Effaclar Purifying foam cleanser
La Roche-Posay · 1: cleanse

Effaclar Purifying foam cleanser

A soap-free foaming gel cleanser for oily skin, with zinc pidolate for oil control. Used morning and evening.

oily sensitive
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How to use

Morning and evening, massage onto wet skin in gentle circular motions, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Avoid the eye area.

Pros
  • Zinc pidolate included for oil control
  • Soap-free gel that foams on wet skin
  • Simple twice-daily cleanse
Cons
  • No acne or exfoliating active, so it cleans but does not treat
  • The brand names only one ingredient, so there is little to evaluate

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
✓ Paraben free
✓ Oil free

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.4/5
Aging
—
Irritation
0.1/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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