La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin
- Zinc pidolate with thermal spring water
- Foaming gel face wash for oily skin
- Alcohol free, oil free and soap free
- Non-comedogenic, sensitive skin tested
- Acne prevention, oil and shine control
- Fresh scent, dermatologist tested
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A foaming gel face wash with zinc pidolate for oily skin, alcohol free, oil free and soap free, and tested on sensitive skin. The use list mixes face and body, so the label is the guide for where to use it.
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ASIN: B003JSEGNCCategory: Skin Cleansing Washes
Overview
Zinc pidolate and thermal spring water are the working ingredients in this foaming gel, which cleanses the face and targets excess oil and shine.
Oily skin gets a foaming gel that removes oil without over drying, with acne prevention and pore treatment among the listed benefits. The limit is clarity on use, since the listing lists body among face uses and the scent is fresh.
Who it's for
A morning and night wash for shiny skin suits this bottle, including skin that has been tested for sensitivity. Shoppers with dry skin, or wanting a fragrance-free wash, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Zinc pidolate for oil control
- Thermal spring water
- Alcohol, oil and soap free
- Sensitive skin tested
- Fresh scent, not fragrance-free
- Aimed at oily skin
- Body use mentioned, but unclear
Performance notes
The foaming gel lifts surface oil, and zinc pidolate is the named ingredient aimed at oil and shine. The soap-free, alcohol-free base is described as avoiding the tight feel of harsher washes, while thermal spring water is the other named ingredient. Frequency is not stated.
Where it stands among skin cleansing washes
- #7 most-searched brand and model of the 230 skin cleansing washes lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 22 skin cleansing washes we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | La Roche-Posay |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 2.36 x 2.36 x 8.07 inches |
| Item weight | 0.46 kg |
| Net Content Weight | 13.5 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Net Content Volume | 400 ml |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type Free | Alcohol Free, Oil Free, Soap Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 13.52 fluid ounces |
| Other details | |
| Special Ingredients | La Roche-Posay thermal spring water, zinc pidolate |
| Target Use Body Part | Face, skin |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Scent Name | Fresh |
| Product Benefits | Acne prevention, oil control, pore treatment, shine control |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Skin Type | All, normal, oily, sensitive |
| Additional Features | Dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic, sensitive skin tested, soap free, alcohol free, allergy tested, paraben free |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acne, Body, Cleansing, Face |
| Skin Cleaning Agent Use | Facial Cleanser |
Frequently asked questions
How much La Roche-Posay Effaclar cleanser is in the bottle?
The listing gives 13.52 fluid ounces, listed as 400 ml and 13.5 ounces.
Can La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel be used on the body?
The recommended uses include body, cleansing, face and acne, but the title and highlights describe a face wash.
Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel fragrance-free?
No. The scent is listed as fresh.