Key ingredients
4.4/5
Effaclar medicated wash with salicylic acid. A pharmacy acne cleanse, not a cream cleanser.
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Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid
$14.99
Effaclar medicated gel cleanses congested skin with a calmer pharmacy positioning. A strong sensitive-oily option when drugstore foams feel too aggressive.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
For congested, oily skin. Skip it if the barrier is already stripped or skin is dry.
Formula standards
4.5/5
A gel wash. Short contact. It can feel squeaky. Do not stack another acid the same night if it stings.
The verdict
A strong SA wash. Use it on breakout weeks, not as a harsh twice-daily habit if skin is thin.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, Neutrogena, Paula's Choice, Clean & Clear, PanOxyl, and Youth To The People) — best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Effaclar SA acne wash | CeraVe’s SA cleanser is the default | Neutrogena’s oil-free acne wash is | Paula’s Choice Clear cleanser is | Budget salicylic acid cleanser | PanOxyl isn’t SA | Gel cleanser |
| Format | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser | Salicylic acid cleanser |
| Skin fit | Sensitive | — | Oily / acne | — | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Pharmacy · -oily | Fragrance-free · Drugstore | Budget · Foamy | Clinical · Congestion focus | Budget · Foamy | BP wash · Foaming | Gel cleanser · Antioxidant |
| $ / size | $14.99 | $15.97 | $9.97 | $28.00 | $9.66 | $10.12 | $39.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid best for?
Effaclar medicated gel cleanses congested skin with a calmer pharmacy positioning. A strong sensitive-oily option when drugstore foams feel too aggressive.
How did Edyt Beauty score this salicylic acid cleanser?
Edyt rates Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash with Salicylic Acid against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Neutrogena, Paula's Choice, Clean & Clear, PanOxyl, and Youth To The People. For more from the same brand, see More from La Roche-Posay below.
Where can I buy it?
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