No. 69
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How it works.
83% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 69 in skincare
Sample
31 redditors with explicit opinion · 5 positive · 1 negative · 0 neutral
Score
0.555 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 44–97% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty, r/acne
La Roche-Posay · skincare
Recommended
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%
r/tretinoinr/SkincareAddictionUKr/SkincareAddictionr/AsianBeautyr/acne
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
OTC adapalene 0.1% — Reddit's most-recommended retinoid for sensitive skin and acne. Same active as prescription Differin Gel, premium brand pricing. Expect 4-8 week initial purge.
What redditors love
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Keeps acne away brilliantly on very oily skin
“I have very oily skin that's highly acne prone. I currently use La Roche Posay Effaclar Foaming Cleanser, which I do love and it keeps my acne away brilliantly.”
u/galacticpebble33 · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Works with tretinoin for acne treatment routine
“ght before Tret and it's working wonders Here is my routine Morning routine La roche-Posay effaclar acne wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide Let it sit for 1 minute”
u/Igoby_Carmen · r/tretinoin →
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1-minute contact time with 4% benzoyl peroxide formula
“La roche-Posay effaclar acne wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide Let it sit for 1 minute”
u/Igoby_Carmen · r/tretinoin →
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Pairs well with sulfur and 10% benzoyl peroxide treatments
“LRP effaclar cleanser- sulfur product + 10% benzol peroxide will Zapp them away.”
u/elephantintheRO0m · r/acne →
What they don’t
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Feels drying if skin becomes less oily over time
“I'm drier than before, hence my usual cleanser (LRP Effaclar cleanser for oily skin) has started feeling a lot more drying; not irritating per se, bu”
u/Ok-Foot1919 · r/tretinoin →
Direct quotes
What 6 redditors actually said.
Top 3 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/anon
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
I have very oily skin that's highly acne prone. I currently use La Roche Posay Effaclar Foaming Cleanser, which I do love and it keeps my acne away brilliantly.
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u/anon
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r/tretinoin
La roche-Posay effaclar acne wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide Let it sit for 1 minute Clyndamcin lotion
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u/anon
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r/tretinoin
I'm drier than before, hence my usual cleanser (LRP Effaclar cleanser for oily skin) has started feeling a lot more drying; not irritating per se
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