La Roche Posay® Effaclar Foaming Gel Reviews

I’ve been using this foaming gel every day for the past 8 or 9 days. My skin is combination skin, but not overly oily. I am also not prone to massive acne breakouts, but I do get blemishes/blackheads, which can be annoying when you’re 42! So I had been looking for something that takes care of minor breakouts. The first time I used this foaming gel, I felt a slight tingling sensation and I was a bit worried I was going to react to it, but it was fine. Since then, I’ve had no reoccurrence of that sensation, so it was obviously just my skin getting used to the product. I’ve also realised that I don’t need to use a lot of it, and the great thing about the tube is that you have to squeeze it quite hard to get much of the gel out, so that helps me not to use too much! That’s good in my case as I tend to be the ‘ultimate consumer’ (as my hubby calls me!) and I have a tendency to use too much of everything! So the gel being a bit of an effort to release from the tube is a complete plus in my case! Right, now for the actual results... Initially, I found this product a bit drying on my skin, but when used in combination with the effaclar duo gel-cream, I found my skin didn’t dry out anymore after using the foaming gel. So in my case, I definitely need to use the two products daily to get the best results, as the foaming gel on its own might have dried out my skin a bit too much. That is just my experience though, and somebody with oilier skin than mine might find the foaming gel on its own fine. In terms of breakouts and blemishes, my skin has been VERY clear since using this product! I’ve had no breakouts or blemishes at all! I’ve still been removing my make-up first with a make-up remover wipe, then using this gel in the shower. My skin feels completely cleansed and fresher afterwards, so overall this product gets the thumbs up from me, and I will continue using it as my skin has been very clear. The only reason I’m not giving it the full five kisses is that it possibly would suit somebody with oilier skin more, and I do feel I need to use the gel-cream afterwards to prevent my skin from drying out. But in regards to cleansing my skin and keeping it blemish-free, it is definitely achieving that! Without a doubt. I also like how this product is paraben-, colourant-, and alcohol-free. It feels quite luxurious, and I much prefer to use a foaming cleanser than a cream cleanser. It’s convenient to use it in the shower as part of your daily showering regime. A good, effective product, and I would definitely recommend this to others, particularly if your skin is prone to breakouts as it WILL clear up your skin. Thanks Beauty Crew for letting me try it out. Four kisses.

I truly had high expectations for this product - being that it is on the more pricier side and seeing some great reviews. Unfortunately in the first week this product did not work well with my skin at all, and despite me using it as instructed on the packaging - it did not do what it said it would. It had completely made my face break out (worst it has ever been) with large blind pimples in places where I have never really got them (on my cheeks and neck) and I am totally aware that purging may occur during the first week or so but my skin really had never looked that bad. This product states it is for sensitive skin which I found very surprising as I woke up in the morning and my skin had started to peel around my spots (not sure if supposed to?). After waiting another week, I started to see great results - I guess the breaking out was my skin 'cleansing' itself and getting rid of all the bad toxins? Happy to say that I will be continuing to use this product and would consider purchasing when I run out.

I usually shy away from foaming cleansers as I find that they can strip the skin, so I was sceptical of this one. I do however have very oily, sensitive skin, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen a product which targets those two concerns together. It is very gentle, virtually scent free, foams easily and doesn’t strip your skin out. I tried it both at the beginning and the end of the day and have ended up using it as a morning cleanser. It won’t remove makeup all that well, so you need a second cleanser to do that first, or use as a morning cleanser as I did. The packaging is your standard tube cleanser packaging, in a 200ml size. The cleanser is a clear gel. The instructions are to wet your hands and then foam the product before applying to your face which is a bit fiddly as then you are opening the tube with wet hands. You only need about a pea sized amount to do your face and neck so good value for money. I used this in conjunction with the effaclar moisturiser which helped with a breakout. I would carry on using for a morning cleanse, and it’s probably more the kind of thing I like to use in the summer months as the foaming gel is quite refreshing.

This gel cleanser left my skin feeling soft and fresh, very clean. I even tested it by using a soft white cotton pad on my skin afterwards, and no make up residue was left behind!

