Key ingredients
4.5/5
Effaclar is a dermatologist favorite for oily faces because it removes excess oil without the dry, tight aftermath.
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Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
$18.99
Effaclar is a dermatologist favorite for oily faces because it removes excess oil without the dry, tight aftermath. Zinc pidolate helps with shine, and the low-pH, soap-free base keeps irritation down.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This face wash is a zinc.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a zinc.
The verdict
Effaclar is a dermatologist favorite for oily faces because it removes excess oil without the dry, tight aftermath.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, Kiehl's, Jack Black, Lab Series, Clinique For Men, and Harry's). Compare best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Oily, shiny skin by noon | Most men's skin types | Waking up tired skin | Washing and toning together | Redness after shaving | Prepping beard before shaving | Light daily exfoliation |
| Format | Foaming gel | Foaming gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Liquid | Scrub cream |
| Skin fit | Oily, acne-prone | Normal to oily | Normal, oily | All skin types | Sensitive, normal | Oily, combination | Normal, rough texture |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Zinc · Soap-free | Fragrance-free · Ceramides | Caffeine · Menthol | Two-in-one · Oat protein | Oat aminos · Gentle | Fragrance-free · Shave prep | Volcanic rock · Exfoliating |
| $ / size | $18.99 | $15.97 | $21.00 | $20.00 | $30.60 | $24.65 | $20.94 |
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FAQ
Who is Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel best for?
Effaclar is a dermatologist favorite for oily faces because it removes excess oil without the dry, tight aftermath. Zinc pidolate helps with shine, and the low-pH, soap-free base keeps irritation down.
How did Edyt Beauty score this face wash?
Edyt Beauty rates Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel 4.65 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 Purifying Foaming Gel against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Kiehl's, Jack Black, Lab Series, Clinique For Men, and Harry's. For more from the same brand, see More from La Roche-Posay below.
Where can I buy it?
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