La roche posay duo plus review năm 2024

My little sister bought me a tube of this as she uses it and loves it. My skin is a mixed bag, a bit dry around my nose, blocked pores on my nose and hormonal spots on my chin and sometimes forehead. Because of this, I found the product too drying around my nose, so tended to use it on chin, the top of my nose and between my brows and forehead.

I am not sure how effective it has been at fading any red marks from acne, but it does seem to keep things a bit more under control. My nose seems less congested, and chin spots seem smaller. I will buy this again to see how continued use helps, but so far I would say good, but not great!

Tips: Just skip applying this to any dry areas of your face, otherwise layer on a nice moisturizer after.

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Im not sureee

Ive been using this for around 3-4 months and bought 3 of these, and I'm sorry but I really don't think it does anything for me. I kept on rebuying it because everyone who's tried it says it does work but I really don't see any difference to when I don't use it.

15/02/2024 by Rachel

Verified Purchase

Amazing

I use this one since high school. Amazing for my hormonal skin. Great for every day use.

15/02/2024 by Annoek

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Always a staple

La Roche Posay always does an amazing job with their skincare products. This is great for my sensitive, acne prone and oily skin. I use it daily and am very happy with the results so far

09/02/2024 by P.

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Such an underrated product

I have been using this for more than 10 years and it's amazing. Sometimes I use it as an exfoliator before mist/essense, sometimes I used it as an moisturiser in the evening but it always help calm my skin when it has gone crazy.

03/02/2024 by H

Verified Purchase

Effaclar

Finally a matte version for effaclar duo! Best blemish treatment I have tried so far with results in less than a month.

After having a bad experience with a skin treatment. I was left at the age of 29 with acne and scarring that I have never experienced. This product along with t...

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo: Corrective and Unclogging Care uses active ingredients to fight the two main symptoms of skin with imperfections by reducing the number and severity of breakouts and improving pore size.

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Age:

• Teens
• 20s
• 30s
• 40s
• 50+

Skin Concern:

• Acne, breakouts and blackheads
• Oiliness and shine
• Pigmentation, uneven skin tone
• Sensitivity and redness

Skin Type:

• Normal to oily
• Oily

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] Acne Moisturiser

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Most Helpful Criticism

I sampled this in the due, loved the wash but this product aggravated my sensitive skin - probably better for people without eczema

• 10/10 Skin Prep

  After having a bad experience with a skin treatment. I was left at the age of 29 with acne and scarring that I have never experienced. This product along with the concentrated serum helped to clear my skin. It is so light and beautiful. I used them both under make up and had zero issues with pilling! 10/10

• Holy Grail

  I use it as a spot treatment during the day and any pimples that come up are stopped in its tracks

• AMAZING!!!

  Clears pimples soo quick and is amazing as spot treatment or moisturiser

• Helped my skin to stop breaking out

  La roche posay never disappoints. I had the clearest skin, then I broke out real bad due to stress. This moisturiser helped me stop breaking out, it cleared my acne and stopped the redness. It smells beautiful. It doesn't clear acne scars though. But to those who need a moisturiser to start with your acne, this product is a great recommendation

• Great for pimples

• #### I wanted to like this Leaves a nice matte finish on your face however it always breaks me out 😢

• Worth a try

  Is hydrating but not too clogging. Is worth a try

• Good

  A nice moisturiser but I didn’t find it did much for my acne, but my acne is very stubborn so might work for someone with less stubborn acne.

• Not worth it

  More of a spot treatment, dried my skin out a lot

• fave skincare product ever

  a little pricey but goes a long way

• not great

  this moisturiser didn’t really do much for my skin, and it was quite expensive too. all it did was dry out my skin a significant amount.

• my ride or die

  ive been a dedicated user of this spot cream for like 6 years now and i love it so so much. doesnt leave skin oily or too dry and you dont need much at all so the price isnt actually that bad because it lasts forever.

• Works well but doesn't last long

  Great moisturiser for those of us who struggle with clear skin. It's not oily and does a good job of seemingly containing my breakouts. Just wish there was a more economical way to purchase this as the tube doesn't last long and isn't cheap considering how many days you actually get out of it.