I'm slowly getting on to the soap-free train, so was impressed how clean my skin was without soap. I have oily skin and have been using the same cleanser for some time, but starting to feeling that my skin isn't getting thoroughly cleaned. Often when I use a toner afterwards, I find traces of make-up on the cotton pad and have been looking for a better product. Really enjoyed discovering they gel cleanser, leaves my skin feel fresh and clean!

It comes in a medium size squeeze bottle that stands upright in the shower. The bottle retains it's shape so it's easy to squeeze, and has a narrow opening. You can definitely control the amount of product, in fact, the opening might be a bit small as I had to give it a good squeeze to get a small amount of product. Good size bottle and very good value as it's a high quality product and does a great job at cleaning without drying out the skin.

I didn't notice that the gel foamed up like a foaming hand soap, but it does lather up with water. Not sure I find that 'foaming' but I liked that the gel didn't feel sticky!

It was definitely a nice cleanser to use after a long day and wanting to remove my make up and clean my skin!

The only downside is the smell... it's very medicinal and earthy. I appreciate it's not scented, but I got used it to after 2 days and loving how my skin looks using it.

Definitely recommend as a daily cleanser and great for oily skin. It's hard to find cleansers that don't leave your skin feeling dried out, and this gel leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean!

This gel cleanser comes in a generous size, so I feel like you are getting quite good value for money. I like the squeezy tube but found the opening too small which made it hard to get the product out.

The gel cleanser has a nice light texture, a slight fragrance (nothing too offensive) and I thought it foamed up well.

It left my skin feeling really clean but not too tight like some cleansers can. I really liked how my skin felt after using that, soft and smooth.

It did a really good job controlling my oily t-zone and I think it definitely helped reduce the number of breakouts I was getting.

Overall, I think it is quite a good cleanser and I am impressive with the oil control it gave me.

This product is a foaming facial cleanser for oily sensitive skin types. The package is a generous 200ml size which makes it cost effective and affordable to replace. The fragrance is fresh and green smelling, with a light foam that gently removes all traces of oil and ski debris. My complexion felt clean after rinsing foam off with water but not thirsty. My skin after using for 2weeks is clear of acne breakouts and and my pores appear clear. Definitely recommend for anyone who loves the clean feeling of using a foaming based cleanser. There are no parabens, Zinc Pidolate is the active ingredient which works to purify the skin and help remove excess oil.

Such a great foaming gel! Foams up easily and it is extremely good at removing oil from your face. It also smells nice and fresh!

Have used this for a week now and can see my pimples starting to clear up. Would definitely recommend for combination/oily skin. It may be too drying for people with dry skin though.

The bottle contains quite a lot of product so, in terms of price, I would say it is quite worth it.

I think that this cleanser was true to its claims. It removed almost all of my makeup apart from a little waterproof eyeliner. It didn't cause any irritation and it helped with any ance that may have been brewing as I didn't have any breakouts while using it. I think long term it could be a little drying as I am more combination skin than greasy but I think it would work for most people who sit in the combination to oily range.

My first impressions were that the products was very clinical and sterile looking. It looks like something you'd be prescribed by the doctor! My husband even ended up trying it, something he would never do if it were pink or 'feminine' looking. So I think that's a win for the branding!

The tube is fine to use, the gel is nice and thick so there's no overflow or spillage when you're dispensing it. A win for no wastage!

There's a faint scent to the product - I've smelt it before but I can't for the life of me place it!! Like the packaging its definitely not a scent I would say was feminine. Another win!

I didn't think the gel lathered enough to warrant being called 'foaming' but anyhoo... it was lovely to cleanse with. It rinsed easily in the shower and I felt I got enough of a cleanse using just my hands and no facecloth.

So far so good right? Alas, after using twice a day for a week my skin started to feel a little dry on the cheeks. To be fair I do have combo skin - the oily t-zone was not stripped at all. I dialed back to using once a day and my skin has been perfect.

My speckling of blackheads has cleared and I suffered no breakouts or irritation.

For me this is a really nice cleanser, and is priced at the lower end of La Roche Posay products, but for me its over priced slightly, as my usual cleanser is much cheaper and does a similar job.