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Effaclar Face Serum with Salicylic Acid
This water-based serum from La Roche-Posay combines glycolic acid, niacinamide, and capryloyl salicylic acid to exfoliate congested, blemish-prone skin without over-drying it. Phytic acid and biosaccharide gum-1 round out the formula to help calm skin as the acids work. It's built for oily and acne-prone skin looking to smooth texture and fade the look of leftover marks from breakouts.
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Benefits
Ingredient Highlights
Glycolic Acid
A sugarcane-derived acid that exfoliates for smoother, brighter skin.
Exfoliant
Niacinamide
A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil.
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Gently exfoliates and brightens while helping prevent skin discoloration.
Chelating Agent
Salicylic Acid
An oil-soluble BHA that smooths texture and clears pores.
Exfoliant
Alcohol Denat.
Denatured alcohol that dries down fast but can be drying for some.
Solvent
Full Ingredient List
Alcohol Denat.Biosaccharide Gum-2Capryloyl Salicylic AcidCitric AcidDimethyl IsosorbideFragrance (Parfum)Glycolic AcidHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidMaltodextrinNiacinamide (Vitamin B3)Peg-30 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPentylene GlycolPhytic AcidPolyquaternium-10PPG-26-buteth-26PropanediolSodium HydroxideWater (Aqua)