The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser is the most targeted, most active cleanser in the Effaclar range — a daily facial and body cleanser specifically formulated for oily, acne-prone skin with persistent, moderate-to-severe imperfections, blackheads, and post-acne marks. What distinguishes this cleanser from standard acne cleansers is the 'micro peeling' function: the combination of 2% salicylic acid and 0.05% LHA (lipohydroxy acid) provides gentle but genuinely effective chemical exfoliation within the cleansing step itself, dissolving the dead skin cell and sebum buildup inside pores that leads to blackheads, blemishes, and uneven texture without requiring a separate exfoliating treatment. Salicylic acid at 2% is the highest concentration available in an OTC cleanser — oil-soluble and keratolytic, it penetrates directly into the pore lining to dissolve congestion at its source. LHA, a derivative of salicylic acid developed by La Roche-Posay, exfoliates more gently and gradually, with a larger molecular size that targets the superficial layer of the pore, complementing salicylic acid's deeper action. Zinc at 0.2% absorbs excess sebum and helps mattify the skin from the first use. La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water provides soothing, anti-irritant comfort that counterbalances the actives and keeps even sensitive acne-prone skin comfortable with daily use. This cleanser can also be used on the chest and back for those who experience body acne.

What's Special About La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser 400ml

• 2% Salicylic Acid: Maximum OTC concentration of this oil-soluble BHA — penetrates directly into the pore lining to dissolve congestion, blackheads, and the impurities that cause inflammatory breakouts.
• 0.05% LHA (Lipohydroxy Acid): La Roche-Posay's signature BHA derivative that micro-exfoliates the pore surface gently, complementing salicylic acid's deeper action for a comprehensive pore-refining effect.
• 0.2% Zinc: Absorbs excess sebum, mattifies the skin, and supports the formula's purifying action from the very first use.
• Face AND Body Use: Suitable for acne-prone skin on the face, chest, and back — one cleanser that addresses blemishes wherever they occur.
• Dermatologically Tested: Hypoallergenic, tested on oily acne-prone skin, and formulated with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water to ensure comfort with daily use.

Other Details

• Skin Type: Salicylic Acid (2%), LHA/Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (0.05%), Zinc Gluconate (0.2%), Glycerin, La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water
• Skin Concerns: Acne, Blackheads, Excess Sebum, Persistent Imperfections, Post-Acne Marks
• Key Ingredients: Oily, Combination, Acne-Prone
• Variant: 400ml