Key ingredients
4.6/5
La Roche-Posay built this 1.6 oz gel to sit alongside its Effaclar cleansers and moisturizers, with standard 0.1% strength.
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Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%
$39.99
La Roche-Posay built this 1.6 oz gel to sit alongside its Effaclar cleansers and moisturizers, with standard 0.1% strength. It targets blackheads, whiteheads, and clogged pores with a once-daily evening layer. You pay for the name and the routine, not a stronger formula.
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The Edyt Score
4.8 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
This adapalene gel is an effaclar line.
Formula standards
4.8/5
The formula is an effaclar line.
The verdict
La Roche-Posay built this 1.6 oz gel to sit alongside its Effaclar cleansers and moisturizers, with standard 0.1% strength.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Differin, TARO, Glenmark Therapeutics, Neutrogena, PanOxyl, and AcneFree). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fans of the Effaclar line | First-time adapalene users | Saving money without compromise | Trying adapalene for less | Shoppers loyal to Neutrogena | Pairing with a PanOxyl wash | A full-size tube at fair cost |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Gel | Water-based gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel |
| Skin fit | Acne-prone, oily | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone | Acne-prone, sensitive | Acne-prone, oily | Acne-prone |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Effaclar line · 1.6 oz | Original brand · 90-day pump | Generic · Paraben free | Under $10 · Trial size | Travel tube · Oil free | 30-day size · Oil free | 1.6 oz · Fragrance free |
| $ / size | $39.99 | $19.19 | $13.54 | $8.49 | $17.21 | $10.95 | $22.27 |
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FAQ
Who is Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% best for?
La Roche-Posay built this 1.6 oz gel to sit alongside its Effaclar cleansers and moisturizers, with standard 0.1% strength. It targets blackheads, whiteheads, and clogged pores with a once-daily evening layer. You pay for the name and the routine, not a stronger formula.
How did Edyt Beauty score this adapalene gel?
Edyt Beauty rates Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% 4.75 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Differin, TARO, Glenmark Therapeutics, Neutrogena, PanOxyl, and AcneFree. For more from the same brand, see More from La Roche-Posay below.
Where can I buy it?
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