La Roche Posay® Effaclar Foaming Gel Reviews

My first impressions were that the products was very clinical and sterile looking. It looks like something you'd be prescribed by the doctor! My husband even ended up trying it, something he would never do if it were pink or 'feminine' looking. So I think that's a win for the branding!

The tube is fine to use, the gel is nice and thick so there's no overflow or spillage when you're dispensing it. A win for no wastage!

There's a faint scent to the product - I've smelt it before but I can't for the life of me place it!! Like the packaging its definitely not a scent I would say was feminine. Another win!

I didn't think the gel lathered enough to warrant being called 'foaming' but anyhoo... it was lovely to cleanse with. It rinsed easily in the shower and I felt I got enough of a cleanse using just my hands and no facecloth.

So far so good right? Alas, after using twice a day for a week my skin started to feel a little dry on the cheeks. To be fair I do have combo skin - the oily t-zone was not stripped at all. I dialed back to using once a day and my skin has been perfect.

My speckling of blackheads has cleared and I suffered no breakouts or irritation.

For me this is a really nice cleanser, and is priced at the lower end of La Roche Posay products, but for me its over priced slightly, as my usual cleanser is much cheaper and does a similar job.

I was really excited about this product because it’s a great brand and I haven’t used a gel cleanser in a while. I always used to use gel cleansers and loved them but have been trying a lot of different kinds recently so it was interesting to go back to gel.

I like the packaging of this product but one comment I would make is that the hole in the tube is super small so only a small amount comes out. I guess that’s a good thing because you don’t use too much but just a preference for me would be for the product to come out easier.

I really liked the feel of this product. It isn’t sticky and still feels substantial on your skin - like it’s actually serving a purpose. My skin felt super clean and also brighter, which is a massive plus for me with super dull skin this time of year.

I will definitely continue using this product, but I probably won’t buy it again in the future because I think I’ve been converted to oil cleansers instead. Overall, though, great product and I didn’t experience any break outs while using it.

If you have oily or blemish-prone skin this is the cleanser for you.

The La Roche Posay® Effaclar Foaming Gel comes in a generous 200ml tube. The packaging is simple, giving the product a 'dermatological' feel, while the blue and white colour scheme gives off a fresh and cooling vibe.

The gel itself is simple to use and massages nicely into the skin. It leaves the skin feeling clean without the tightness that other cleansers sometimes have. However, I feel my skin doesn't have the softness it usually has when using my normal cleanser.

During the first week of use, my skin became very flaky and I did have breakouts. The breakouts dried and cleared very quickly and by the second week, my skin was smooth and even looking.

Because my skin is more combination than oily I wouldn't use this product on a daily basis but I will definitely be using it in the summer when my skin tends to be oiler and when I have breakouts.

Overall, I was impressed with this product and would happily recommend it, especially to those who have problematic skin.

This gel cleanser is exactly that! A thick, clear gel, that lathers well, and leaves your skin feeling clean.

I wear a full face of makeup daily, and usually double cleanse but I've found I can cleanse once with this gel and a washcloth, and remove all makeup bar my mascara (Eye of Horus - it sticks well!)

I didn't experience any irritation which I was relieved at, its always worrying trying new products, my skin can become inflamed and sore.

I think this is a great cleanser, and it definitely fills my needs. It'd be perfect for a teenager, as I don't think its too harsh, but it is combative against oil and acne.

The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Gel Cleanser is made of thermal spring water which La Roche Posay claim will rehydrate and provide calm your skin. I found it easy to use from the squeeze tube and I little was enough to wash my face and neck with a foamy lather. It cleaned my face easily and no greasiness was experienced and made my face feel effectively cleaned.

The product had a subtle fragrance but as I am using it in the shower it did not make a difference. I found that my face was left refreshed and ready to apply my moisturiser. However, it just so happened that I had a bit of break out over my face during the same time I started using the product. I can’t say that it was due to the use of the product or that it was coincidental (rarely get breakouts).

