La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
- 2% salicylic acid with LHA and glycerin
- 6.8 fl oz foaming gel
- Oily and sensitive skin listed
- Unscented, soap free, oil free
- Allergy and dermatologist tested, non comedogenic
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A foaming medicated gel cleanser for oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin, with salicylic acid and no scent. It treats breakouts as well as cleans, so go slowly if skin is dry.
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ASIN: B00LO1DNXUCategory: Skin Care Gels
Overview
Not a plain face wash, this La Roche-Posay gel pairs two percent salicylic acid with LHA and glycerin to cleanse and fight breakouts. It foams, is unscented and soap free, and targets blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes.
A cleanser that treats while it washes is the reason to look at it, covering excess oil with sensitive-skin testing behind it. It is paraben free, oil free and non comedogenic. The listing gives no directions, and a medicated cleanser may be too much for dry skin.
Who it's for
Adults with oily skin and acne who want a salicylic acid cleanser with sensitive-skin testing behind it. Anyone with dry or very irritated skin should consider a milder wash.
Pros and cons
- Salicylic acid with LHA and glycerin
- Unscented and soap free
- Sensitive skin tested
- Oil free and non comedogenic
- Medicated formula can dry skin
- Directions not listed
- Not a gentle cleanser for dry skin
Performance notes
Salicylic acid works inside pores to clear buildup, LHA exfoliates the surface gently and glycerin offsets dryness, so the cleanser addresses blackheads and breakouts in one step. Contact time on the skin affects how much active reaches the pores.
Specifications
| Brand | La Roche-Posay |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 8 ounces |
| Item Dimensions | 2.95 x 1.9 x 1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type Free | Oil, Paraben, Soap |
| Material Features | Dermatologist Tested, Non Comedogenic, Sensitive Skin Tested |
| Included components | |
| Package Type Name | Bottle |
| Unit Count | 6.8 fluid ounces |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Oily, Sensitive |
| Active Ingredients | Salicylic Acid 2% |
| Special Ingredients | Salicylic acid, LHA, glycerin |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Additional Features | Allergy Tested, Dermatologist Tested, Non Comedogenic, Paraben Free, Sensitive Skin Tested, Soap Free |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes in the La Roche-Posay Effaclar box?
One bottle of the gel cleanser. No extra item is listed.
Does it contain salicylic acid?
Yes, two percent salicylic acid with LHA and glycerin.
Is it for sensitive skin?
Oily and sensitive skin are listed, and it is sensitive skin tested.
Is it scented?
No, it is unscented.