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La Roche Posay Effaclar Dermatological 3 Step Acne Treatment System Salicylic Acid Acne Cleanser Pore Refining Toner and Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment for Sensitive Skin 2 Month Supply
Last Updated: November 14, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.0
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
390
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Review Analysis - 548 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Comfort
133acne, sensitive skin, chin, oily, itchy
+51%
-49%
" ... I never had skin issues before. ... I would get huge cysts under the skin. ... "
" ... I have very sensitive skin and this product has been amazing. ... "
" ... I love this trio for stubborn under the skin breakouts! ... "
" ... People may have different skin types, but I'm so surprised every day to see my skin getting lighter with acne. ... "
" ... Face, chest, back, you name it. ... It saved my skin. ... "
" ... My skin cleared up instantly. ... "
" ... I’ve tried everything and this changed my skin overnight. ... If you have sensitive skin (it will burn your face) so I give it a day or two rest and then start using it again. ... "
" ... But this works and it got rid of all my tiny bumps I had on my neck and cheeks! ... Now would I recommend this to anybody with sensitive skin . ... "
Reliability
78weeks, cleared, skin, 2 weeks, breakouts
+62%
-38%
" ... I bought this for my granddaughter and she’s thrilled with how well it’s working. ... "
" ... Amazing purchased about 3 times already long lasting cleared my skin in about 2 weeks love it ... "
" ... No lie, this cleared up his stubborn acne in less than a month, with no issues. ... "
" ... Worked when nothing else did. ... "
" ... I’ve been using it for months now. ... "
" ... I have used this product for almost a month and it has worked. ... "
" ... This product worked great, within only ten day my mild but persistent acne problem was almost completely gone. ... "
" ... The pictures are on day 1 and then 2 weeks later. ... "
Dry
58skin, face, drying, moisturizer, dried
+40%
-60%
" ... That is the only down side with this product but I can’t continue to use them because my face gets way too dry after each time I use the face wash. ... "
" ... I have dry skin as it is, but wanted to give this a try. ... "
" ... My face has now been red, itchy and extremely dry for a couple of days, and I have a few spots where my skin is chemically burned. ... "
" ... Also my skin is not sensitive, dry, it oily. ... "
" ... This product dries up acne almost immediately, but leaves your skin dry dry dry. ... "
" ... The product felt as if it was burning, therefore leaving my face red and dry. ... "
" ... It didn’t really do anything but dry my skin out. ... "
" ... It's completely dry. ... "
Marketplace
39product, return, tried to return, products, package
+36%
-64%
" ... And seller will not return ... "
" ... Also (my fault for not checking when I ordered although I don't see anything that makes it clear) they do not accept returns. ... "
" ... I'll be returning and getting a refund! ... "
" ... And it’s not returnable. ... "
" ... Also, I did not realize that this product could not be returned. ... "
" ... The products weren't sealed and leaked to the packaging. ... "
" ... I tried to return but this product isn’t eligible. ... "
" ... When I got the kit from Amazon, everything seemed normal until I opened the products. ... DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT FROM AMAZON!!! ... The products were tampered with. ... "
Price
34waste of money, waste your money, definitely worth, waste, worth
+56%
-44%
" ... I read the amazing reviews…loved the price point…and decided to give it a try. ... "
" ... YOU DO NOT HAVE TOO was trying to save $ by buying it on line but it is the same price in the store. ... "
" ... You cannot beat the price too! ... "
" ... Definitely worth the buy! ... "
" ... This is a great deal. ... "
" ... Have been to dermatologist and spent a lot of money on products that did not yield these results, at a fantastic price! ... "
" ... But pay attention. ... "
" ... So excited to find something that works nearly as well as Unblemish at a tiny fraction of the cost! ... "
Usage
29son, acne, forehead, year old, teenage
+83%
-17%
" ... The BEST sunscreen for our whole family! ... "
" ... I bought this for my 14yo daughter who has been getting acne on her forehead for about a year now. ... "
" ... La Roche was recommended to me by my professional Aesthetician. ... "
" ... This system improved, basically cleared, my 12 year old daughter's pubescent/hormonal acne almost immediately and is continuing to work. ... "
