- VENDOR: La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser 400ml
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About this product
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel is a daily foaming face wash developed for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin.
The water-based gel lathers into a light foam that removes dirt, excess sebum and daily impurities while respecting the skin’s natural pH balance. It leaves the complexion feeling clean, refreshed and prepared for the next steps in your skincare routine.
The formula combines Zinc PCA, citric acid, La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and the microbiome-inspired active Phylobioma. With continued use, it helps reduce the visible appearance of blemishes, blackheads and enlarged-looking pores.
Although it is suitable for sensitive, blemish-prone skin, the formula contains added fragrance. It can also be used to cleanse oily or blemish-prone areas of the body.
Why you’ll love it
- Removes dirt, excess oil and daily impurities
- Leaves oily skin feeling clean and refreshed
- Helps reduce the visible appearance of blemishes and blackheads
- Helps make enlarged-looking pores appear less noticeable
- Respects the skin’s natural pH balance
- Can be used on the face and blemish-prone areas of the body
This is a cleanser recommended as a daily purifying wash for oily, sensitive and blemish-prone skin.
Best for
Ideal if you want:
- A daily cleanser for oily or combination skin
- A foaming wash for blemish-prone skin
- Help removing excess sebum and controlling visible shine
- A cleanser for blackheads and congested-looking pores
- A water-based cleanser for morning and evening use
- A larger 400ml pump bottle for regular use
- A cleanser that can also be used on the chest or back
Consider another option if: your skin is dry, very dehydrated or regularly feels tight after using foaming cleansers. A fragrance-free cleanser may also be preferable if your skin is highly reactive to fragrance.
Key ingredients
Phylobioma
A microbiome-inspired active used by La Roche-Posay to help target the visible appearance of imperfections and excess sebum.
Zinc PCA
Helps purify the skin and manage excess oil, making it particularly relevant for oily and blemish-prone routines.
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water
Included to help leave the skin feeling fresh and soothed after cleansing.
Citric acid
Helps support the formula’s pH and contributes to a refreshed, smoother-looking complexion.
Melas approved because…
It provides a straightforward daily cleansing step designed specifically for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin.
The foaming gel removes excess sebum and daily buildup without using salicylic acid or leave-on exfoliating acids.
Zinc PCA, citric acid and the Phylobioma active make it a useful option for routines focused on shine, congestion and recurring blemishes.
The generous 400ml pump bottle is also practical for consistent face cleansing and for use on blemish-prone areas of the chest or back.
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Shipping & Delivery
Melas offers free Standard Tracked Delivery on all UK orders over £55. We also offer free Next Working Day Delivery when you spend £150 or more.
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- Standard Tracked Delivery: £3.99 or FREE over £55
- Next Working Day Delivery: £5.5 or FREE over £150
- Standard orders are dispatched within 24–48 working hours
- Tracking details will be emailed once your order has been dispatched
Next Working Day Delivery excludes weekends and bank holidays.
I’ve tried a few foaming cleansers that leave my face feeling so tight afterwards that I immediately regret using them, but this one has been completely different. The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Cleanser gives me that properly clean feeling without making my skin feel dry or uncomfortable.
It foams up nicely, rinses off easily and works especially well when my skin feels a little oily or congested. I also like that I only need a small amount each time, so the bottle lasts longer than I expected.
After using it consistently, my skin just feels fresher and more balanced. It has become one of those simple products I don’t really think about anymore because it just does its job well. Definitely one I’d repurchase.
great product
The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel has become one of those products I reach for without even thinking about it. It gives my skin a really fresh, clean feeling, especially on days when I’ve been wearing SPF or my skin feels a bit oily, but it doesn’t leave my face feeling harsh or overly stripped.
The gel lathers nicely and a little goes a long way, so the 400ml bottle is actually really good value. I also like how easily it rinses off without leaving any residue behind.
Since using it regularly, my skin feels cleaner and more balanced, and my routine just feels incomplete without it. If you like a proper foaming cleanse but don’t want something that feels too aggressive, this is a really solid option.