La Roche Posay® Effaclar Duo Plus Reviews

Super light weight and perfect for oily skin. Just like the cleanser this has a subtle fragrance of cucumber and you only need a very small amount. The tube itself has a tiny opening which is perfect for getting the right amount out. I used this daily for the past 2weeks and it has really helped to brighten up my complexion. Although was nice to use everyday I would say it is not needed everyday. Every second day or even a few times a week would be ok.

I was excited to try this cream as I suffer from hormonal breakouts, during that time of the month. I applied this cream directly to my spots and the next day noticed that they had calmed down a little. While this is no miracle fix, it did help with my breakouts. Overall, if you have more surface acne, this will help when it comes to drying them out.

I had high hopes for Effaclar Duo(+) helping even out my imperfections, but found it didn't really live up to the claims.

The packaging is nice, very clean and clinical looking, functional and sturdy. However, the first hurdle in using this product is figuring out how! The instructions are very vague - the box says to apply after cleansing, but no extra info, and the tube says to apply to your whole face which at least rules it out as a spot treatment (though I'd have expected it to be a spot treatment from the itty bitty size of the tube!). It was very unclear whether this was supposed to replace moisturiser, or act as more of a treatment/serum step before moisturising.

I looked it up on their website which wasn't much more helpful, but they were pitching it as a 'gel-cream' with 'all-day-hydration' and as an 'excellent make-up base', so it sounded like it was supposed to replace moisturiser. I tried that for the first week and it was nowhere near moisturising enough for my skin. My oily skin will over compensate and produce even more oil if I'm not keeping my skin hydrated enough, so I quickly added my normal moisturiser back in after the Effaclar Duo(+).

I also found the product absorbed into my skin extremely quickly, meaning I needed a surprisingly large amount of product to cover my whole face. This would make it extremely expensive for me to use, as I'd say I went through at least 1/3 of the tube in just 3 weeks.

More importantly, I just didn't see any improvement in my skin. It wasn't any less red, more even, or smoother as promised. None of my red or brown marks, other imperfections, or hyperpigmentation reduced in appearance. Of all its claims the only one it delivered on for me was its non-greasy finish and matte appearance.

All in all, definitely not a winner for me.

So I speak French. You'd never confuse me for a local, but I have a rudimentary grasp. Well La Roche Posay had me so confused about what this product was!

The instructions (in English!) told me to apply to my face after cleansing. Apply where? All over? The tube and thin nozzle look like a spot treatment. And it does say to use to clear up imperfections.

I was bemused and confuddled trying to decide if it was a serum or a targeted treatment. So I decided the only option was to open it, squirt it out and see what it was.

It came out looking like a moisturiser. I was even more confused. So I opted to just use it all over my face as a pre-moisturising treatment. But my skin felt so smooth I've actually skipped the moisturiser and have just been using this.

The difference in my skin is phenomenal. The texture is more even. it feels smooth. Baby smooth. Even on my t-zone. It definitely counteracted the dryness I encountered with the cleanser. My nose crevices usually feel a bit bumpy with blackheads (I know, I'm gross). I'm touching them now and they are smooth. I'd let you at me with a magnifying glass I'm that confident in my blackhead-free nose crevices.

I reckon I'll probably get 6 weeks out of the tube (you don't need to use much) so the price is quite fair I think. I'll certainly be repurchasing - and probably trying more from La Roche Posay!

This is perhaps a miracle in a tube!

La Roche Posay® Effaclar Duo Plus comes in a 40ml white tube and like its buddy the foaming gel, it gives off a fresh 'dermatological' vibe.

It applies and absorbs nicely to the skin but I do find I need to use a generous amount to cover my face which seems disproportionate to the size of the product.

The La Roche Posay® Effaclar Duo Plus promises to correct imperfections and it certainly lives up to its promise. Before using this product, I was on the verge of going to a dermatologist regarding the under skin bumps around my jawline. Since using this product the smaller bumps have disappeared and the large ones are reducing in size. I have noticed blemishes dry and heal quickly. Overall, my skin is smoother, I feel my pores look more refined in appearance and my skin tone is even and clear.

My only complaint is that this product is not particularly nourishing as my skin doesn't look as plump as it normally does. This is possibly due to my combination skin rather than oily skin this product is designed for.

I'm thrilled with this little miracle in a tube and will continue to use it as a topical moisturiser on my problem areas in conjunction with my regular moisturiser.

I can't recommend the La Roche Posay® Effaclar Duo Plus enough!

At first I had no idea what this product really was because nowhere on the tube or the website says that it is a moisturiser or just a leave-on product under your moisturiser; but it talks about being hydrating so I treated it like a semi-moisturiser.

I applied this product every morning and night after cleansing, and it dried quickly and didn't irritate my skin like I thought it might.