• So great

  Love this moisturiser for acne-prone skin - I feel like it makes a genuine difference to my skin. I've also used it as a spot treatment on blemishes and it works really well. Can be a bit drying so I'd do a patch test and make sure you apply sunscreen beforehand! Would definitely repurchase once I've run out.

• Cleared hormonal acne

  I was struggling really badly with hormonal acne over my forehead and cheeks before using this product but now in less than 4 weeks I started to see results with my skin clearing up. I highly recommend this product.

• Love rhis

  Absolutely love this product

• Great product. Hopefully they'll release a bigger tube

  This moisturizer is fantastic and light, and leaves my skin glowing. I really rate La Roche-Posay products, but I wish this tube came in a slightly bigger size!

• Serviceable but not for me

  I purchased this after a friend spoke highly of it and several other La Roche-Posay products. My combination skin had been a lot oilier than usual and the pores in those areas were becoming more congested as a result. This moisturiser seemed perfect for me, but I won't be repurchasing. My main issue is that it feels as though it doesn't absorb, instead sitting on top of the skin and causing my mak... Read More

• Ok

  This product is a bit vague as to whether it is a moisturiser or a spot treatment. As a spot treatment I don't think it works. As a moisturiser, it worked well to clear acne for a month or so, but then stopped working on my second tube

• Excellent Moisturiser

  I have combination skin with occasional breakouts, but I feel like I don't have them when I'm using this regularly. I mix it with Dermalogica Active Moist, as on its own it goes on a bit too matte for me. But I love how it makes my skin feel after putting it on.

• Not much difference

  This product feels really nice and soft on my skin but havent noticed a huge difference in the five months I have used it

• Great, affordable moisturiser

  I absolutely love this moisturiser! I have oily skin and I use it twice a day. It makes my skin feel soft and not greasy, and it has cleared up the redness I had been getting from using other skin products. I definitely recommend!

• Really good

  Does what it is suppose to without the sensitivity or drying effects of other treatments

• So effective!

  I have acne prone oily skin and this product is my all time fav for my skin. Visibly helps clear breakouts in a matter of days

• Spot treatment

  Bit of an unusual product which I use as a spot treatment. It's gentle enough not to dry out the surrounding skin or cause the pimples to get scabby and gross, but the salicyclic still does its job and really helps to speed up the pimple's demise. Has a strange scent which weirdly I really enjoy.

• Good Product

  I have seen results with this product for my severe breakouts and has kept my face extremely moisturised. However, I did expect more effective results for my breakouts to clear

• love this

  i got this as a sample and i have repurchased already. at first i only put it on my blemishes, but after i purchased a tube i have been putting it on my whole face and the results are amazing.

• It works

  Used it for my breakouts, visible difference could be noticed within 2 days.

• Nice

  easy to apply and quick to absorb

• Not much difference

  I've used it a few times but didn't notice much difference. It didn't really heal or prevent my acne.

• Good

  really helps to heal my acne quicker

• Heal

  really helps to heal my acne

• Good

  LIghtweight, easy to apply and quick to absorb.

• Great

  severity of breakouts and improving pore size

• Love love love!

  I have acne prone combination skin and have been searching for the perfect moisturiser for years. This one hits the spot!It is perfect for not aggravating my existing blemishes or promoting new spots, but still hydrates my skin making it feel supple and soft. On my last visit to my dermatologist she also recommended this product to me and was delighted to hear I was already using it.

• Best moisturiser for oily, acne prone skin

  This moisturizer saved my life. I discovered this product when I had damaged my skin barrier and my skin had started breaking out like crazy. I have oily, acne-prone sensitive skin so I was always scared of using moisturizers as they would break me out. This was the first and only product that solved that problem for me. It has a light, gel-like texture and doesn't really have any fragrance. It cl... Read More

• Spot treatment

  I use this as a spot treatment and not an overall moisturiser but it really helps to heal my acne quicker and also stops me from picking on them. Using it as a spot treatment also makes it last forever so it's a win-win

• Good

  LIghtweight, easy to apply and quick to absorb.

