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How it works.
90% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 27 in skincare
Sample
47 redditors with explicit opinion · 9 positive · 1 negative · 0 neutral
Score0.900 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 60–98% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/SkincareAddiction, r/acne, r/SkincareAddicts, r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddictionUK + 1 more
La Roche-Posay · skincare
Recommended
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%
r/SkincareAddictionr/acner/SkincareAddictsr/tretinoinr/SkincareAddictionUKr/AsianBeauty
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
OTC adapalene 0.1% — Reddit's most-recommended retinoid for sensitive skin and acne. Same active as prescription Differin Gel, premium brand pricing. Expect 4-8 week initial purge.
What redditors love
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Keeps acne away brilliantly on very oily skin
“I have very oily skin that's highly acne prone. I currently use La Roche Posay Effaclar Foaming Cleanser, which I do love and it keeps my acne away brilliantly.”
u/galacticpebble33 · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Works with tretinoin for acne treatment routine
“ght before Tret and it's working wonders Here is my routine Morning routine La roche-Posay effaclar acne wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide Let it sit for 1 minute”
u/Igoby_Carmen · r/tretinoin →
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1-minute contact time with 4% benzoyl peroxide formula
“La roche-Posay effaclar acne wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide Let it sit for 1 minute”
u/Igoby_Carmen · r/tretinoin →
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Pairs well with sulfur and 10% benzoyl peroxide treatments
“LRP effaclar cleanser- sulfur product + 10% benzol peroxide will Zapp them away.”
u/elephantintheRO0m · r/acne →
What they don’t
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Feels drying if skin becomes less oily over time
“I'm drier than before, hence my usual cleanser (LRP Effaclar cleanser for oily skin) has started feeling a lot more drying; not irritating per se, bu”
u/Ok-Foot1919 · r/tretinoin →
Direct quotes
What 24 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/AlbusPlumbledor
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r/SkincareAddiction
on what skin needs, Ordinary Mandelic acid (gentle), Bioscansse Lactic acid serum (extremally gentle) La Roche Posay Effaclar glycolic & salicylic acid (strong but effective)) La Roche Posay cicaplast baume b5 repair balm, (And/or Elemis pro collagen night cream if feeling indulg
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u/TaxApprehensive5402
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r/acne
Do u believe that La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Cream was the game changer? Could u sent an photo of the one are u using pls
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u/Capital_Stuff_3985
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r/acne
makeup remover + single use cotton pads Cleanse twice w/ the ordinary squalane cleanser Slather face in la roche posay effaclar duo cream (THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL! It did like all of the heavy lifting here + lightened my scars so beautifully and quickly) I do this when I get home
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u/anon
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
I have very oily skin that's highly acne prone. I currently use La Roche Posay Effaclar Foaming Cleanser, which I do love and it keeps my acne away brilliantly.
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u/anon
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r/tretinoin
La roche-Posay effaclar acne wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide Let it sit for 1 minute Clyndamcin lotion
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u/anon
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r/tretinoin
I'm drier than before, hence my usual cleanser (LRP Effaclar cleanser for oily skin) has started feeling a lot more drying; not irritating per se
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"because i can’t stand the feeling. My skincare routine is basically cleaning my face with micelar water, effaclar by la roche posay and biretix every other day at night, and la roche posay mela b3 every morning. I wea…"
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"shower) * every other day or so, i will do the first cleanser and then follow up with a second cleanse w la roche-posay effaclar deep cleansing foaming cream (also applied in the shower) * cosrx the 6 peptide skin boo…"
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"& la Roche posay purifying cleanser Toner: byoma milky toner Actives: naturium azelaic acid emulsion & la Roche posay adapalene Moisturizer: Vanicream daily moisturizer"
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"& la Roche posay purifying cleanser Toner: byoma milky toner Actives: naturium azelaic acid emulsion & la Roche posay adapalene Moisturizer: Vanicream daily moisturizer"
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"deep hormonal ones are brutal but popping usually just leads to dark marks and longer healing. Try using La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo to calm it down, then a Hero Mighty Patch / COSRX patch once it’s closer to the surf…"
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"Roche Posay Anthelios 30SPF Invisible Fluid PM: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum or La Roche Posay Effaclar Anti-Imperfections Serum CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion - PM I also have been drin…"
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"Do u believe that La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Cream was the game changer? Could u sent an photo of the one are u using pls"
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"makeup remover + single use cotton pads Cleanse twice w/ the ordinary squalane cleanser Slather face in la roche posay effaclar duo cream (THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL! It did like all of the heavy lifting here + lightened …"
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"most of the work was done by la roche posay’s effaclar duo :) i apply it twice a day (once after i cleanse my face - whenever that may be) (the ordinary squalane cleanser/makeup remover) and then again right before i …"
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"cleanser, and I use the vanicream cream at night, and face moisturizer during day. I recently switched to LRP effaclar cleanser and my skin got even more clear almost right away then started breaking out like crazy ov…"
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"of have to get through the purge if you want it cleared up effectively. I like the Cerave SA cleanser or La Roche Posay Effaclar."
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"would break me out. Though I don’t have oily skin, mine is more dry/flaky. I have heard great things about LRP Effaclar Mat though! That’s created for oily skin."
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"on what skin needs, Ordinary Mandelic acid (gentle), Bioscansse Lactic acid serum (extremally gentle) La Roche Posay Effaclar glycolic & salicylic acid (strong but effective)) La Roche Posay cicaplast baume b5 repair …"
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"I’ve had similar type of skin. Have your tired any of the La Roche-Posay effaclar range?"
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"Is that adapalene? I tried the La Roche Posay one and it made it worse!"
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"yeah other people also recommended me a hydrating cream from LRP called Effaclar H ISO BIOME might give that a try"
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