Review La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo+ M

What is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M?

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M is a new triple correction anti-imperfections treatment specifically formulated for oily and acne-prone skin. It is enriched with the science of the microbiome to effectively target and correct blemishes, blackheads, post-acne marks, and prevent relapses.

Key features

• Targets and corrects blemishes, blackheads, and post-acne marks
• Enriched with Phylobioma to reduce sebum overproduction and the growth of acne-causing bacteria
• Contains Procerad™, a patented anti-mark ceramide, to prevent the appearance of red and brown marks
• Niacinamide provides intensive soothing effects, reducing redness and marks
• Mannose promotes skin regeneration
• APF helps restore long-lasting skin balance
• LHA and Salicylic Acid gently exfoliate and unclog pores
• Piroctone Olamine fights against bacterial proliferation
• Zinc PCA controls sebum production, mattifying the skin and controlling shine

How to use La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M?

Apply a thin layer of Effaclar Duo+M to the entire face after cleansing. Use it in the morning and/or evening. Avoid the eye contour area. It can be used alone or as a makeup base.

Who can use La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M?

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M is suitable for individuals with sensitive and oily/acne-prone skin.

Review La Roche Posay Duo+M

I purchased La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Plus after reading a blog review. I suffer from consistent breakouts of cystic acne and with sensitive skin needed a gentle solution. It has a very light consistency gel-cream texture and a subtle scent. It quickly absorbs into the skin without feeling sticky or oily. It is easy to apply.

You can use for the entire face morning and evening, after cleansing and even provides a great base for make-up. Or as I prefer only to use the Effaclar Duo on areas where I have problems, directly on clean skin. It does not eliminate acne, but it prevents acne from forming.

It has definitely helped in clearing out and improving my skin texture. New breakouts have also reduced as well as blemishes from previous marks. While it took approximately 2-3 weeks of use for a noticeable difference an improvement does happen! This is now one of my holy grail acne treatments.   

Pros - 

• Affordable

• Reduces redness.

• Works great as a spot treatment.

• Does not turn skin oily.

Cons -

• Can sting at first 

• No SPF.

• Not a suitable as a standalone moisturizer  I would recommend this product to anyone who is trying to fight spots, acne or clogged skin. It is also fantastic for improving scars or as a spot treatment for breakouts.