• good for acne prone skin

  this product is great for acne prone skin and is super affordable

• New fave moisturiser

  I switched from an Andalou day cream to this one after my skin was getting congested and I LOVE the texture, it’s kind of silky, nice and light abs sinks in nicely without feeling sticky. Not 100% sure if it’s helped reduce little pimples but my skin is less congested since using it for a few weeks and I love it as an everyday moisturiser.

• Godsend!

  Can't recommend enough for oily, acne-prone skin! Clears skin quickly and without overdrying and a little goes a long way. LIghtweight, easy to apply and quick to absorb.

• so light!

  lightweight moisturiser, especially good for oily skin. have noticed significantly less sebum in the hours following application. I even like the design of the actual tube as it makes me think I should use it sparingly/mindfully

• Spot treatment

  Works better as a spot treatment

• Didn't work

  skincareobsessed 3 years ago I have been using this cream for nearly a month, morning and night to heal scars and pigmentation. but it hasn't worked so far.

• Great moisturiser!

  I have suffered from pimples and large pores most my life and I feel this has definitely minimised and calmed my breakouts down a lot! It’s a real game changer when you add the sunscreen on top! I was expecting to have greasy skin but it absorbed well and makes your skin glow.

• Works really well on congestion!

  I have sebaceous filaments on my nose, and blackheads and congestion in my t-zone that tends to flare up. I’ve used higher end BHAs and was really shocked at how effective this budget friendly product is. I noticed a considerable difference on the appearance of congestion, and the sebaceous filaments on my nose were not as noticeable. It is very gentle and effective so I’m super impressed! I use a... Read More

• Solid product

  Nice light product on skin. Didn’t notice dramatic difference personally but helped keep big breakouts at bay. Didn’t clear completely

• Great moisturiser

  I suffer from breakouts and blackheads which as anyone who suffers from this would know - it sucks. I was recommended this product by a dermatologist and it has improved my skin by the reduced number of breakouts and improved texture.

• Good

  This is lightweight and leaves my skin looking better. Helps with new acne spots

• skin hasn't looked this clear in years

  Started using the moisturiser not long ago and i don't understand why i didn't try this brand earlier.. my skin has never look this clear in all the years i've been trying to clear it! It does take a bit for you skin to adjust to but its honestly worth it, I've recommended it to all my friends who have now purchased as well.. If you're on the fence about purchasing i say give it a chance because... Read More

• great

  very quick-absorbing and lightweight. great for acne here and there

• A solid bet

  Both my teenage daughter and I are using this as we have hard skin that gunk gets caught up under. It really helps to soften and ease out congestion. We still use a light moisturiser afterwards though

• It is OKAY

  My expectations for this cream was high, its ok, probably a safe bet. its not super moisturizing, sinks in super fast but skin doesn't feel too great after. i havent found it to be very helpful with pigmentation and scars. it does have niancimide, i just wouldnt buy again.

• Great product for acne

  I have hormonal breakout every month and this cream has saved my face. I applied it on my acne area at night and it will go down the next day. It definitely helps with the inflammation and the redness. However the skin may become quite dry and start peeling if you put too much [so be patient!]

• Amazing

  This is very light and leaves my skin feeling fresh. It did not do much for my acne scars but reduces my breakouts

• Perfect

  This is a gentle formula that does not dry my skin or cause flaking. It is hydrating and calms my acne

• Incredible

  This product worked wonders for me. A friend of mine actually recommended this product as she said it was the only product that actually helped with her acne. That is when I tired it and it worked really well for my skin, and cleared up most of my acne. The only problem was that after about 2 years of using it [basically everyday] my skin got used to the product where it didn’t work as well as whe... Read More

• Not bad but not a fave

  I sampled this in the due, loved the wash but this product aggravated my sensitive skin - probably better for people without eczema

• Good

  For my oily, acne prone skin this moisturiser works really well.

• Safe bet for acne skin

  Honestly if you dont know what to use for that skin thats just breaking out out of nowhere, this is a safe bet. Its not too light or heavy, great ingredients for acne, and this in itself will not make the skin worse

• Didn't work for me

  I tried this product when my skin was going through some breakouts. Unfortunately it wasn't as effective as I had hoped it would be and I didn't see that many results[although the product may just not have been suitable for my skin type].

