La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment 3-Step System with Medicated Gel Cleanser

Finally, something that works!

Was super hesitant to spend $30 on a trio product and very happy I did. Been struggling with my adult acne type skin since I had my daughter at 30. This picture is just 2 weeks after using the product. I feel so much better about myself. I was red for the first 2 weeks but now after really using this day after day and not skipping washes, it works amazing. My skin is even soft and I went from wearing concealer and powder to never really wearing cover up at all! I’m a normal person, who never writes reviews but I just had to, bc it has worked wonders for me and my confidence. — Colleen Newhouse reviewed

Works very well, doesn’t dry skin out too much

I don’t write reviews very often (although I should because I rely on them so heavily when I’m making a purchase), but I felt compelled to review this skin care. For reference, I am a 40-year old woman who never had skin problems. I never dealt with acne as a teenager, so my skin care has never had to have anti-acne ingredients. As soon as I turned 40, something changed and I started getting daily breakouts on my forehead and chin. My standard face wash was doing nothing to help the problem. After extensive research, I decided to give this line a try before running to my dermatologist. It cleared up my skin within 2 days, and I have not had a single breakout since. I am a born skeptic, so I was wholly surprised at what an obvious change this made for me.

Some reviews talk about skin drying out. I use a non-comedogenic moisturizer (CeraVe) after applying the face wash and toner, and my skin does not feel dry at all. I can see if you weren’t using a moisturizer that your skin may dry out, but I think that’s the case with any face wash, especially those with salicylic acid. The spot treatment WILL stain your sheets, even if you wait hours before going to bed. It’s benzoyl peroxide, so you can’t expect that La Roche-Posay has somehow come up with a benzoyl peroxide formula that will not stain sheets. I remedy that by using a white pillowcase, and I have only had to use the spot treatment for a few days because my skin cleared up so fast, so most nights it doesn’t matter anyway!

All in all, I’m very pleased with the product and it has made a huge difference for me. — Colleen Newhouse reviewed

It really works

I’ve had cystic acne as a side effect of my PCOS and this seriously works! I only use the toner and spot treatment after the morning wash because it does dry out my skin, but after the spot treatment settles I put Jojoba oil on my face and it has helped the drying tremendously. Another thing to consider is to drink a gallon of water a day. Seriously, I know it seems like a lot, but it really isn’t and it makes your skin just GLOW and helps to stay clear. This system and the water intake are the only things that, when used together, work for my cystic acne. I very rarely ever get a pimple, and if I do, it’s gone the next day. I recommend this 100% — Tuohy reviewed

Effective acne treatment

I love this set! I have been suffering with acne since June, and was self-prescribing with different products that didn’t do much for my skin. It caused more redness, irritated bumps, and dry skin. However, this set helped clear my skin so easily. I should have tried this from the beginning. Anyways, the only mistake I did was: using every product of the set at the same time. That can really irritate your skin. I use the Cleanser in the nighttime. I used the toner once every other day in the morning, but now I am going to use it once a week. I spot-treated with the Benzoyl peroxide ointment in the nighttime. I have also used a vitamin c product, that has also helped me get rid of the redness and dull skin. The combined effect of these products helped clear my skin, and I am so happy. — Stephanie Brown reviewed

Pore minimizing

I have really large pores ????read an article about best pore minimizes and this product was highly recommended. I’ve used it for almost a month and have seen a huge improvement . I still have some noticeable pores but not nearly as many nor the size they were previously. Now I just need a great moisturizer to go with it !! — Ilma Shaharin reviewed

Game changer!

Before I tried this system, I had NEVER used any skincare “system.” I never trusted them or believed they could work. My second severe cystic breakout started in Nov. 2019. I’ve been on various medications from dermatologists since my first severe breakout in 2018, pretty much everything oral and topical out there except spironolactone or accutane. I’ve been feeling desperate, with 2-3 new painful deep cysts each day that stick around a few weeks and significant scarring. I decided to give this a shot, started it January 20th. Literally, I noticed it helping within 48 hours. I know this isn’t a cure, but wow- this really keeps my breakouts much more under control and manageable. My hyperpigmentation is lightening much more quickly than before. I’m obsessed and already bought my next box so I won’t run out. Pairing with a LaRoche Posay toleriane moisturizer. Sure, it can be drying but just be moderate as you’re adjusting, esp. with the benzoyl peroxide- it really works for me. I’m hooked! — Dsparling reviewed

Buy this first don’t waste your time on others.

Have you ever read the description of an item and it sounds like all the others but you haven’t tried THIS EXACT ONE YET so you try this one out of desperation like all the other 100s of brands you’ve tried before expecting no results? Please read this review before going through that struggle, THIS IS THE BEST FACE WASH OUT THERE. Since mandated mask use i who have never struggled with acne before started breaking out with these HUGE PAIFUL cyst like pimples and I kid you not within ONE USE the pain went away, no noticeable differences but no pain so I said WELL IF NOTHING ELSE COMES OF THIS ATLEAST I FINALLY FOUND SOMETHING TO MANAGE THE PAIN. I woke up to find atleast HALF of these cyst like pimples cleared up. Upon second use I noticed my pores are actually smaller and less visable. I’ve been using this for 3 days and my face is almost completely gone of my painful acne. Please buy this for you or a loved one you know is struggling with acne. I will be purchasing all the other products from this brand as well and will let you know if I enjoy those as well. — hollon reviewed

Life Changing!

I gave this 5 stars in all areas only because it deserves it! The packaging is plain not fancy but who needs fancy when you have a clear face! The scent is okay but again my face is clear! I have been suffering from hormonal cystic acne for 3 years now and nothing has worked! I’ve spent money on everything from a dermatologist, herbal pills to the most expensive topical meds. Nothing has worked like this! I saw results within 4 days and now I’m on my 12th day and my face is clear! I just got off of my period and my face is clear! Yes I’ve had a few breakouts since using it but they clear up just as fast as they appear. The face wash and the toner are half gone so I would say this is a 30 day supply. I was using a little to much at first but then realized I could use less. If you are in your 40s and have hormonal acne please try this! It’s Life Changing 😉 — Kimberly reviewed

MIRACLE PRODUCT

You guys… seriously, this is the only stuff that’s worked for my skin. I have very sensitive combination skin that flares up with hormonal acne. I had those tiny raised dots under the skin that would never go away no matter what I did, and the occasional cystic acne or gigantic zit. I spent so much money on Kiehls products and other high end skin products… with no results. Finally, after trying this, my skin has n e v e r been better. I’ve never been more confident and happy with my skin. I’ve recommended this to all my girlfriends and they too have had great results. BUY THIS. You will not be disappointed. — brandy burris reviewed

Just buy this!

I’m actually kind of annoyed with how well this works. I’ve been struggling with closed comedones, blackheads, and PIH since February after having never had acne in my life. I’ve been using drug store cleansers and whatnot because I thought these expensive products were just a gimmick. I finally bit the bullet and bought this set because my face was seriously killing my self esteem and I wanted to try anything. I’ve been using it for three days and there’s already such a huge improvement in my acne. It’s dried out whiteheads, shrank closed comedones, blackheads are improving, and the sebaceous filaments on my nose are barely there. Now, it is an acid plus an acid plus benzoyl peroxide so it will dry your skin out, so be sure to use moisturizer and always always always wear sunscreen, the BHA makes your skin way more photosensitive and any sun damage will increase the pigment in any scars or PIH you have. I’m so glad I bought this even though it was more expensive. It’s definitely worth it. — Alexandra Hoover reviewed