La Roche Posay® Effaclar Duo Plus Reviews

I used this product religiously throughout the 2 weeks I had it, and decided that in order to give this the best chance of working and see the efficacy of the product, I chose the to go makeup free all the time) with the exception of 2 days.

The product itself is sleekly and simply packaged - it's in a small white tube and is quite small in comparison to most other moisturisers, so I can see how it may be considered a bit on the costly side - 40ml at $32.99 RRP. That being said, you don't need a lot of product when applying. It is quite thin and runny unlike most other moisturisers which are a bit thicker in consistancy. It's halfway between a serum and a moisturiser, slightly too thick for a serum but too thin for a moisturiser. It's white in colour as per usual and had a very pleasant smell - it's quite sweet but I can't seem to figure out the exact scent of it.

The website and the product box claim that based off a study of 38 subjects : IMMEDIATELY: Skin is hydrated and mattified. AFTER 12 HOURS*: Redness and skin texture is improved and the appearance of imperfections is reduced. AFTER 8 DAYS**: Imperfections are significantly reduced.

I immediately agree with the claim that skin is mattified and hydrated. Hydration and mattification aren't exactly things you'd associate together, but this product definitely does both. I felt my skin was matte, but not so much to the point where my skin felt dehydrated or dry. Dry patches were not emphasized at all either. I have an extremely dry patch of skin on my left eye and at no point during the 2 weeks I was using this product was it accentuated. Usually it's dry and flakey but I found that aside from the odd flare up, it was pretty under control. My skin also stayed matte throughout the day. Normally, by lunch I look like I've doused my face (my nose especially) in baby oil, but I found that this product kept the oil at bay. It wasn't until 8pm or 9pm where I found that the oiliness started to peep through.

I wouldn't say my imperfections were significantly reduced, but I have noticed my skin is clearer and my hyperpigmentation and acne scarring is slightly less visible. I am of darker complexion so I do think this will take a significant amount of time for it to become drastically different to what it is currently.

I have noticed my pores are less noticeable, especially on my nose and the areas around it. Yes, you can still see them but they're not as prominent.

I think this is definitely something I'll incorporate into my routine. Although the fact this helps me stay matte is a big drawcard, the main aspects that interest me are the differences in my skin clarity and pores. I'd definitely recommend this to my fellow oily skin peers!

I love this. Much like the cleanser I wondered if these products would be right for me given my skin isn't really acne prone but it does get oily these days and I do get the odd spot and it's hard to find a product that will help with that but not irritate my sensitive skin or dry it out as it's also prone to dryness. As if life isn't hard enough! This feels a bit like a primer when I apply it and it doesn't have much of a smell I didn't think. Certainly no issues with the smell. The texture is lovely and it seems to just melt into my skin making it seem smooth and almost matte in appearance and primed ready for applying make up or other products. It doesn't irritate my skin at all and really seems to have helped keep those pesky spots away and has also cured those annoying little bumps and imperfections. My skin seems less red and is less oily but not dried out at all. I don't know why but the application felt better after using the cleanser as well. Some days I have just applied the Duo Plus but using it in combination with the cleanser really does seem to give the best results. I'm not sure if it actually is but I have gone without make up for a couple of days now and feel okay about it because my skin seems to look more even toned. Now if I can just find something to fix these pesky dark circles and eye bags...

This product follows cleansing for oily and sensitive skin. The texture of this cream is very light and easily absorbed into the skin. At first I thought it wouldn't be hydrating enough as its lightly textured but my skin feels like there is plenty of moisture without feeling greasy. The fragrance is fresh and clean with almost a green smell. My complexion after using for 2 weeks is clear and blemish free, my pores seem minimized. There is no high shine usually associated with my oily skin and redness seems less. This gel absorbs quickly into the skin. The product has been perfect at keeping my skin balanced and blemish free. I like that it is a two step process, only a cleanser and moisturiser in the range which means you dont need a whole lot of different products.

Just when I was beginning to think I would forever have puberty skin, the magical Beauty Review Fairy sent me some La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Plus. I’m not really a dramatic person, except when I play Monopoly but I ask you to show me someone who isn’t? But this product has actually changed my face. I have been using this snazzy little tube of cream twice daily since it arrived and my blackheads have decreased in numbers. Something that I never thought was possible. I also have less spots and my skin feels smoother and softer. I would recommend this product to anyone who has troublesome skin and is looking for a skin-care miracle.

I was fortunate enough to be apart of the trial team for this product.

This product s a white cream that you are meant to use all over your face to help treat severe imperfections. The product is smooth and has a lotion like consistency and comes in a squeeze tube with a thin nozzle. I used about a dollar coin amount to cover my face. It spreads easily and absorbs nicely into the skin. I used this product inbetween cleansing amd moisturising.

This product has the same floral soap fragrence as the cleanser. I did notice this product did help reducing some of my texture across my cheeks. However I did not notice a reduction in oil production, nor dod it reduce my red marks. I do agree, however, that this is fresh and non greasy.

