La Roche Posay® Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser Reviews

La Roche Posay® Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser is a gel based cleanser used to help target acne and excess oil.

I have normal to dry skin but suffer from hormonal acne at least once a month, around my jawline and chin. This is the stubborn blind style acne that lingers for a long time. I eventually succumb to it and start poking and picking in an effort to drain it and hurry the process, I never learn.. I had said acne at the time I received this product to trial, two large ones on my jawline.

I chose to use this product after I had used my usual daily oil cleanser to remove my make up.

I really enjoyed the aesthetics of the packaging and the tube style, however I would have preferred the outlet hole to have been larger to let product out more quickly.

The product is clear, has little to no smell, foams up nicely - not to much, not to little and left a slightly tingling and cooling feeling on the skin. I focused the product on my problem areas only and chose to leave it off the rest of my face that is not oily and more on the normal to dry side.

I felt as though I could feel the product working as I left it on my skin for a few minutes before I rinsed it off.

The result: those two nasties dried up and smoothed out flat after two nights of use. It took a further two or three days for the redness to dissipate. I was happy with this result as it often takes longer and in hindsight I could have used the product in the morning also.

Being someone with more normal to dry skin I'll be keeping this product on hand for when I need it and will purchase another tube when I run out.

I am looking forward to reading other reviews from people that suffer with bad acne as I have a feeling it could be a game changer for them.

I was lucky enough to Trail this for nearly 2wks, and oh my I am so impressed!

Since lockdown my skin has been breaking out with no real reason and has been driving me crazy. I've made this part of my morning routine to see if it would help the past two wks. My skin has stopped breaking out and is starting to look fantastic again. I do notice though if I forget to use it for a day or two... It has not caused any crazy issues like itchy skin like so many do with my sensitive skin which I love.

This is definitely going to be on my permanent use list as its been great!

I was expecting more of a scrub feeling from the La Roche Posay Effaclar Micro Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser however it's a beautifully smooth foaming cleanse with no gritty bits! A small amount lathered up with water and rinsed away and your skin is left feeling super clean and refreshed. After a longer period of use oily skin is under control.

This luxury product really is value for money as you only need a small amount to get a great lather. The tube is a substantial 200mls. Easily 3 -6 months of use.

There is no real fragrance, just a great product doing its job! Salicylic Acid really works to refine your pores and cut down on excess oil production, leaving behind radiant skin with a glow.

I have used the Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser For a week now with mixed results. The packaging is classy and clear to read. Only a small amount of the gel is required for adequate coverage, it lathers well in your hands and certainly makes your face feel super clean. However I did feel like my skin was extra dry after using and needed a lot more moisturiser, as well as my hands due to using them to apply it. I feel like it would be effective in cleansing acne prone skin but would need to be complimented with a very good moisturiser and hand cream to avoid drying ones skin out.

I've loved every La Roche Posay product I've tried and this was no exception. The only negative I can think of is the teeny tiny writing on the back of the product with the instructions! I used this on my face, neck and decolletage morning and night for 4 days and my skin already feels tighter and smoother. My face oil seems to absorb better and the little spots on my lower chest have reduced markedly. It works as a cleanser both over the basin and in the shower, lathering up nicely as long as your face is wet to begin with. There was a little tingle the first few times but nothing unpleasant and who minds a little tingle to tell you it's working right? I used surprisingly little to get a good lather, going by the size of the tube, it'll last a good while. I'm looking forward to continuing to use this product and see if the tightening and brightening of my skin continues!

I wasn't really sure what to expect with this, but WOW! I have really enjoyed using this. At first I wasn't really sure how much to use as it comes out quite slowly but I quickly learnt I didn't need too much. I've been using this on my face but my partner has also been using this on his back as he is quite prone to acne there. I looove the way this leaves my skin feeling, almost like it's been buffed and polished, but without the harsh feeling from an exfoliator. Products like this usually make my face feel "squeeky clean" if you get what this means? But this doesn't make my skin feel dry or "squeeky" at all. My skin is looking and feeling amazing at the moment, better than it has been in a long time! My partner even said to me the other night "I thought you took your makeup off?" and when I said that I had he said "wow your skin is looking so good", that made me feel so amazing!!

Overall I have really enjoyed this, a little goes a long way with this so I'd be happy to pay the extra money to get this product over supermarket products I have been using.

We were fortunate enough to be selected for this trial product. By we I mean my 13 year old son Macyn and me! So this is a review with a difference. Two different ages, and very different skin types trialing the same product! We both used this for 5 days in a row, once a day.

Appearance: Macyn – I liked the tube’s colour and design. It didn’t look too girly. It was easy to use too. The gel was clear and smelt like clean. When I put it on my face it foamed up and spread easily. It washed off without too much effort as well. Mum- I too liked the packaging and found it easy to dispense the product. The product itself was a clear gel with a slight fragrance that was pleasant. Application was simple, wet skin, apply the gel which turns into a rich foam and rinse off!

Results: Macyn – Day one I had a few small zits on my forehead and one bigger one on my cheek. When I used this wash I could feel a tingle but it didn’t hurt and when I rinsed it off my face felt clean and soft. Day 3 and all but the cheek pimple was gone and the one on my cheek was smaller than when we started and by day 5 that one was gone too. Mum said she could see that my whole face looked a lot healthier too. Mum – I have tried several La Roche-Posay products now and loved them all but this particular product would not be one that I would have ever picked up off the shelf as I have dry skin with very few breakouts. I was concerned that using a cleanser designed for such a different skin type would dry me out so even though I have trust in the quality of the brand I was skeptical that this one would work for me. I used this gel once a day and was quite surprised by it. Firstly even with no exfoliating beads and the gel like texture this product really leaves the skin feeling like you have just used a grainy scrub. Smooth, soft and clean are the adjectives that come to mind when describing how it felt after use. The even bigger surprise was the effect it had. I didn’t have any breakouts so wasn’t expecting it to clear anything up but I did have concerns about it drying my skin out which it didn’t. In fact it actually appeared to help with my dry patches and seemed to help my moisturiser absorb into my skin better too.

Conclusion: Macyn – I will keep using this product. It seems to be improving my skin and its not too hard to use Mum – I will buy this for my son again. The improvements in his skin are noticeable, the price point is reasonable and the brand is becoming easier to find in stores as well. I probably won’t continue long-term, consistent usage on my face as I have other fave products but certainly won’t be afraid to steal some if I am out of mine.

This gel cleanser is light and refreshing to use. It has a slight scent, but it doesn't smell overly fragranced, it just smells nice!

It doesn't lather much, which I love as I feel the more foam the more drying a wash. You really only need a small dollop of it, and considering that will wash your face, chest and back, its going to last ages!

I've found my skin has been less oily, and more consistent through the day. My breakouts have dramatically reduced, as have the spots on my back and chest.

My skin looks and feels smoother and more even than 2 weeks ago - I think this product is a real game changer for those of us with oily and acne prone skin!

This cleanser is so gentle, which is surprising for a purifying cleanser which usually lean to being quite drying. Not this though - my skin feels supple and hydrated after use before I've moisturised!

I love the faint peppermint-y smell, it's refreshing and invigorating, especially in the morning!

You only need a small amount, so the big tube will last ages, making the price really good!

This is a fantastic product for those with oily skin!