La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

(formerly known as La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum)

1.0 fl oz

4.6 View 31 reviews

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Reduces breakouts
Soothes with thermal spring water

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Product Overview

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum clears blemishes and minimizes imperfections for clearer-looking skin.

This lightweight acne treatment serum combines 1.5% salicylic acid, glycolic acid and micro-exfoliating lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA) to clear acne and help prevent new breakouts while visibly reducing the look of pores. Niacinamide helps minimize discoloration, fine lines, and post-acne marks.

Clinical Results:

21% reduction of whiteheads and blackheads in 4 weeks
77% agree pores appear less visible in 2 weeks
45% reduction of pimples in 4 weeks
49% improvement of post-acne marks in 4 weeks

Key Features:

1.5% salicylic acid, glycolic acid and micro-exfoliating LHA deeply exfoliate skin, decongest pores and encourage cell turnover to help prevents clogged pores and breakouts
La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water soothes skin while infusing it with essential nutrient-rich minerals
Phytic acid helps improve skin tone

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Reduces breakouts
Soothes with thermal spring water
Deeply exfoliates skin

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31 Reviews

Stefi

from Wisconsin

Age Group: 70-79

Oily Skin

Verified Purchase

July 11, 2025

A real game-changer

I use many of the products in the Effaclar line and this is one of my favorites. I have mature oily skin and have suffered from acne breakouts for decades. I've tried other salicylic acid products but none have given me the results of this serum. I use it every morning after cleansing and toning and my face has never been clearer. So happy with this product!

2 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

June 25, 2025

Good acne treatment for older skin

I am in my sixties and still have some acne at times. This is great for everyday use to prevent a breakout without completely drying out my skin. I like the La Roche Posay products very much. Great for sensitive skin.

2 people found this helpful

aShep

Verified Purchase

June 04, 2025

La Roche-Posay Yay!

The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum is a product I never let myself be out of. I can tell such a difference when I use it. It absorbs beautifully and leaves my skin feeling more youthful and provides an overall radiance. I typically purchase from Ulta or Target, but I’m utilizing LovelySkin for more and more products. I always feel like a VIP with LovelySkin.

2 people found this helpful

SM28

Verified Purchase

May 03, 2025

Good product

I have acne-prone skin and usually get hormonal acne. My T-zone is covered in very tiny blackheads and this product has helped "close" up pores in the way that they seem tighter and cleaner. The usual blackheads are a little difficult to get out and this product cleans from the inside out. I have been using it for the past 2 months now and my face is getting clearer, slowly but surely!

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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April 10, 2025

The ultimate salicylic for troubled skin

More gel like than other brands so easier to apply. With a higher strength than others, can use less product for same result. Light scent disappears immediately for sensitive individuals.

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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March 15, 2025

Good serum

Nice product for sensitive skin, this salicylic acid serum is not drying!

2 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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February 13, 2025

Great

Teenage daughter loves this. Keeps her skin bright and clear!

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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February 12, 2025

Perfect for my teen girls

The serum is good for acne and it also moiturizes the face, my teen girls are happy using it every day!

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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November 16, 2024

So far so good

Bought this for my daughter and it has helped with breakouts

1 person found this helpful

FariaS

Verified Purchase

November 02, 2024

Good for sensitive skin

My dermatologist recommended this for my menopausal acne, have to try more days to see how effective it is

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Shack

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August 21, 2024

Works well!

I am 68 and still dealing with cystic acne. This works very well for me.

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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July 30, 2024

Good spot treatment

My teenager daughter uses this as a spot treatment. She has very sensitive skin and it does not bother her.

1 person found this helpful

channy

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July 24, 2024

very drying

I thought is was very drying but didn't seem to clear my skin. I would not order again. I would like to send it back for a refund but I no longer had the packaging

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LovelySkin Customer

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July 03, 2024

Saved a return trip to the dermatologist

I've had bad hormonal acne for ages, and had to take a course of accutane - which worked pretty well, for about a decade. Then things got worse again, which is frustrating. I got a sample of this, and of a different acne treatment - both worked pretty well. LRP is less drying; the othermakes my skin more tight and lightly itchy. Mostly I use LRP, just a few drops on my fingertips spread over the lower half of my face once or twice daily, followed by moisturizer/ spf. I'll buy the other one too as its packaging is more travel-friendly, but this LRP will likely be my go-to for the foreseeable future. It's worked really well for a few months now.

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

June 20, 2024

Good for sensitive skin

Nice product that isn't as drying as some products with salicylic acid in it but not sure it works as well for acne. I like to use it in combination with a stronger product.

1 person found this helpful

KGG83

Verified Purchase

June 13, 2024

Great salicylic

I got this as a sample and gobbled it up! Love this serum. It's less expensive than the competitors and does its job - anti blemish and anti wrinkle! My skin is smooth and I will buy more when I run out!

1 person found this helpful

Linds811

Verified Purchase

June 12, 2024

Love this exfoliating serum!

This serum is very nice and gentle, yet exfoliating. I have very sensitive skin. It tends to get red very easily and I break out under my hat a lot and using this serum with my retinol at night has helped so much. So happy I received this as a sample! Also doesn't dry out your skin.

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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June 12, 2024

Best, affordable salicylic acid treatment!

Been using for about a year now and is the best treatment I’ve come across after years of suffering with acne. I use it every night and notice a huge difference when I forget one night. When I am having a break out, this treatment cuts the recovery time in half. Best part - it’s an affordable, reliable brand!

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LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

May 27, 2024

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicyclic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

This is one of the best skin treatments that I have ever used. No harsh stinging skin or red, dryness for my sensitive facial skin. I will continue to use this product. I really like all of the skin care products that I purchase from LovelySkin.

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

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April 12, 2024

Good product

My teenage boy likes this much better than the standard topical acne products from the drugstore.

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

Product Overview

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum clears blemishes and minimizes imperfections for clearer-looking skin.

Highlights

Ingredients

Directions

Shipping & Returns

Questions & Answers (1)

Product Specifications

Special Offers

About the Brand

Featured In

Customer Reviews (31)

Overall Rating

Review Summary

Write a Review

A real game-changer

Good acne treatment for older skin

La Roche-Posay Yay!

Good product

The ultimate salicylic for troubled skin

Good serum

Great

Perfect for my teen girls

So far so good

Good for sensitive skin

Works well!

Good spot treatment

very drying

Saved a return trip to the dermatologist

Good for sensitive skin

Great salicylic

Love this exfoliating serum!

Best, affordable salicylic acid treatment!

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicyclic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

Good product

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