- VENDOR: La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser 400ml
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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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.