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REVIEW: LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR ANTI-BLEMISH SYSTEM


NEW EFFACLAR ANTI-BLEMISH SYSTEM -£32.50*- BOOTS

I have used La Roche-Posay products before, I tried Effaclar Duo when it was first released and honestly I wasn't impressed, I didn't really notice any difference to my skin however I tried Duo+ when the formula was improved and I noticed more visible results. My skin felt more hydrated and my pores were less visible. 

This is the New Effaclar Anti- Blemish System, it's a selection of products from the Effaclar range designed to work together to leave skin looking visibly clearer.

First you cleanse using the Effaclar purifying gel cleanser this targets excess sebum and leaves skin feeling clean. If you have ever used effaclar duo+ before the smell is very similar. It's a fresh scent that smells clean but not too clinical. You work the product into a lather and massage into the face and neck, it doesn't taste great so stay away from your mouth and eyes. Rinse with water, use morning and night.

Second, the Effaclar Clarifying toner. Use a cotton pad to swipe the product all over the face and neck. The toner helps to reduce pores. It's a very gentle toner and leaves the skin feeling soft. Again use morning and night for the best effect.

Finally, follow with Effaclar Duo+ all over the face, you only need a thin layer. Use this before you apply your make up in the morning and at night. Duo+ corrects and hydrates the skin. It leaves my face smelling fresh and feeling soft and ready to apply make up. I feel my pores are less visible.

I have noticed my skin is looking clearer since I started using the anti-blemish system. I really like the gel cleanser and the toner so I would probably buy the system kit again, for £32.50 I think its a good value for money.

Worth The Hype ?


Effaclar Duo £13 Boots *

Along with many many bloggers I jumped on the Effaclar Duo Bandwagon! Now I know some bloggers swear by this product so it may just be my skintype but is this worth the hype ? NO! 

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo is a Anti-imperfections corrector and it states to purify pores, make skin clearer and smoother and imperfections to look reduced. 

I have to say I was very disappointed with this product because it did non of the above ! In fact it did nothing! It was a average moisturiser if that! I used it daily for two weeks and I didn't break out which was good because apparently it made alot of people breakout but not me it just did nothing! 

I didn't notice my skin becoming clearer or any imperfections appearing reduced ? my skin was just the same with my regular hormonal chin break outs my oily t-zone and pores around my nose and forehead. The product does state that its Hypo-allergenic and tested on sensitive skin meaning it would be tested on all skin types, I would consider my self to have skin thats prone to imperfections and and blocked pores and this did nothing. 

I continued to use it as a base but even this wasn't good my face would go shiny and it didn't impress me at all. I wouldn't purchase this again but it was one of those things I had to buy to get out of my system and I'm glad I did otherwise i'd still be wondering if it was worth the hype and now I know it wasn't 

I know some of you will be thinking what is she on? Its amazing but as I said it must me my skin type just wasn't effective. I notice no difference to my skin and since the product claims to make such dramatic changes I thought this post was necessary to let you know how I got on with the product. 
you never know it might be the ideal product for you but its not for me :) Let me know how you got on with Effaclar Duo? 




*payed with boots advantage points 

My recent Skincare





Origins Spot Remover - Buy here £13 
Premae Balance Rescue Face Tonique - £17. 50 *
Effaclar Duo - Boots £13

Heres a few bits that I've been trying out this week. I'll be reviewing the Origins spot remover and effaclar Duo in a few weeks after using them properly and you can read my Premae skincare review here . I've currently broke out in spots on my chin and decided that I might need to invest in some skincare specific to my combination skin type so these are the three products i've been using.

I can't wait to try them out properly and let you know how I get on. I'm also interested in trying some REN skincare so let me know what products you think I should try out. 

I want to test these products over a few weeks so I can see if they make any difference to my skin : )



Amy x