The past month has been absolutely horrible for my skin as it kept breaking out. Due to the weather fluctuating from terribly hot and humid at times to cool, heavy rains at others, it became difficult for me to stick to a skincare routine too – changing it with the changes in weather and the stage of breakout that my skin was in. The one product that helped me to an extent was the La Roche Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion Micro-Exfoliant. Quite a long name for something that is essentially a toner for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Read on to know more about the different way in which I used this toner…. Show
La Roche Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion Micro-Exfoliant Review About La Roche Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion Micro-ExfoliantPrice: ₹1,190 for 200 ml “Dilated pores, irregular skin texture in oily skin with imperfections. EFFACLAR micro-exfoliating astringent lotion helps instantaneously reduce pore size and fight against blockage, thanks to the combination of sebum-regulating, purifying and micro-exfoliating LHA active ingredients.” Packaging and TextureThe La Roche Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion Micro-Exfoliant comes in a light blue transparent bottle with a flip-top cap and a small opening to dispense the product. The lotion itself is pale blue and watery in texture with a very strong smell of alcohol. The cap shuts firmly and despite having dropped the bottle a couple of times, there has been no product spillage which makes this safe for travel as well. Application and IngredientsAs with all toners, this one too is supposed to be applied with a cotton pad onto cleansed skin to help clear out any residue from the pores. Due to the increased sensitivity of my skin, I find that applying toners with a cotton pad irritates my skin since the friction of the pad against the skin aggravates the sensitivity. So, what I started doing instead, is taking a bit of lotion on my palm and dabbing it onto my skin where required – the way men apply after-shave lotion – and then dabbing off the excess gently with a tissue. This way, I got all the residual gunk out from my pores making them totally clean (and thus appearing smaller) without irritating my skin further. Along with Salicylic Acid and Citric Acid in it’s ingredients – both of which help in cell turnover and in combating acne (read more about the role acids play in skincare in my post here) – this toner also has alcohol. Usually, I don’t prefer to products that have alcohol. However, the alcohol helps in killing the bacteria and keeping the breakouts sterile so that the germs don’t spread. Ingredients Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance. My ViewsThis is a good exfoliating toner if you have oily / acne-prone skin. It does keep the pores clean and helps them appear smaller and also helps reduce breakouts by increasing cell turnover. If you have sensitive skin though, you would need to be careful since this lotion does sting . Also, for sensitive skin, I would suggest that you avoid using a cotton pad and use this lotion the way I have mentioned above since at times, it isn’t the product that irritates the skin but the friction while applying it with cotton. Alcohol, fragrance, ghastly blue colour, what's not to love? Very old fashioned formula which dries out the skin and offers absolutely no benefits. About reviewer (96 reviews) Age36-43 SkinCombination HairBrunette EyesBrown I received a sample size of La Roche-Posay’s “Effaclar Astringent Lotion” which is a toner. I found it to be exceptional. The sample lasted for about 3 days, but I found that my pores appeared... About reviewer (235 reviews) Age25-29 SkinSensitive, Fair HairBlond EyesBlue I love this toner like i have never loved a non living thing before. I have the worst skin EVER. I started having acne since I was 14 years old and I have undertaken many acne treatments: from... About reviewer (1 reviews) Age25-29 SkinAcne-prone, Olive HairBrunette EyesBrown This products smells overwhelmingly of alcohol. That alone puts me off. It also left a slightly stinging and itchy feeling on my face. Definitely not sold. About reviewer (1 reviews) Age30-35 SkinCombination, Medium HairBlack EyesBlack This product does work well. When you use it along with the effaclar gel cleanser they work excellent together but the issue I have with this toner is that it's very fragranced. That is an issue... About reviewer (233 reviews) Age30-35 SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure HairRed, Other, Other EyesBrown Effaclar! French brand. Cute name. Cute packaging. Good promotion. Less than awesome product. I like that the astringent is blue, that's cool. I guess it adds extra kick to my face wash but in... About reviewer (5 reviews) Age19-24 SkinAcne-prone, Dark HairBlack EyesBrown I bought this expecting to find my HG toner, but it was a huge disappointment. I've been using it for more