne without making his skin feel tight.Super effective and gentle
A combination of purging from actives and mask wearing had my skin doing weird things. My $60+ aha/bha cleanser wasn’t cutting it anymore. I was a bit worried about starting an ‘acne’ cleanser, remember the harsh formulations of my youth, but didn’t want a small problem to become a big problem and have had good experiences with LRP and my sensitive skin. All I can say is wow, so thankful for this ...Read MoreHelping with oily T-zone
I've been using the blue effaclar for a while and decided to change to this one because of my really oily T-zone. I saw improvement since day one using this product. Its quite light and doesnt tingle in my sking. It hasn't been a life saver so far but I'll keep using itGo to cleanser
This is my new favourite cleanser. I got this product as a sample and after a few uses, I bought the full size bottle and I'm not buying another cleanser any time soon. This makes my skin feel so clean and gets rid of any blackheads I haveLa Roche face wash
I heard about this wash on the podcast. I find it affordable and gentle on the skin, whilst still removing make up. It goes well on my clarisonic as well in the shower, foamy enough. I think it does a good job of removing oil and dirt off the skin. Overall would recommend. I probably have combination skin.Amazing
I use it 1-2 times a week and this makes my skin squeaky clean.Great!
Smells nice cleans well, leave skin soft and clean but not dry. Can be used on my back too which is great for back pimples.Fantastic!
Leaves skin feeling smooth, clean and fresh, light and easy to use daily.Wow
With frequent use for weeks , my skin has seen such amazing results. Been getting lots of compliments :)A staple
Have been using this for the past few months in the evenings in conjunction with several other products to help my oily skin.
Doesn’t strip my skin, but cleanses it well (after using a cleansing oil). Love the tingly feeling I get from the salicylic acid.
My skin has never been better
I started using this product and it was an absolute game changer! My skin went from red, tired looking, breakouts to clear, healthy glowing skin and the comments came flying in on how beautiful my skin was. I am now hooked and have all this brands products and using daily.Soothing and clearing!
This cleanser feels so cooling on the skin, it's very calming and I find myself reaching for it when I'm having an inflamed breakout moment. It lathers nicely, my skin feels clean and fresh after use and I find it does help to clear breakouts. I haven't noticed any 'peeling' effects as such, but I'm a seasoned user of active ingredients.Very stripping for the face
I used this for a few nights while I was staying at my partner's house - I have oily/combo skin that tolerates actives very well and doesn't get reactive. With every cleanser I use, I wash my face for at least 1-2 minutes - I noticed that this foamy cleanser left my skin with that dreaded 'squeaky clean' feeling, but dismissed it. However, I noticed on the third day that my face started peeling A...Read MoreOily skin's best friend
I tried the sample of this product and after three uses, I immediately converted to buying the full size. Has really helped with controlling my oil throughout the day and controlling/ reducing my pimples. Only negative is this cleanser when gets into the eyes stinnnnngs, so avoid the eye area and i let it sit on the skin for a minute. Doesn't leave my skin feeling tight, but my skin looks squeaky ...Read MoreClearest skin in years
I have been using this every few days to help with stubborn blackheads and milia on my cheeks. In a little over a week my skin is looking better than it has in years. An added bonus is the redness on my face has almost disappeared. I have been using a much more expensive brand for years with no reduction in redness.
Very happy I came across this product.Helping with Acne on Sensitive Skin
Bought this for my boyfriend, he has sensitive skin but is acne prone. He uses this twice a day and it has been helping to keep some of his pimples down (mostly hormonal). All pimples that arise are less irritated and they disappear quicker. Great gentle cleanser if you're looking for something with BHAs in it.Amazing
This product takes care of acne but especially my pustules. It dries them without drying my skin.clean skin
great product and gentle on the skin within 2 weeks i noticed a difference in my skin!Best cleanser ever!
Bought this for my daughter, who has had some recent breakouts. This cleared up her skin so well. Anyway I gave it a go, and love it too, so I bought some for myself. It’s fantastic.Effective BHA cleanser
As a cleanser, this product seems to work fairly well - it did not leave my skin too tight and it cleaned my skin properly.
As an BHA product, it also seems to do the job of somewhat minimising my sebaceous filaments (I left it on my skin for a minute in the shower whenever I used it) . I would not recommend using it every day unless your skin is already used to daily BHA use - it wi...Read MoreCool & Clean!
A lovely clear gel that has a slight menthol effect feels like it opens my pores right up and cleans them right out:) definitely doesn't make my skin feel dry or tight after use - which I loved! A little goes a long way too. Just a pea size amount is enough to lather the face and neck. If you want a good deep cleanse you can actually FEEL I would absolutely reccomend this cleansing gel :)Very impressed
I got this as a sample and it was also recommend by a friend. I can honestly say my face has never felt this clean and smooth. So impressed. I just received the 200ml size and a little goes a long way - it’s going to last me ages!Nice cooling effect
Normal gel-like consistency, but I really enjoy the cooling effect of the gel - I have been experiencing some pregnancy-based rosacea and acne - this gel has quite a pleasant calming effect on my skin!Perfect for sensitive skin!
I have very sensitive, oily skin and need cleansers and exfoliates to help with my acne and acne scars without irritating my sensitive skin.
I received this as a gift with a previous purchase and was a little hesitant to use it as most ‘micro-peeling’ or exfoliating facial scrubs/washes tend to hurt my skin. However I was very surprised with this! It doesn’t feel rough, yet it left m...Read MoreEasy addition of BHA
I got this as a sample in my last Adore Beauty order and was keen to try this BHA addition to my skin care regime. It was non-irritating and didn't leave my skin red like some other BHA products I've tried. It is a lightly foaming cleanser, just keep it out of your eyes!So good!
This is such a good cleanser. Gently exfoliates the skin whole deeply cleaning leaving skin so smooth and bright.Amazing
made my skin feel very smooth afterLeft my skin feeling smooth
I use this in the morning, its a good gentle peel (I have sensitive skin). It tingles a bit but leaves my skin feeling smooth and exfoliated. I moisturise straight after to minimise dryness. This product works well for me!Lovely but avoid eyes
I use this as an exfoliant and probably will reduce to 2 times a week as it’s so efficient. I stupidly got my eye area which did leave a little eczema patch so be careful.I love this cleanser! It cleans my skin so well without it being too harsh or drying.
This product is very good for my skin! I have combination skin , after washing the skin is very clean and gentle. It cleanses my face without overdrying or upsetting my sensitive skin
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