Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment, 1.6oz | Retinoid cream acne medication gel for blackheads and whiteheads. Oil free formula helps clear blemishes and clogged pores.

First of all, people who rated this product low--- this product was doing exactly what it was supposed to do. People just don't bother to research how to exactly use it. If you've never used a retinoid (adapalene, tretinoin, retinol, retinal), you have to start slow. Like maybe 1-2x a week, then every other day, then maybe daily. Yes, your skin might purge and will get worse before it gets better. Doesn't mean that the product doesn't work because it's doing exactly what it's supposed to be doing. If your skin is getting really dry, take a break and moisturize. If you're going outside (even if you're only going to be driving), **wear sunscreen** (and no, your makeup that has SPF in it is not enough. You don't apply enough of it to actually get adequate sun protection. And use at least an SPF 30. ). If you're applying adapalene at night, then apply other actives (vitamin C, AHA/BHA's, etc) either during the day or take a night off from adapalene and apply. Otherwise applying both at the same time is just asking to ruin your skin barrier....making your skin raw, flaky, sensitive, etc. Adapalene is used for acne, but it's also a strong retinoid also used for anti aging (I use for anti aging the nights I take a break from tretinoin... and it's working beautifully). Another thing is this may take time to see results. But steady, consistent use will provide results. Just takes some patience. If you experience purging (retinization... happens to most when starting a retinoid), it's OK. It usually gets worse before it gets better. It happened to me with tretinoin (I got break outs when I usually don't experience any) and that's why I started this product because my skin takes to adapalene much better than tretinoin. Anyway, if you're on the fence about this, don't be. Just research the best way for you to use this. I just can't stand when people give a product a low rating for "not working" or "it broke me out", "it dried out my skin", "I used for a week and nothing happened", etc when it's doing **exactly** what it's supposed to. I really like the formulation of La Roche Posay's adapalene the best. My skin absorbs the gel way better than most adapalene creams and gels out there. And I've been using the 1.6oz tube for about 5-6 months. I use this a few times a week (4-5x) and just ordered a new tube. So it'll last you awhile. If you're experiencing a lot of irritation, try applying moisturizer first, then adapalene 15-30min later, then moisturizer again 10-15 min after that. Make sure you have a really good moisturizer (I love Elf Holy Hydration sleep mask only I don't wash it off, or CeraVe moisturizer), use a gentle cleanser (I use one from Cetaphil). And if you go outside at all, use a sunscreen (use the 2 finger rule for measuring how much you need...and SPF 30 at least. I have one from Apostrophe that wears beautifully under makeup. Others are Bondi Sands SPF 50, and I love the Sun Bum spray mist SPF 45 for reapplying over makeup. Works really, really well). And remember to be patient. It's one of the best adapalene gels I've ever tried.

This is the one of the best product I have been using it for almost 2 years and it’s perfectly working and removing the Acne spots quickly and also feels like my skin is antiaging and even

I started using this and it’s one of the few acne treatments where I actually noticed a real difference. It’s definitely more of a “treatment” than a quick fix, but once you stick with it, it really works. The main ingredient is adapalene, which is a retinoid that helps unclog pores and prevent breakouts before they start . After a couple weeks, I started seeing fewer breakouts and my skin looked smoother overall. That said, there is a bit of an adjustment period. My skin was a little dry at first and I had to ease into using it, but once I figured out how often to apply it, it got much better. Using a moisturizer alongside it definitely helps. The texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly, and I like that it’s oil-free and doesn’t feel greasy. It feels like a more “serious” skincare product compared to a lot of over-the-counter options. Overall, if you’re dealing with consistent breakouts and want something that actually treats the problem long-term, this is a really solid choice. Just be patient with it and give it time 👍

i have been using this consistently every night for about 2-3 months and i recently been seeing amazing progress. My red spots faded, acne clear really well especially on my chin and the sides, neck, cheeks, it pretty much helped alot but i dont mean clear. Still very amazing since i have normal to dry skin i used it 4 times a week for 2 weeks than after i switched to every day and make sure to use a face moisturizer with it ( if yo have really sensitive skin you can use it but stick to only 3 times a week and see how it is for you)

Love the product, but not the container. You can’t get the cream from the bottom of the dispenser without actually cutting it. Squeeze container as much

Works really well, but I've never used similar products. My skin might be a bit sensitive and I didn't realize there is a bit of a delay before seeing benefits. Maybe this is typical, I applied and didn't see any change so I applied each day for 2-3 days. Then my skin was Really very sensitive and stinging. Now I apply about every 3 days and careful to not apply too much. And always avoiding the sun and applying 50 sunscreen.

I’ve been using the product for almost a month now and it has done great things for my skin. I have very acne prone skin and this product helps a lot. It does have a purge period because your skin is getting used to it. It made my skin really dry and flaky but since I’ve been using it consistently I’ve had great results. My skin is no longer dry and flaky. My skin looks hydrated and healthy.

cannot blame this product / brand too much - my skin is very sensitive and did not react very well with this particular product. i’ve come to realize my skin hates most products. i love La Roche-Posay, this just didn’t do it for me.

Waiting for a miracle to happen. Kidding aside it makes my skin fresh and smooth.

This works like magic ,you do need to be patient though especially if you have stubborn acne like my hormonal acne ,I started seeing great results after a month of use ,your skin sure dose get worse before it gets better ,it has a peeling effect up it so avoid the eye area and around the mouth ,it’s a life saver!!!

Been using Differin for months and decided to try La Roche-Posay and will continue to do so. The only thing which made me like La Roche-Posay more is that the tube is sealed unlike the Differin.

It has helped me a lot with acne. Get it only if you’ve acne or get breakouts very often.

Bought for my wife and she really likes it, so far its effective