La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum

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"If you're a super advanced salicylic acid user, I would recommend this. It's the most advanced option in this lineup, and I'd save it for skin that's already tolerated a basic salicylic acid product with no issues whatsoever. It has one and a half percent salicylic acid with glycolic acid, their proprietary lipohydroxy acid, and niacinamide. That combination does more than prevent clogs, it helps increase cell turnover and the niacinamide addresses post-acne marks and dark spots that can linger after a pimple heals. If you're dealing with both active breakouts and hyperpigmentation, I would definitely reach for this product."

All 2 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown

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"The key ingredient here is the 2% salicylic acid which clears pores, helps prevent breakouts, but also minimizes oil and when you're minimizing oil you can cause dryness. The serum also contains a little bit of niacinamide which will help reduce some of the inflammation and support the skin barrier as well as panthenol and sodium PCA which hydrate and calm the skin."

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"If you're a super advanced salicylic acid user, I would recommend this. It's the most advanced option in this lineup, and I'd save it for skin that's already tolerated a basic salicylic acid product with no issues whatsoever. It has one and a half percent salicylic acid with glycolic acid, their proprietary lipohydroxy acid, and niacinamide. That combination does more than prevent clogs, it helps increase cell turnover and the niacinamide addresses post-acne marks and dark spots that can linger after a pimple heals. If you're dealing with both active breakouts and hyperpigmentation, I would definitely reach for this product."

Dr. Jenny Liu

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"If you're looking for a serum, I also really like La Roche-Posay, the Effaclar Serum that's in that kind of turquoise bottle. You can put it all over or spot treat where you have the most concerns."

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum?

A serum formulated with 2% salicylic acid to clear pores, prevent breakouts, and control oil production for acne-prone skin.

Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum's Guru Score?

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.