La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser, 200ml

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser is a 200ml face wash presented for oily and blemish-prone skin. The listing describes cleansing excess sebum and shine, with Zinc PCA among the stated ingredients. Customer feedback reports positive experiences with effectiveness and gentleness, though the listing’s skin-type, texture and fragrance details are not fully consistent.

At a glance

The listing describes it as a foaming, purifying facial cleanser for oily and blemish-prone skin.
Zinc PCA is named as an active ingredient, and the listing claims oil-control and reduced visible blackheads.
The directions say to lather with warm water, massage gently over the face while avoiding the eyes, then rinse and pat dry.

Price

£10.95Save 34%

Reference price: ~~£16.50~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A 200ml cleanser format with a clear face-washing routine.
Customer feedback describes it as gentle and effective for some people with oily or acne-prone skin.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	La Roche-Posay
Model	La Roche-Posay, La Roche Posay Effaclar Gel Moussant 200Ml, Waschmittel Gel Für Gesicht, Mehrfarbig, U, Weiblich

Format and use
Net content	200 Millilitres
Item form	Cream
Target area	Face
Skin type listed	Sensitive
Age range	Adult
Active ingredient listed	Zinc salt
Scent listed	Fresh
Directions	Lather in hands with warm water, massage onto face avoiding eyes, rinse thoroughly, and pat skin dry.

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	10.4 x 3.5 x 3.7 centimetres
Weight listed	0.5 Pounds

Origin and quantity
Country of origin	France
Package quantity	1

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent or unconfirmed: the title says foaming gel and targets oily skin, while item details call the form cream and skin type sensitive. The listed scent is Fresh, but customer feedback calls the formula fragrance-free. The active ingredient appears as Zinc salt in one field and Zinc PCA elsewhere. Confirm the exact formulation and variant before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People seeking a daily facial cleanser marketed for oily or blemish-prone skin.
Buyers who prefer a rinse-off cleanser and can follow directions to avoid the eye area.

Less suited to

Anyone seeking a confirmed fragrance-free product, since the listing calls its scent Fresh while customer feedback describes it as fragrance-free.
Buyers who need the exact texture or skin-type variant to be certain before ordering, given inconsistent listing details.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser, 200ml · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 987 ratings

5 stars84%84%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights perceived effectiveness, especially for oily or acne-prone skin, and describes the cleanser as gentle, with reports of little irritation or dryness. Some customers also appreciate its value and describe it as fragrance-free. These are reported experiences, not a guarantee for an individual, and the fragrance impression differs from the listing’s Fresh scent entry. The overall rating distribution is mostly five-star, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customer feedback reports effectiveness for oily and acne-prone skin.
Feedback describes the cleanser as gentle and reports that it did not cause irritation or dryness.
Some customers report appreciating its value and fragrance-free character.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use this cleanser?

Lather it in your hands with warm water, massage gently onto the face while avoiding the eye area, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

What skin type is it listed for?

The title describes it for oily skin, while the details field says Sensitive. Those listing details conflict, so confirm the variant if this distinction matters to you.

Is it fragrance-free?

That is not confirmed. The listing gives the scent as Fresh, whereas the customer feedback summary describes the formula as fragrance-free.