This beauty regime is just the best for clearing up imperfections, reducing redness, unclogging pores and preventing breakouts. I find that I definitely need to use the Duo Plus after using the foaming gel as the foaming gel on its own would possibly be a bit too drying on my skin. The Duo Plus is incredibly hydrating, so there’s no chance of this pair drying out your skin when used in combination. I’ve been following the directions and using the foaming gel once daily in the shower and then applying the Duo Plus afterwards. I’ve also been using the Duo Plus in the mornings before applying my make-up. The Duo Plus acts as an excellent make-up base in my opinion, which is an added bonus on top of it feeling very hydrating on the skin and reducing imperfections and redness. Overall, both products have cleared my skin and I have much less redness and no acne! If you have problems with acne, then I certainly recommend these two as the pair of these products WILL clear up problem areas. My skin feels so much fresher, cleaner and clearer when using this dream combination of products. I’ve had zero blemishes since adhering to this beauty regime. Of the two products, I prefer the Duo Plus for its effectiveness and hydrating feel, but I think its the combination of the foaming gel AND the Duo Plus that has completely cleared my skin. Five kisses for this dream partnership, and I recommend it to anyone who has combination skin, oily skin, blemish-prone skin or skin imperfections, such as redness and/or clogged pores. These two products will help with any of those skin issues.
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La Roche Posay® Effaclar Foaming Gel & Duo Plus Reviews
Foaming Gel
Gently purifies oily and acne-prone skin. Eliminates impurities and excess sebum while leaving the skin clean and fresh. Excellent tolerance. Non-skin drying formula. pH 5.5, soap-free, alcohol-free, colourant-free, paraben-free.
Duo Plus
Significantly reduces severe imperfections and unclogs sebum-blocked pores. Helps prevent red or dark marks caused by acne. Non-skin drying formula. Fresh and non-greasy. Paraben-free, alcohol-free, colourant-free.
Website www.laroche-posay.co.nz
Reviews
I have sensitive but very oily skin. Therefore I find it hard to find the right product for reducing acne. First use I was worried it felt so light that I thought that perhaps it had not washed anything off. But it had! My face was so smooth and clean. And by the end of the day it wasn’t back to oily. The more I use it the more my acne is clearing up an my face is neither over-dried or an oil slick. The Duo plus I was also reluctant to use as most creams I put on at night I wake up with acne or very oily. Not the case!! Fantastic oil free and not dry face with all my acne cleared up!
Tips: I only used the duo cream at night because it doesn’t go well under my makeup.
I'm new to La Roche-Posay but I think I've found a winner!
My skin is oily and pimple prone so I was really excited to try both of these products because they are more expensive and technically should be more effective than cheaper alternatives.
The foaming gel cleanser is simple but effective, and doesn't irritate my skin; and the duo plus cream is amazing at preventing my face from becoming oily ALL DAY!
The duo plus is also a great makeup primer for my concealer. I haven't been using it long enough to know if it will prevent me from producing excess oil on days that I'm not using it; but for now it only works while I am.
Recently my skin has reacted badly to almost any sort of toner or anti-pimple serum, but not with the duo plus so I would recommend it to people with sensitive skin.
I wish the duo plus tube size was much larger, but overall I am super pleased with these products and can see a light at the end of the tunnel in regards to my dreaded shiny T-zone. If all goes well I think I may continue to buy these after this lot runs out!
Amazing duo! And a must have in your skin care routine. Perfect for oily skin and amazing on sensitve areas on your face.
Both products are light weight and have a subtle fragrance of cucumber.
I would definitely use both as they compliment eachother and I feel work well together.
My skin has cleared up so much in 2 weeks, I haven't had a smooth,bright,clear complexion in forever.
Noticable results within 24hours and acne starts clearing within a week.
Because you only need small amounts both products will last a fair while.
I was super excited to test these products because I have an annoying face. Not annoying in the sense you will look at me and get annoyed (well, maybe..) but annoying in the fact that I am 35 and still get pizza face every 21 to 28 days. I had never heard of this brand before but it sounded pretty fancy. And it’s French. I love French bread so I guess I’m kind of predisposed to like anything French. Both products came in minimal packaging which is always a positive, and were easy to use for each of the purposes they were designed for. The gel was in a decent sized squeezey bottle which was unassuming in the corner of the shower, while the cream was in a slimline tube that found it’s home next to my toothbrush. A slight issue on the packaging was the number of languages they tried to fit on it in a small font which made it tricky to find the English and decipher the instructions. Neither product smelled that good. The best way to describe it is dead petals but it wasn’t too overpowering as to ruin the experience. One day after using these products my face felt cleaner and more fresh. A couple of days after use I started to notice a remarkable difference in my skins texture and clarity - not only was my face softer my blackhead count was lower than it has been in 20 years!
I'm so happy I got to try these. I probably wouldn't have bought them as I sort of gave up on a product that could work for dry/oily/sensitive skin. The combo of these makes me skin so soft and smooth. Those little tiny bumps I get on the sides of my cheeks and face and on my forehead have gone and it's helped keep away any larger spots. I feel like the darker/uneven areas of my skin have faded and brightened. They don't make my skin feel tight or dry or cause any irritation or redness. I think the La Roche Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel & Duo Plus will also be perfect for my daughter who is a pre-teen and starting to get the odd spot and also has sensitive skin.