The product was really easy to use and has a flip cap that seals easily, I have taken the product with me on travelling and had no spillage. The easy to use squeeze tube was ideal for a facewash. The product itself is watery and light and spreads easily. It fits in easily with my lifestyle and thought it was a great addition to the rest of my La Roche products. A little bit does a go a long way and using it every morning and night I expect the product to last for a few months.

The product is targeted for people with oily, blemish or/and acne-prone skin. The foaming body and facial wash are specially formulated for persistent and stubborn imperfections. Currently, it is far and in between that I have breakouts, but still find that this was a great product. Retails for between $28 and $35 for 200ml. It is quite expensive for a face wash. However, I could feel the removal of dead skin cell and have unclogged my pores and it left my skin soft, clean and refreshed.

First things first, my skin type is as follows - combination/oily, acne prone (hormonal, whiteheads and blackheads), sensitive, rough cheeks and sun damage. So you could say I have a wee bit of everything going on but my main concern currently is getting my breakouts under control and finding products that WORK without hurting my skin.

Cleansers are usually the product that I react to the most which is frustrating when you want something to help with breakouts but also have sensitive skin! Acne cleansers are usually harsh, full of alcohol and drying ingredients & often contain menthol or peppermint oils that seriously mess with sensitive skin so hearing that this was for acne prone AND sensitive skin made my heart sing!

The packaging is fairly simple, a bright blue bottle with simple white writing, half of it’s in French but it’s fairly easy to figure out what the product is after a few seconds of scanning the writing! It’s a huge bottle too which is fantastic as the cleanser is priced higher than my usual $15 Neutrogena cleanser. I can already tell this is going to last me a long time so for the price it’s actually great. The cleanser itself is a clear thick gel, it could almost be mistaking for one of those jumbo hair gel jars! You need a little force to squeeze the gel out as it’s so thick and the hole is teeny but I like this because you’re not wasting any product.

It foams beautifully and I love nothing more than a really good foaming cleanser! The scent isn’t too strong, just light and fresh which is nice, (side note - a sensitive skin product shouldn’t have added fragrance as this is one of the main ingredients that actually causes reactions but in this case I haven’t had any problems.) Just be cautious if you do experience reactions from fragrance in skin care.

The cleanser leaves my skin feeling SO soft and clean and it hasn’t once stripped my skin either, I don’t feel like I’ve had all the moisture sucked from my face - instead I feel amazingly clean and fresh. I’ve been able to skip my exfoliater the last few days because my skin is improving so much. The last of my current breakouts cleared away 2 days ago and I’ve had no new ones since! Not even one!

I cannot recommend this cleanser highly enough, I honestly think this would work for all skin types (except for very dry skin) because it’s just so perfect. I will be buying this myself when this bottle runs out and I can’t see myself going back to my old cleanser every again!

I used to use this all the time in my teenage years, I was very very prone to acne and had terrible oily skin. I loved using it back then as it cleansed my face really well and also mattified it without drying my skin.

Fast forward 10 years and my skin is now on the normal/drier side, yet I still have hormonal breakouts. I picked this up again, just to try on the days I’m getting pimples and it still works amazing for my skin. Although not using daily, just when I need it, it still works, calming my skin, reducing breakouts, but does not dry my skin. I usually foam it up on my face, concentrating on the breakout-prone areas, leave the foam for a few seconds to sit on my skin and then rinse it off with lukewarm water, sometimes using a wet face cloth. I didn’t think it’d work so well on my face anymore due to me having a totally different skin type now, I’m so glad I picked it up again!

Firstly, I love how this doesn't have any nasties in it (alcohol, paraben and alcohol-free) so that is a big plus! This cleanser is great as it makes your skin feel clean and refreshed, without that tight, dry feeling afterwards. After rinsing, it left my skin feeling supple and soft. This is a great basic cleanser that does a great job of removing oil and makeup. Really keen to try out more products in the range. Will repurchase!