I have noticed a MASSIVE reduction in oil on my face and I credit it to this product! After every day and every morning I wake up with soft, dry skin that would usually feel dirty, and slimy to the touch. It is completely controlling my sebum levels and is making me feel so hopeful and excited to not have to take trips to the bathroom at Uni to wipe the shine off my face. One day I did not use the product and my skin was oily again, so it might only work if you are using it; and not a fix.

The only downside is how small the tube is and the price because I know that I will want more of this product very quickly, and the price will really set me back. Overall, I think this product really works!

Thank you to Beauty Review as this product was sent to me as part of their test panel to discover whether it met my strict criteria in what I’m looking for in good, no-nonsense skin care for sensitive and irritable skin.

A bit of background before I get into the product, I have acne prone, combination skin and have been using Retin A for 1 ½ years so I look for products that do not contain essential oils or fragrance and contains low irritants as I break out with anything and everything.

This product has some exciting ingredients in it such as Niacinamide (some people are allergic to Niacinamide so if you use this and it stings, that could be the cause), Linoleic Acid and Salicylic Acid as well as some ingredients that are supposed to help mattify the skin.

Whatever your skin type the salicylic acid will help remove the dead skin,the linoleic acid will help hydrate while the niacinamide will help improve texture and hyperpigmentation.

The reason I mention that I am using Retin A is that it can make your skin more sensitive to things like Salicylic Acid so using them at the same time may not be a good idea (fine to use SA in the morning and Retin A at night).

This does contain Parfum/Fragrance and as with the foaming cleanser it has a slight tea tree/lemon scent to it.

I am trying this product with fragrance as I do not react to all products that have fragrance in it. I am wary so will go carefully with any product introduced into my regime that contains it.

A quick note on fragrance - it isn't the fact that it smells that affects me, it is the fact that fragrance is bad for the skin. Some people can tolerate it, I cannot.

This is a slim tube with a tiny nozzle at the end to stop you from squeezing out more than you need and truly, a thin film is all you need to apply. It will last a long time with regular use and in terms of economy this product is worth investing in regardless of skin type. It might cost more than you would normally pay initially but will last you longer than you think.

I tried using this in the morning over my moisturiser, under my SPF and mineral foundation but it just didn’t work for me (not many products do so I like to keep morning very simple). I found it did not mattify any shine so I was left to use this at night over Retin A every other night to avoid irritation. Again, it did not mattify shine but at night, who cares?

It did make my skin soft and smooth the following morning but as with the cleanser, my skin was becoming irritated and I had to cut down to every 2-3 days to get my skin under control again.

I did not notice a difference in redness (could be related to irritation) nor a difference in current acne marks disappearing but it did help remove dry/flaking skin and did not cause any breakouts.

This is a nice gentle moisturiser for oily skin. It claims not to cause breakouts and is also supposed to help with unclogging pores and preventing marks. I used this moisturiser following the effaclar foaming cleanser in the morning, before applying makeup. It comes in a slim tube contained in a box. The tube has a thin applicator which makes it easier to regulate the amount you squeeze out. The cream is a milky gel, which has a slightly chemical smell, and appears matte after application. I found it wasn’t enough as a base for makeup, which tended to go a little patchy on top, so a seperate primer is required if you want your makeup to last. I had one spot break out soon after I started using this, so I also applied a layer to the affected area in the evening which stopped the spot from coming to a head. The red mark from it still took several days to subside, so I didn’t feel that it had any particular advantage on skin marks. I will continue using this as I’ve found it’s a nice day moisturiser.

I truly had high expectations for this product - being that it is on the more pricier side and seeing some great reviews. Unfortunately in the first week this product did not work well with my skin at all, and despite me using it as instructed on the packaging - it did not do what it said it would. It had completely made my face break out (worst it has ever been) with large blind pimples in places where I have never really got them (on my cheeks and neck) and I am totally aware that purging may occur during the first week or so but my skin really had never looked that bad. This product states it is for sensitive skin which I found very surprising as I woke up in the morning and my skin had started to peel around my spots (not sure if supposed to?). After waiting another week, I started to see great results - I guess the breaking out was my skin 'cleansing' itself and getting rid of all the bad toxins? Happy to say that I will be continuing to use this product and would consider purchasing when I run out.

Effaclar Duo Plus works well. The 40 ml packaging is a good size, I would prefer a flip-top lid for more convenience but otherwise it is easy to use. My skin feels softer, less oily and definitely a reduction of acne while using this product. It has a light feel with a slight pleasant fragrance and is easy to apply, not greasy at all.

My only negative is the claim of a non-drying formula. I have combination skin, I did get dry patches on my face, particularly on and around my nose and cheeks, so I did find I needed to use a thicker moisturiser as well to hydrate parts of my skin. I feel with the day and night routine (twice a day application) my skin will smooth out imperfections, make my pores smaller and dry out acne before they pop up. Enjoying this product paired with the Foaming Gel.