" ... I purchased this as an alternative to Proactiv for my 11yr old daughter who has been dealing with some problematic acne mostly on her forehead. ... "
" ... I've been dealing with adult acne for a while now. ... "
" ... I bought this for my teenage son who was getting zits on his forehead. ... "
" ... Just ordered my second set of it so I never run out. ... "
Body
28skin, acne, bottles, size, shower
+32%
-68%
" ... Made my acne worse, then made my skin peel. ... "
" ... The only thing I’ve noticed is maybe less redness and it’s made my skin peel. ... "
" ... But by far the worst thing i couldve ever applied to my skin… after about two days of using it my skin broke out in some sort of rash. ... "
" ... It blows that they don’t accept returns on this product, should of bought it from Ulta or even a drug store. ... "
" ... The problem is that it popped open in my bag and the whole container leaked out! ... It ruined my brand new toiletry bag too! ... "
" ... The spot treatment cream made the entire area red, irritated, and itchy. ... "
" ... I ended up breaking out really bad. ... "
" ... No matter how I tried to use this stuff it broke my face out. ... Tried it a second time but differently still broke my face out! ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
19product, would, wish, took, pictures
+63%
-37%
" ... I will order again. ... "
" ... Thank you so much, La Roche-Posay. ... "
" ... The first two photos is my before, the last two are my after. ... "
" ... Then I turned to Amazon. ... Looks even better than these photos. ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I usually don’t write reviews on Amazon but felt like I needed to! ... "
" ... I wish I would have taken before and after pictures, it worked almost immediately. ... "
Clarity
18face, days, skin is almost, almost completely clear, week
+94%
-6%
" ... A week in my skin is almost completely clear! ... "
" ... After just 2 days I noticed significant improvements and now after a week my skin is almost completely clear and looks better than it has in a while! ... "
" ... He’s been using it for about three days and he face is almost completely clear. ... "
" ... After using these three products for two days, my skin has literally never been more clear and stayed clear without me having to worry about a new pimple popping up every 5 seconds. ... "
" ... In 1 week my son has clear skin. ... "
" ... Day 6 her skin is almost clear. ... "
" ... I bought it three months ago and now my face is completely clear . ... "
" ... I have seen my face clear up ... "
Marketplace / Returns
16tried to return, returns, refund, returned, eligible
+6%
-94%
" ... They are unwilling to allow a return or refund. ... "
" ... Can’t get a refund either. ... "
" ... I'll be returning and getting a refund! ... "
" ... Also (my fault for not checking when I ordered although I don't see anything that makes it clear) they do not accept returns. ... "
" ... tried to return and it’s been less than 30 days and i am unable to return :( ... "
" ... I tried to return the product to the company and they don’t allow returns. ... "
" ... Also, I did not realize that this product could not be returned. ... "
" ... I was going to return it because it obviously doesn’t agree with my skin but they don’t take returns :’( Just be aware if you have even mildly sensitive skin this might not be for you. ... "
Wash
12face, wash my face, acne treatment, acne, skin
+58%
-42%
" ... The face wash was amazing, super happy with that my face looked clearer. ... "
" ... I have already purchased the big bottle of the face wash! ... "
" ... After 1 month using correctly washing her face 2 or 3X daily it clean up all her face. ... "
" ... This face wash has cleared up my skin to perfection and has allowed me to get off of prescription acne medication. ... I am more than great full for what this face wash has done for my skin. ... "
" ... I thought you had to pay a lot of money for good face wash. ... Then you will have the face wash, clarifying solution, moisturizer and spot acne treatment all together. ... "
" ... (Something i wasn't expecting) I wash my face once before bed with the treatment. ... "
" ... I love this product because all aging creams and wash have oils in them or moisturizing. ... "
Design
12face, cleanser, acne, treatment, spot treatment
+67%
-33%
" ... I do love the toner this came with and hope they sell it separate as that works great and I still use that with my current product. ... "
" ... Makes it look great! ... "
" ... And for once…no excess T zone oiliness but a much more balanced look! ... "
" ... Now I use the gel cleanser and toner daily and the little tube just for spots. ... "
" ... I actually get comments on how good my skin looks now. ... "