As the trial period was quite short, I will continue to use this product in my normal skincare reigme and see if it really makes a difference. At this stage I would probably not purchase it as it is quite expenisve and you only get 40mls of product, I can see myself using this up quickly, as this has inly had a minimal effect so far, it doesn't make it worth it in my opinion. If you have a small amount of texture this product may work well for you, but if you have a lot of texture like I do, I think you will only see minimal results.

Firstly my skin type is a bit of a mix bag. It is currently combination/sensitive. I have dry cheeks but a very oily T-zone with mild acne around my chin and blackheads on my nose. I normally use the Trilogy very sensitive range but I have found lately I have needed something to help get rid/control the oily T-zone and acne.

This product confused me a little at first as unlike the foaming gel I couldn’t work out whether this was a corrector (spot treatment) or as a moisturiser as the container is only 40mls in size and the instructions say to use all over your face. I decided to treat it like a corrector as I think it would only last a few weeks if I used it as a moisturiser because it absorbs so quickly you would need a bit to cover your whole face.

The corrector comes in a small white squeeze bottle, with a screw top lid. the applicator tip is very fine so only a little product comes out at once. The formula is a white gel which is non sticky and quickly absorbed into my skin. It feels very smooth and mattifying once absorbed in. It has a very similar scent to the purifying forming gel.

I have been using this twice a day on areas around my chin and nose that have mild acne and blackheads after using the purifying foaming gel from the same range. I use the tiniest amount (half the size of a pea) on the tip of my little finger to apply to each area. I have definitely noticed in the past 2 weeks since I have been using this corrector that my blackheads had reduced in size on my nose and I had less active acne and scaring on my chin. As I have been using my regular moisturiser afterwards I haven’t been able to say whether it lives up to its claims of being non-drying.

I will continue to use this product as a corrector when I have active flare ups as I do believe it helps heal and reduce redness from acne.

Even after using this product, I am still not 100% sure I know what it is. I am not sure if it is supposed to be a moisturizer or a pre-moisturizer treatment.

The packaging doesn't really shed any light, but I found that it wasn't quite moisturizing enough to use on it's own so I would use my normal moisturizer after applying the Duo Plus.

It claims to be anti-marks and anti-blemishes, but I dont know if I saw enough improvement in my skin to say it lives up to these claims. I still got new breakouts whilst using it and didn't see any change in the Mark's left from prior breakouts.

I also found that this left me with quite dry patches around my nose.

Overall, I am quite disappointed with this product and dont think I would repurchase it, especially for the higher price.

I wasn’t quite sure how to use this product when I first received it, and the packaging didn’t really tell me either (I googled it in the end). The product description certainly made it sound like a wonder product. I found it was moisturising enough in most places, but I was left with a dry patch in places between my eyebrows (even if I applied the product there!) - especially annoying when it came to apply foundation. I also still used my regular acne treatment, and most days also a normal moisturiser. So it kind of became an extra step that didn’t really seem to serve any real purpose.

It stated it was a perfect base for makeup, but I had to use my normal primer after applying to get the best base for my foundation. It claims to be ‘gel-cream’ but I wouldn’t really call it that gel-like, or that cream-like - more just like a standard light lotion. My face didn’t look flushed or noticeably red throughout the trial, so I think it may have been soothing and helped to reduce redness.

When I first received it I thought the tube was pretty small, but I actually think it’ll last quite a while so I’m happy on that front. I think I’ll bring it out again in Summer when it’s a bit warmer and my skin has less chance of drying out, and even then I think I might save it for once a day use rather than morning and evening. For the RRP though, I would not repurchase as I didn’t really find it special. I have other, cheaper products that do just as good a job.

The cream was a dream to apply! It comes in a small tube that is easy to hold and super easy to squeeze as the tub retains its shape. It's also easy to control the amount used as the opening is quite narrow. It has a non-discript scent, and a non-greasy application. I have oily skin and really liked how my skin absorbed the product.

The cream is white, and very light to the touch, and spreads very evenly and thoroughly when applying it. It almost feels like a nice mask being applied but very lightweight, I loved using this as part of my morning and nightly routine, because it felt really lovely during application.

It's recommend to use twice daily, and helps with imperfections. I have some splotchy bits from scaring and the cream didn't irritate my skin. It dulled redness I have around my nose and chin area, gave me a smooth renewed skin appearance. I was really impressed the first time I used it, as I woke up and visibly saw a difference in my skin's appearance. I don't often use a product with salicylic acid and am keen to keep it as part of my routine, particularly when my skin is being irritable!

Highly recommend as a tool in your beauty kit.

After washing my face I applied this product and went to bed. I was so happy when I woke up in the morning and my face was still smooth and there was no grease pit! It is in a great package and easy to use and you only need a tiny amount. There is no perfume but it does have a smell that I did need to get used to. The results after a week of using has cleared up my most of my adult acne.