It's rare to find a duo of products that do what they say they are going to do. Try these and you and you can say that you have finally found them. Off the bat I am going to say that these are definitely products to use if you have oily skin. If you have dry skin I feel that the products may exasperate your dryness and make your skin tight, but for oily skin it is going to control those oils and you are going to wonder how you survived without these products in your life before trying them out. I have noticed a definite improvement on the texture and oiliness of my skin from using these products and my make up by the end of the day has been lasting a lot longer. I have also not had to use as much foundation/concealer than I had been in the past. It has also improved the look of the one fine line that I have on my face (one pesky wrinkle by my eyebrow that I am going to eliminate by botox) and it looks almost unnoticeable, almost. Then again this duo doesn't have any claims against wrinkle reduction, but perhaps it is jus a benefit that I have experienced.
My face feels super clean after I have used the face wash and then the moisturiser puts back just enough moisture into my skin not to make it look greasy looking, or, well oily - and oily skin over the years has become one of my main issues/beauty concerns.
I am definitely going to use both products again, in fact I may never have to use any other ones ever again. I just find them that good!
Tips: Give it time to see some results. If you have dry or combination skin, I would probably avoid these products. Oily skin however these are for you!!!!
Such a great duo!
I have been looking for a new skincare range and I am really in love with this.
The products work really well together, they are fresh and light weight.
The cleanser does not strip, it leaves my skin feeling refreshed but not tight. This allows for the lighter Duo Plus to give me ample moisture. After using these products together my skin feels beautifully smooth.
In 10 days I have seen a reduction in my red scars and also pore size.
I am really looking forward to giving this product more time to see what it can do!
Tips: Both products you don't need to use much!
My skin has been in a terrible state over this stinking hot summer. I also work in an extremely hot environment which doesn't help. I was getting lots of breakouts, especially on my forehead and chin. It makes me feel so self conscious and I feel like putting makeup on top can make it look even worse especially when you are sweating.
I have tried La Roche-posay products before thanks to BR, so when I did a bit of research and saw they sold acne products I was intrigued. I read numerous reviews with most being really positive so decided I needed to give this a go.
Cleanser: It comes in an attractive blue squeezy tube with a flip top lid with 200ml. It can be hard to squeeze out but I like it as you don't get wastage. The gel is clear and has a fresh scent, sometimes it smells like lemons to me. I squeeze out a small amount and apply to a wet face, massaging around into a foam. I like to really concentrate on any areas which have breakouts especially. I have sensitive skin and get no reaction from this, yay! However the first couple of weeks I experienced weird dry areas in a few places, the corners of my mouth, around my nose and on my eyelids. Fortunately this stopped and I have not had it happen again
Duo Plus: This comes in a thin squeezy tube with a screw on cap, you get 40ml of product which doesn't sound like much but a little bit goes a long way with this. It is a white moisturiser type consistency. I wasn't too sure if I was just supposed to use as a spot treatment or not but I like to put a thin layer all over my face, sometimes I get a slight tingle for a few seconds but no irritation at all. It has a lovely fresh scent and does not leave my skin feeling greasy, it makes a great base for BB cream or foundation.
I use these both morning and night and they leave my skin incredibly clear and soft. I only get the occasional spot now which is fantastic and it goes away in a few days.
An amazing way to get beautiful clear skin with an easy skincare regime. I highly recommend giving these a try if you have skin issues. I like to purchase the anti acne kit as it works out a lot cheaper, you can also get these 2 products in a travel size kit for around $17. Give them a go!
Two products that have now been added to my “forever” skin care routine! First things first my skin type - oily/combination, sensitive and acne prone (hormonal, white heads and blackheads in t-zone) plus I have uneven skin tone and rough texture on my cheeks. I’m winning at the skin life! I was so excited to be chosen for this trial team as I wouldn’t normally go out and buy this brand as it’s a little pricier that I would normally go for and it’s not a brand that I’m familiar with - although I have heard of it.
I’ve already reviewed the products on their own so feel free to pop over and have a read but together is where these two really shine! When I began the trial I had 4 active breakouts and my skin was looking dull and lacking the beloved glow that I aspire to have.
My current skincare routine is the Oxygen 2 in 1 Cleanser & Nivea Soft Cream, I love both of these products so I was intrigued to see whether or not these could fit into my routine. I can confidently say that the Oxygen Cleanser has gone out the window! (The window being a shelf in the bathroom for neglected products). The La Roche Posay Cleanser is absolutely beautiful, it’s a thick gel that foams to a rich and creamy lather and deep cleans the skin without leaving it tight or dry. It also left my skin soft and oh so smooth!
The moisturiser is simply wonderful, silky and smooth and you don’t need too much, it leaves my skin glowing and lightly hydrated although I still apply my Nivea Cream over top at night time for an added moisture boost. I truly believe these two products work perfectly together and I can’t thank Beauty Review enough for introducing me to this amazing brand! After using these products I now have NO active breakouts, my skin is hydrated, glowing, smooth and beautiful. Absolutely in love!