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Product #: 609419
UPC: 883140500759
about the product
EFFACLAR DUO - Dual action acne treatment with:
. Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide [5.5%] - acne medication micronized to reduce irritation and to increase penetration
. Micro-exfoliating LHA [0.4%] - - 6X more effective in keratolytic action than Salicylic Acid alone; Precise cell by cell exfoliation
Fast-absorbing, elegant texture. Non-drying, non-comedogenic, oil-free, fragrance and paraben free. Dermatologist tested on all skin types, even sensitive skin. Tested on multi-ethnic skin.
1.35 fl oz
who it's for
Ideal for those with acne breakouts and blackheads who want a skin-clearing treatment.
key ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide kills acne bacteria. LHA helps unclog pores by eliminating dead cells, responsible for their obstruction.
how to use it
Apply morning and evening on thoroughly cleansed face and neck.
If I could give a "zero" star I would. I have sensitive, eczema/acne prone skin. I used for acne that would not go away with differens gel or salicylic acid (Salitop cream) I used a sparse amount and my skin was raw and red the next day. The acne was gone but what was left resembled raw hamburger. I had to go out and purchase La Mer to treat the chemical burn. So all in all I had to spend over $200.00 to get back normal looking skin. I have used La Roche de Posay before...never had a reaction like this. STAY AWAY if you have sensitive skin!!! Trust me, I missed out on holiday celebrations because of this product!
I am a 57 year old women who has had bad skin on and off for years. With menopause came some very sensitive, thin skin and lots of whiteheads, zits and wrinkles. Last year I tried prescription retin A which only made things worse and my face was beat red. After a severe breakout last month I read some reviews on a blog about this product and tried it. My skin is clear and getting better everyday! I used this product alone for the first week, then started mixing it with Aveeno clear complexion moisturizer. (another hot tip from the blog) I now use it only once a day, mixed, in the morning, then the Aveeno at night. Using benzoyl at night is a problem for me, if it somehow gets in my eye area, from the pillow case I assume, my eyes get very puffy. I also started taking some zinc supplements and notice that my skin heals faster from any kind of trauma. Hope this helps someone out there, it's been a long struggle for me, but I'm really happy with this routine. : )
I really love this product, if I am getting a bump, I put it on and by the am, it is gone!
I live in Colorado, where it is dry as a bone, & it doesn't dry out my face like other zit creams do.
This stuff is the best!! I have VERY sensitive skin so i knew to take precautions when I first started this.
I applied my regular lotion(to combat the dryness) and a small amount of Effaclar Duo to get my skin use to it(and applied it before bed to help the skins renewal process). I had minor breakouts in the beginning, as one typically does when you start a new product, but I didn't let that stop the applications.(I have been dealing with Acne for 20 yrs).
Fast forward to 8mos later and my skin is 99% clear. I still apply my lotion first but now I use Effaclar all over my face day/night. I believe I've avoided the awful redness and drying effects because I started off slowly and use lotion as well(a tip my dermo gave me years ago when I tried retin-A).
If you have tried everything else, try this, start slowly, use moisturizer and give it time!!! :-)
If I could give a "zero" star I would. I have sensitive, eczema/acne prone skin. I used for acne that would not go away with differens gel or salicylic acid (Salitop cream) I used a sparse amount and my skin was raw and red the next day. The acne was gone but what was left resembled raw hamburger. I had to go out and purchase La Mer to treat the chemical burn. So all in all I had to spend over $200.00 to get back normal looking skin. I have used La Roche de Posay before...never had a reaction like this. STAY AWAY if you have sensitive skin!!! Trust me, I missed out on holiday celebrations because of this product!
My esthetician recommended this product for my acne. I used it immediately after getting a microdermabrasion and it was awesome. The effectiveness has slowed down a bit but I'm sure it will pick up after I get my next facial. Products always work really good after a skin care procedure. I think it's a bit pricey but I haven't found another benzoyl peroxide topical treatment that doesn't dry out like this one. I would recommend.
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