• Fast results

  I started using this 2 weeks ago and within 24 hours I saw I change in my skin my blemishes seemed to reduce in size over night I woke up feeling better about myself after struggling with hormonal acne at the age of 29

• Great

  I had high hopes for this product, since seeing the reviews. And let me tell you the product went above and beyond for my acne prone skin. It left me feeling refreshed and heavily decreased my acne. I would highly recommend his fast acting formula.

• Lovelovelove la roche posay!

  La roche posay is the best, I use this as a moisturiser whenever I have irritable skin or a bit of a breakout. Sorts the mess out pretty much overnight. Absolute lifesaver!

• A must for my skin

  I just had to put this out there. After having being pregnant and having my daughter, my skin was never the same. As an adult in my 30's I was getting breakouts all the time and finding a product that was light and works, was hard to find, as my skin was so sensitive at the time. Insert, this La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] Acne Moisturiser. I have now been using this for 3 years [my daughter is n... Read More

• The best for pimples

  Really helps me when I have hormonal break outs. I’m super impressed with it. I loveee this brand and it helps me a lot!

• Helped my acne scarring and breakouts!

  Helped slow and prevent breakouts within a week of using it once a day after cleansing. In love with this product!

• Love this!

  I have repurchased this a bunch of times. If you are a little sensitive I would stay away as it can something sting. But all in all it really helps the texture of my skin and can feel very smooth

• Amazing!!!

  This seriously helped clear up my skin. The bumps on my forehead have gone away finally! I love it.

• Daughter not fussed

  Too heavy for daughters oily skin and led to more breakouts unfortunately didn't really see any positive results

• Such a legend!

  I bought this product because I got a big pimple on my period before! That was so annoying, I used that on my pimple before I go to sleep! When I woke up at the second day. It became better!

• Holy grail product, 10 stars

  Ummmm where can I even begin. I have spent so much money on expensive actives/ moisturisers, facials and skin treatments. My skin was breaking out for no reason and I was doing all the right things. I have sensitive skin and have always seen this brand in the chemist, but been skeptical of chemist bought products. I bought it on sale and OMG my skin within 48 hours, pimples reduced and no more of... Read More

• Amazing!

  This is my go to daily moisturiser, it’s not too thick and rich and doesn’t make my skin oily. I just wish it came in a bigger bottle!

• Local skin use, good effect

  The anti-acne effect of this product is very good, so that the acne ripens quickly and then fades. I think it is only suitable for local skin use, large area smear will have a strange sense of irritation

• Didn't work much for me

  I didn't see much change from using this product. I know people who love this product but it just didn't work for me. It didn't have any negative impacts on my skin but it just didn't produce the amazing results I expected.

• Skin saving product for my teen

  My daughters skin saw a dramatic improvement within a few days of using this product. If she stops using, within a couple of days her skin flairs up again. Would 100% recommend this for teens. My daughters skin is oily, with breakouts along her t zone

• Very good for acne

  It did a really great job with not being stuffy and controlling my acne however it is really expensive for the small amount that you get.

• smells bad

  i did not like the smell of it. i cannot understand what kind of smell it is but that was a turn off for me. then i felt it died out my skin a lot so now i just use it on my T-Zone. it is just for oily skin i think not at all for dry or combo skin.

• Lightweight

  This is a great cream for my acne. Just wish it came in a larger tube

• Good

  Helps with my chin and jawline flareups but I haven't seen any improvement in the uneven skin tone. It feels nice on the face though without feeling greasy.

• Good

  I think it's great. It does what it says. Personally I have never used it as a make up base as I find it a bit dry so not sure if it would make the make up cake but it's a really good cream. I prefer to use it once a day at night underneath a heavier night cream I have recieved a sample of this from adore beauty and instantly bought a bottle locally when I saw it on sale. I'll be back for more!

• acne moisturiser

  I apply this underneath my sunscreen and it brightens my skin. It also helps with pimples but I have not seen my acne scars go away with this

• effective!

  I brought this for my son and within a coulpe of weeks he noticed a difference in his skin. he also loved how light weight it felt to apply

• Breakout Hero!!

