La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel for Oily Sensitive Skin, 400ml

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel is the cleanser in La Roche-Posay's range for oily and blemish-prone skin. It is soap-free, which matters because ordinary soap is alkaline and disturbs the skin's own acid balance, and oily skin that has been stripped tends to produce more oil rather than less.

At 400ml it is the largest bottle in the range and works out considerably better value than the smaller sizes, which also makes it practical for use on the chest and back rather than the face alone.

Specs

• Form: Foaming gel cleanser
• Volume: 400ml
• Skin type: Oily, blemish-prone, sensitive
• Soap-free
• Range: La Roche-Posay Effaclar

Benefits

• Soap-free, so it cleans without the stripping that prompts skin to produce more oil
• 400ml is the best value in the range and enough to use on the chest and back too
• Formulated for sensitive skin, which suits anyone already using drying acne treatments
• Pairs with Effaclar Duo+ SPF30, also stocked here, for a straightforward two-step routine
• A cleanser supports an acne routine rather than carrying it. It rinses off in under a minute

How to Use

• Wet the skin with lukewarm water
• Work a small amount into a lather and massage gently
• Rinse thoroughly and pat dry rather than rubbing
• Use morning and evening
• Follow with a moisturiser. Oily skin still needs one
• Avoid the eye area. See a doctor if acne is severe, painful or scarring