" ... If you want a dark pink sausage looking appearance then buy this. ... "
" ... ITS AMAZING FEELS AWESOME ON UR FACE DEFINITELY WORKS IF YOU HAVE ACNE ... "
" ... Great foaming cleanser and gentle toner. ... "
Cleaning
12face, acne, oily, toner, stains
+75%
-25%
" ... Keep your face clean. ... "
" ... I have always had acne prone, oily and textured skin my whole 28 years of life. ... "
" ... -Skin felt cleaner. ... "
" ... After 1 month using correctly washing her face 2 or 3X daily it clean up all her face. ... "
" ... I’ve struggled with hormonal acne since the start of covid, I used so many different cleaners, toners, etc. ... "
" ... I have a lot of dark spots and this product has helped with the acne and getting rid of some of those dark spots. ... "
" ... Of course I am taking supplements on top of this to help clean from inside out that help but this is holy grail inside a bottle and love how quickly it works. ... "
" ... Great face cleaner. ... "
Size
9bumps, small, size, moisturizer, first
+22%
-78%
" ... The cap doesn't fasten down well at all. ... "
" ... At first when I followed the directions it broke me out in places I normally don't. ... "
" ... My cystic bumps were disappearing and no new bumps were popping up to take their place. ... "
" ... This is a first for me, this product made my face inflame, tight, bumpy itchy and irritated. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
9wish, took, pictures, picture, see
+78%
-22%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Looks even better than these photos. ... "
" ... The first two photos is my before, the last two are my after. ... "
" ... I wish I would have taken before and after pictures, it worked almost immediately. ... "
" ... I would've some pictures but I didn't know it was going to work this well. ... "
" ... I honestly didn’t think it would work that well so I didn’t take any before pics. ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
Print
7cleanser, treatment, spot treatment, burned, acne
+43%
-57%
" ... Even when using the toner sparingly, it ran out after 1 month of use (twice a day). ... "
" ... The paper under the cap of the toner has been opened and there was a weird discolored chemical residue all over it. ... It didn’t smell like the la roche posay toner at all. ... "
" ... #2 toner was leaky. ... "
Performance
7worked, slow, results, works, time
+100%
" ... The speed that I saw benefits where impressive. ... "
" ... I know we all want fast results so just trust and use as instructed. ... "
" ... im literally amazed at how fast and effective this worked. ... "
" ... I can’t believe how fast this worked! ... "
" ... It came fast. ... "
" ... I am delighted with fast results. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
6product, opened, sealed, seal, package
-100%
" ... The seal was opened when I got it. ... "
" ... The products were tampered with. ... "
" ... The products weren't sealed and leaked to the packaging. ... "
" ... Just opened new products and something is wrong with it and NOW WHEN TRYING TO SEND BACK DEFECTIVE PRODUCT… . ... "
" ... The product arrived 6/25 and expired last month with a broken seal. ... "
Programs
5face, takes, skin, cleanser, acne
+40%
-60%
" ... I have tried literally every face wash from high end to drug store and nothing compares to this! ... "
" ... just get a bp face wash instead. ... "
" ... It was making my face itch and turn red to the point where i had to wash it off and apply my cetaphil cleanser. ... "
Picture
5picture, first, day, 2 weeks, using
+100%
" ... Pictures are when I started versus 3 months in. ... "
" ... The first two photos is my before, the last two are my after. ... "
" ... I used these products 10 minutes before I took this picture immediately after I felt burning and stinging. ... "
" ... The 1st picture is about 2 weeks after trying the product and the 2nd picture is about 4 weeks. ... "
" ... The pictures are on day 1 and then 2 weeks later. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4package, arrived, received this product, product, directed
+50%
-50%
" ... Package didn't come with #3 tube. ... "
" ... The product arrived 6/25 and expired last month with a broken seal. ... "
Camera
4night, use, would, work, two
+100%
" ... Pictures are when I started versus 3 months in. ... "
" ... I use this in the morning and adapalene at night. ... "
" ... The first two photos is my before, the last two are my after. ... "
" ... I would've some pictures but I didn't know it was going to work this well. ... "
Battery
3face
+67%
-33%
" ... Started last night. ... "
" ... It’s amazing and clears your face up in 24-36 hours. ... "
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