  This product helped me heaps during the iso breakout. Angry red acne started developing and my normal anti-acne product and moisturisers just didn't seem to cut it - nothing sat well on my skin!! I switched to this in place of all my other products - just toner and this. The first time I used it at night, the next the morning skin was significantly less red and sore. For something that combats ... Read More

• I can feel it working immediately!

  Super happy with how lightweight and non-greasy this product is. I got it as a sample and was impressed so purchased the full size. My face is clearer and I can see a reduction in the size pores/redness.

• Great and Affordable

  This product was recommended to me by my aesthetician when I was having ongoing and breakouts. I notice a difference a day after applying this on my skin as it pimples become less red, puffy and sore. Also helps in fading scars and keeping skin clear. Have already recommended this product to my friends.

• lovely

  I wear this underneath sunscreen and it smoothes out my skin, prevents blackheads

• Great

  This is a great pimple treatment. Its not too harsh and drying but shrinks my pimples the next day. Already used 3 of these bottles.

• Easy! Effective!

  With active acne, I've always struggled to find a moisturiser that is not too rich for my skin. But! This guy fills the spot and does the job, effortlessly well.

• A must have!

  I can't believe I didn't know about this product until now! I bought this with the hope to reduce redness caused by blemishes and it makes my face look significantly calmer. It also comes in a sample size duo in case you don't want to spend the money upfront!

• Not bad

  I got this as a sample, and was unsure of the best way to use it, so I looked at the reviews and saw there was a few different ways. I decided to try it as a spot treatment, rather than putting it over the entirety of my face as a few people said it was rather drying. So in the AM i would cleanse, use this on my problem areas, follow with ASAP super B serum and then moisturise. It seemed to help s... Read More

• Great cream

  This is amazing as a cream applied all over my face in the morning. However I stopped using it as a spot treatment sometimes as it can inflame the place

• Fantastic product

  I’ve been using this product for years and I love it. It’s very gentle and is amazing at clearing my skin when I feel congested/hormonal. This will definitely be in my skincare regime for years to come!

• Fav moisturiser

  This moisturiser has really helped my skin. I used to be quite oily, dry and have bumps on my skin. This product feels so light on my skin and feels fresh. I've noticed a positive difference in my skin since using this.

• Acne Preventer

  This has been good at preventing breakouts around my chin and healing the scars. It is also a very soothing formulation. It is tiny packaging though, and slightly expensive for the size.

• Acne be gone

  Great moisturiser, lightweight and great for under makeup. The laroche range has helped to clear my skin!

• Calming and clarifying

  I’ve been using this for over a month now and can confirm it has made a difference to my skin. I don’t have severe acne, but I have little bumps under my skin around my cheeks and chin. I was surprised with how small the product is, but a little bit goes a long way. I’m loving how calming it is on my sensitive skin, but also effective. My skin looks clear! I’ve been using it together with the De... Read More

BEST day cream

It's got the perfect balance of a daily moisturiser for oily-combo skin without drying it out. It's actually very lightweight, but not like a serum thats runny. Salicylic acid defs helps with the morning dose my skin needs [and i use the stronger BHA at night]

What is La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Plus good for?

Effaclar Duo Plus [+] Anti-Acne Moisturiser is a dual-action pimple cream that targets acne prone & congested skin. It exfoliates dead skin and excess sebum, reduces redness, spots and breakouts, stimulates cell renewal and targets skin imperfections.

Does Effaclar Duo actually work?

Works great! I have used this product for a little over a year now and my skin has improved a lot texture wise. I also get less breakouts on my forehead which was a problem area.

Can I use Effaclar Duo Plus everyday?

La roche posay Effaclar duo is a gentle moisturiser that is suitable for daily use both day and night [avoid eye contour area]. A common mistake that people with oily, blemish-skin types is that they choose to avoid wearing moisturiser to avoid 'clogging up the skin'.

What is the difference between La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo and Duo Plus?

The real difference with Effaclar Duo + is the addition of an important new ingredient. The revamped formula now includes the post-imperfection care ingredient Procerad, a patented ceramide that works to rebuild the skin's surface and reduce the appearance of scarring.