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La Roche Posay Effaclar duo

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Troton · 28/10/2018 10:21

Anybody tried it? Any success for spots and how did you use it? Do you use any other products with it?

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Troton · 28/10/2018 16:34

Bump 🤞

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Unicornandbows · 28/10/2018 16:35

I've brought it twice I think it was a waste of money and made my skin very flakey

totallyliterally · 28/10/2018 16:40

This was a total life changer for me.

I've used it for three years now and won't stop.

I had very bad congested skin, very lumpy and bumpy and hormonal acne on chin and sides of face.

It has made all my skin smoother without pimples and the amount of big sore spots I get now are very few. Maybe one with pmt.

But you need to use it every day I think. And also alongside good cleansing etc

ArieltheMermaid1720 · 28/10/2018 16:40

Yes I really like it. When I'm using it, I don't get many spots at all, but any that do pop up disappear really quickly. I notice a difference when I stop using it. The tube also seems to last a surprisingly long time.

MonteCarla · 28/10/2018 16:51

I was a sceptic yet it was a life changer for me also. I used the face wash (which can also be used on the body) and the tube, and it made my chin lumps disappear.

Girliefriendlikesflowers · 28/10/2018 18:22

Life changer for me as well, completely sorted my skin out!

ChishandFips33 · 28/10/2018 18:40

Fan here too - skin never been so clear since started using LRP products

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Troton · 28/10/2018 18:41

Oh my word — amazing to hear all these success stories!
I hope it helps me. I’ve got a dermatology appt in November but thought it was worth trying in the meantime.
This is my skin...

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Troton · 28/10/2018 18:42

Lumpy and painful!

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LizzieVereker · 28/10/2018 18:46

I love it, it removed congested bits and marks that I’d had for years. Hope it works for you too.

TheChineseChicken · 28/10/2018 20:52

This sounds good. Can you use it under other products? I have a high SPF tinted moisturiser I don't want to part with

archaeoptyrx · 28/10/2018 21:15

Great fan here too. Totally cleared my skin. I use it after cleansing with cetaphil and then add different moisturiser depending on whether it is morning or night. I can really tell if I miss a few applications.

Ratonastick · 28/10/2018 21:18

Total life changer for me too. I went from badly congested and very spot prone skin to a clear complexion with only the occasional pimple. However the first 4-6weeks were definitely worse before things got better and if I stop using it for a week then restart i get spotty. But if I use it every day (usually under make up) my skin stays clear. I dread it going off the market.

Girliefriendlikesflowers · 28/10/2018 21:39

I use the face wash as well, you only need a tiny amount and they last ages. With the face cream a little goes a long way and I can get another week out of it by snipping the end off!!

Mandelinka · 28/10/2018 21:42

I’ve been using for 5 years now, got rid of my horrible post-pregnancy cystic acne and scars. I use it now mainly as a spot treatment on my chin/jaw whenever needed.
It’s a miracle product, I always have back up bottles in my cupboard.
I spoke to couple of people from the beauty industry recently and they both rated RLP quite highly.

Mandelinka · 28/10/2018 21:46

girliefriend
I love the face wash as well, lasts for ages and the fragrance is very pleasant ( I always wish there was a perfume just like that )
Btw I also snip the cream tube in half and scoop out all the cream stuck in the corners

Namechanger16 · 28/10/2018 21:51

Which one is it? Can anyone post a pic? There’s a few different ones in the range

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Troton · 29/10/2018 13:04

It’s this one...

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needsanewname · 29/10/2018 13:06

Sorry for the gross picture but would it help skin like this? The spots very rarely come to the surface and are all underneath, as well as just general redness.

I'm at my wits end with it!

ChishandFips33 · 29/10/2018 16:11

I started with the 3 stage system. It even reduced a long term thread vein on my nose that was getting bigger as time went on

MissMarplesKnitting · 29/10/2018 16:13

Made a huge difference for me.

Smoother, fewer pimples and lumpy spots. Lots of spot creams give me sore, dry skin and this hasn't. Use a good moisturiser afterwards. Give it a few weeks.

librarylover53 · 29/10/2018 16:16

I use their cleanser, toner, moisturiser and mask. Also started using the ordinary zinc + niacinamide and this combination has cleared my skin up like nothing else did!

needsanewname · 29/10/2018 19:57

I've just ordered the 3 step system from Escentual as they have 1/3 off all La Roche products. Fingers crossed.

I have used the face wash before but had it taken off me at the airport!

WhereAreWeNow · 30/10/2018 20:26

I love it. I use the face wash and the effaclar duo cream. I had horrendous acne as a teenager. LRP is really gentle, never irritates, and seems to keep spots at bay.

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Troton · 31/10/2018 15:26

I’ve been using it for almost a week now. Too early to tell if it’s helping. I’ve currently got some under the skin sore whoppers on my chin lurking. I like how quickly it absorbs into the skin though and isn’t greasy feeling at all

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