This acne-fighting moisturiser ‘worked wonders’ on our clogged pores
We found it to be a great all-round performer on blemish-prone skin
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Your support makes all the difference.La Roche-Posay moisturisers are always top of our skincare wishlist. Whether that’s the dermallergo cream (£23, Lookfantastic.com), which is a summer sensation, or the effaclar duo+m (£20.90, Lookfantastic.com), we know we can relax with a French pharmaceutical approach at the helm.
Indeed, much like similar French brands – think: Bioderma and Avène – La Roche-Posay offers shoppers clean, no-nonsense skincare at accessible, mid-range prices. The effaclar duo+m moisturiser is a perfect example of this with its key actives easy to decipher from the ingredients list without all the pomp and circumstance of essential oils, botanicals and the like.
With winter officially in our company now, a lot of us are due to experience a touch of skin havoc with the changing temperatures and incoming dryness, and we think effaclar will be the best cream to have in your arsenal when the time comes. Keep scrolling to discover why, plus all the info on where to shop.
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La Roche-Posay effaclar duo+M anti-blemish corrective gel moisturiser: £20.90, Lookfantastic.com
Reviewing the formula in our guide to the best moisturisers for acne-prone skin, our tester said the effaclar duo+M works to balance sebum production, adding that it “worked wonders” and “gently unclogged the pores”. They explained how the product was first recommended to them by dermotologists and, indeed, La Roche-Posay as a brand has a large derm backing.
Our tester went on to say that the moisturiser is “a good option for those who like a lightweight cream”, and praised the inclusion of acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide to help balance the skin’s oil production. Plus, while it is indeed lightweight, it’s also packed with hydrating factors like glycerin and, for those who suffer with irritation, rice starch to soothe.
Out of 12 different creams, gels and lotions for blemish-prone skin, including high-end options from Murad, Allies of Skin and the sort, this little pocket rocket came out on top. We don’t know about you, but for sub-£25, we’re sold.
After more skincare saviours for winter? Lucky for you I’m a skincare snob and this cheap hydrating serum is my go-to in winter