Description
La Roche-Posay Effaclar K+ is a fast-absorbing aquagel for oily and blemish-prone skin with blackheads, including adult and sensitive skin.
LHA and salicylic acid gently exfoliate to smooth texture and help unclog pores, Airlicium and silica absorb excess oil, and carnosine and vitamin E add antioxidant support.
Key benefits
- Helps unclog pores and reduce the look of blackheads
- Smooths uneven texture
- Helps control shine
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing aquagel
How to use
- Apply morning and evening to clean skin.
- A moisturiser can be layered on top if needed.
- In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum, high-SPF sunscreen and reapply during the day.
Pairs well with
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel: an exfoliating wash to use before K+.
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar MAT: a mattifying moisturiser to layer on top.
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+: a mattifying sunscreen fluid for daytime.
Ingredients
Aqua/Water, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Zinc PCA, Sarcosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Silica Silylate, Perlite, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance.
Good to know
- Contains exfoliating acids (salicylic acid and/or LHA), which can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Read the sun protection notes in our Active Ingredients guide.
- Avoid the eye area.
- Contains fragrance.
- Patch test on a small area first and stop use if irritation occurs.
- For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Results vary from person to person.

