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Beauty & Skincare · Treatments · 496 reviews · 2 sources

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M

Best for: oily, blemish-prone skinMid-range
87/ 100

A light, matte salicylic-acid gel-cream for blemishes and marks. Some fans still prefer the pre-2023 formula.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

  • You have oily, breakout-prone skin
  • You also want to fade post-acne marks

How it scores

Texture9.0
Efficacy8.0
Value8.0
Gentleness7.0

Price

$18.79 (1.35 fl oz, Target)
You pay for: Small tube lasts months
Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Light matte feelOil-free gel-cream texture
Targets many issuesSpots, blackheads and marks
Buyers happy92% of Target ratings are 4★+

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Formula changedSome prefer the old version
Best for oily skinDry skin needs extra cream
Rated 3★ or lowerAbout 1 in 13 buyers

Reviewers disagree on

Clears spots fast for fansOthers miss the old formula

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Same price · $18.79 (1.35 fl oz, Target)

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