LA ROCHE-POSAY La Roche Posay Effaclar Serum 30 Ml

Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum is a gentle daily peeling serum that targets adult acne-prone skin and early signs of aging. This serum contains a complementary tri-acid complex of salicylic acid, LHA and glyolic acid to gently exfoliate the skin. This synergy of dermatological actives works to visibly reduce pores and marks left by acne, refine skin texture and reduce fine lines. Also formulated with niacinamide (vitamin B3) and La Roche-Posay Thermal Water for optimal tolerance. Tested on acne-prone skin. Non-comedogenic.

La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum is the first-ever retexturising anti-acne serum that’s formulated with Tri-Acid Complex. It strikes the perfect balance between exfoliating and soothing the skin as it unclogs pores and corrects persistent imperfections with continued use.

In a clinical study conducted by La Roche-Posay, 83% of reviewers saw smoother skin texture by the first morning and after 28 days, they saw a 45% reduction in acne and a 49% reduction in marks – stats we were incredibly impressed by. That’s most probably due to the efficacious blend of active ingredients in the Tri-Acid Complex.

Curious to know what’s in the concoction? Have a look at the three hero ingredients:

• Glycolic acid (3.5%): Naturally synthesised by several sugar crops, glycolic acid is a gentle exfoliating acid that activates skin renewal for improved radiance and visible clarity. It’s effective at reducing acne marks too.
• Salicylic acid (1.5%): Found in fruits and naturally synthesised by some plants, salicylic acid penetrates deeper into the skin to unclog pores and regulate excess sebum production.
• Lipohydroxy acid (LHA) (0.45%): This ingredient is a salicylic acid derivative that gently exfoliates the skin’s surface and helps to eliminate dead skin cells.

To soothe your skin and strengthen its barrier, the serum is also infused with niacinamide (also known as vitamin B3) to reduce the appearance of pores and brighten dark spots. Of course, the formula also contains La Roche-Posay’s thermal water to calm redness and irritation, reducing overall discomfort.

Apply the serum on your face every morning and evening after your toner and before moisturiser. Don’t forget to slather on sunscreen during the day!

TEXTURE: The fresh, rich and fast-absorbing water-gel texture leaves skin soft and hydrated to the touch.

All acne is not created equal. This makes perfect sense, seeing as how there are so many factors such as hygiene, hormones, and genetics that can both lead to and exacerbate your breakouts. Apart from being difficult to treat, these zits that crop up can often take a huge swing at our self-esteem and confidence too.

From pustules, papules, and cysts, there are various different types of acne that can pop up, but there’s one kind that’s particularly stubborn, persistent, and common: comedonal acne.

Comedonal acne occurs when cells lining the ducts of the sebaceous gland (or oil gland) overgrow and lead to increased oil production. This can block the opening to the surface of the skin, resulting in bumpy comedonal acne. It can pop up in areas of the skin with the greatest number of sebaceous follicles, which is most commonly found in the T-zone, like your forehead and chin.

To deal with comedonal acne and stubborn facial bumps the gentle way, the brand created the new La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum, which is safe to use even on sensitive skin. To find out just how effective the serum is, Daily Vanity has invited 20 readers to give us their honest opinions about the product. Spoiler alert: the average verdict for the serum was a 4.35-star rating out of 5!

Before we dive into the reviews, let’s learn a little more about the Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum. 

How to apply Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum:
STEP 1: Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser for oily to acne-prone skin, like our Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel or the Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra Oily Skin.
STEP 2: In the evening, gently massage 2–3 drops of Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum into skin, while avoiding the eye contour area. We recommend using it every 2 days on the first week, and daily on following weeks.
STEP 3: Apply your favourite moisturizer as needed.

While using the Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum, be sure to apply sun protection (at least SPF 15) in the daytime. This product contains a tri-acid complex of Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid and LHA that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. In conjonction to using a sunscreen, we recommend wearing protective clothing, and limiting sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.