than 3 months and my skin has not improved at all. I had cystic acne on my right jawline... About reviewer (34 reviews) Age36-43 SkinCombination, Medium HairBrunette EyesBrown I kind of like this exfoliant but honestly it wa sjust too drying and made my skin flake. My skin looked clear whenever I used it, every few days, but I couldn't get over the flakes. About reviewer (288 reviews) Age30-35 SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure HairBrown, Wavy, Medium EyesBrown High alcohol content and therefore very drying. First La roche-posay product that I've thought was really not up to scratch. About reviewer (78 reviews) Age19-24 SkinCombination, Fair-Medium HairBrunette EyesBrown So the majority of reviews on this seem really bad, but please don't be put off! I know that sounds stupid but just listen to my experience. I had a pretty thorough skin care routine, I used a balm... About reviewer (1 reviews) Age19-24 SkinCombination, Fair HairRed EyesGray I have only used this product once, but I love it already! What I love the most about this toner is that it smells lovely, and the smell is pretty much gone upon application. I find this is... About reviewer (3 reviews) Age19-24 SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure HairBlond, Straight, Medium EyesGray it seems to me that people either love this product or hate it! I personally love it and it works wonders for me what is somewhat surprising since my skin is sahara dry and the main ingredients in... About reviewer (5 reviews) Age25-29 SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral HairBlack, Wavy, Medium EyesBlack Big issue with this product is that it contains denat. Alcohol which drys skin out and causes breakouts in some people. This broke me out each time I used it so I can't recommend this product... About reviewer (12 reviews) Age19-24 SkinAcne-prone, Fair HairBrunette EyesGreen Ok, two words : Alcohol Denat! It have been more than 10 years now since I first began to have acne. I have tried so many products, but this one is the worse. I didn't know when I purchased it... About reviewer (10 reviews) Age19-24 SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool HairBlack, Wavy, Fine EyesHazel I started using this toner about a month ago with my usual cleanser and the Effaclar M moisturiser. I have oily, acne prone skin and in the past I have had terrible breakouts around the chin area... About reviewer (1 reviews) Age19-24 SkinOily, Fair HairBrunette EyesGreen I used Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel for Oily and Sensitive Skin, Astringent Lotion Micro-Exfoliating and M Compensating Soothing Moisturizer for 5 days-day and night in june. My pores were... About reviewer (1 reviews) Age25-29 SkinVery Oily, Fair HairBlond EyesBrown I found this product to be highly irritating and did not use it long enough to be able to tell if it had any effect on enlarged pores. Upon application it burned my skin causing me to rinse... About reviewer (546 reviews) Age36-43 SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium EyesBrown At beggining I liked because it made my skin feel better and with smaller pores (less visible). But after 3 weeks of continuous use, my pores (in the region lateral to nose and near eyes) started... About reviewer (1 reviews) Age30-35 SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium HairBrown EyesBrown I've got 3 products, including this one, from the Effaclar line. I used this mainly at night when I could use a richer moisturizer. It doesn't make things better, it doesn't make things worst. I... About reviewer (64 reviews) Age19-24 SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure HairBrown, Straight, Medium EyesBrown I've been using this product for 4 months now and i must say I'm pleased with it, since it doesn't dry out my skin and helps me to clear out little pimples around my chin. Doens't do much for... Can you use La Roche Posay Effaclar toner everyday?Effaclar Astringent Lotion is a daily facial toner suitable for oily to acne-prone skin. How good is La Roche Posay toner?Effaclar Astringent Toner for Oily Skin is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 159. This toner for oily skin helps to remove excess oil and visibly reduce the look of pores. Formulated with micro-exfoliating lipo-hydroxy acid, this oily skin toner refines skin texture, and unblocks and tightens pores. What does Effaclar toner do?Effaclar Clarifying Solution is an exfoliating acne toner that helps remove pore-clogging debris & smooth skin texture. This toner removes excess dirt, dead skin cells, blackheads, whiteheads and mild imperfections to leave skin feeling refreshed and even*. Is La Roche Posay toner good for acneLa Roche-Posay's best toner for acne is Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner formulated with salicylic acid and glycolic acid. This toner for acne helps to remove pore-clogging debris and help clear blackheads, whiteheads, and acne blemishes. |
