dnec.edu.vn Team Tries: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum

Growing up, I assumed that acne was reserved for teenagers. Turns out, that was just wishful thinking on my part. Besides hormonal changes during puberty, acne can be caused by many other factors. Singapore’s humid weather, for one, clogs pores & leads to breakouts. Showroom masks into the mix, và the result is maskne, blemishes, plus uneven and bumpy skin. When they said adulting is hard, I didn’t think acne was going khổng lồ be one of the challenges life throws at us.

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Enter: The new Effaclar Serum from La Roche-Posay, designed for individuals with acne-prone skin. According to lớn the brand, its latest offering is a tri-acid concentrate featuring salicylic acid, LHA and glycolic acid that “corrects pimples and comedonal acne, as well as reduces pigmentation marks, with visible efficacy from 7 days”. Apart from the peeling active ingredients, it also contains niacinamide, which helps khổng lồ soothe the skin & reduce inflammation.

Smooth, clear and even skin after a month? Sign me up. To lớn truly put its claims to lớn the test, I asked 4 other colleagues, each with different skin types & concerns, khổng lồ join me in using La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Serum every day over 28 days. Read on khổng lồ find out if the serum managed lớn target our skin woes, from comedonal acne (aka facial bumps), khổng lồ pigmentation marks, textured skin and more.

1. Shash

Current skin condition và concerns

“I have combination skin that leans towards the drier side. My biggest skin concern is that I always get tiny bumps on my T-zone và cheeks, which I don’t know how lớn get rid of. I also have visible pores và blackheads on my nose.

Hopefully, using La Roche-Posay’s serum means I will have fewer small bumps và smoother skin. I would love it if my pores would become smaller too.”

Day 1: First impressions

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“I really lượt thích the bottle as it is so cute. When I first applied the serum on my face, the solution immediately absorbed into my skin, which was great.”

Day 7: 1 week check-in

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“After using the serum for a week and comparing my skin khổng lồ how it looked on day 1, I was pleasantly surprised lớn see that the bumps on my cheeks had reduced and my skin was smoother in general.”

Day 28: Final thoughts

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Before (left) vs after (right) with smoother & radiant skin

“My skin has been smooth and clear since day 7 & I’m very happy with the way it looks now. One problem I’ve always had with my skin is unevenness, when it comes to texture and colour. Using the serum helped even my skin out in both those aspects. 

It also calmed down inflamed pimples và got rid of them. Plus, I haven’t had any breakouts since I started using the serum.

It was very convenient lớn incorporate the serum into my daily skincare routine, as I just had khổng lồ apply it after washing my face before sleeping. It felt lượt thích a small self-care ritual for myself every day.”

2. Ariel

Current skin condition & concerns

“I have combination skin with an oily T-zone. I’m prone lớn getting pimples on my T-zone, especially during my period, as well as comedonal acne. Even after going for facials, blackheads still persist around my nose.

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I’ve heard good things about La Roche-Posay’s acne products và sunscreen, but have never tried them before. I’m looking forward to the serum helping to lớn reduce my comedonal acne và pimples, as well as getting rid of my acne scars.”

Day 1: First impressions

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“I lượt thích the green colour of the bottle, and that it is not bulky. The hàng hóa was gentle on my skin và I felt no discomfort while applying it, despite the formula containing several acids. It has a pleasant scent that almost reminds me of going lớn a spa.”

Day 7: 1 week check-in

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“One of the marks on my chin seemed to lớn be a bit lighter. My skin felt softer, especially right after putting on the serum. My new pimples also healed very quickly, và the redness around my nose và on my forehead has reduced as well.”

Day 28: Final thoughts

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Before (left) vs after (right) with lesser pimples và scarring

“My skin looks more radiant now, which is also something people have been telling me. Most of my acne marks have disappeared, & I haven’t had a new pimple since day 7. While the bumps still come và go, as much of it depends on my diet, hormonal & sleep cycle, I’ve also been experiencing less comedonal acne in general.

Initially, I wasn’t sure if using La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Serum would make much of a difference, since I’ve used products with some of these ingredients before (like acids). After seeing the results, the serum exceeded my expectations. My skin looks better và it solved some of my comedonal acne issues. With continued use, I think it will benefit my skin even more.”

3. Nicole

Current skin condition và concerns

“As my skin is oily, I tend to lớn get more pimples when the weather is humid. I also have a bad habit of picking and squeezing at my pimples, leaving my face with dark and reddish marks. 

My goal by the over of this trial is khổng lồ be able lớn get rid of the darker marks on my cheeks và have lesser bumps overall, especially near my jawline và chin.”

Day 1: First impressions

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“My first thought was that this 30ml serum seems lượt thích it can be used for a long time, making it a value-for-money purchase. The dropper made the application process easy, convenient & sanitary. It also helped to ensure that I wouldn’t use too much of the hàng hóa at once. 

The hàng hóa felt light and was easy khổng lồ spread on my face. It absorbed easily into my skin too. However, I did feel a slight tingling sensation on my cheeks after applying it, though it wasn’t unbearable.”

Day 7: 1 week check-in

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“While some of my darker, stubborn acne marks remained as they’ve been around for longer, my skin looked less reddish và felt less oily as well. My cheeks also appeared a bit brighter than before.”

Day 28: Final thoughts

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Before (left) vs after (right) with lesser acne marks and bumps

“My skin has continued to improve since day 7, and most of my darker acne marks và scars have faded. The small bumps that I used lớn get along my jawline have reduced significantly as well. 

I was very excited to lớn use the serum every night as I’ve been wanting to improve my skincare routine. The trial process was enjoyable. Hopefully, my acne scars will fully disappear as I continue khổng lồ use the serum.”

4. Jia Yi

Current skin condition and concerns

“I have combination skin, with a slightly oily T-zone và dry cheeks. I sometimes experience comedonal acne on my forehead & cheeks. 

I’ve heard positive đánh giá about La Roche-Posay’s products from my friends, so I’m hoping that the serum can help to keep my skin clear from comedonal acne and random breakouts.”

Day 1: First impressions

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“When applying the serum, it felt light & absorbed into my skin almost instantly. There was a slight tingling feeling when I applied it on my forehead, the area where I experience comedonal acne, but it went away quickly.”

Day 7: 1 week check-in

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“My skin feels more moisturised và less irritated. While my skin has not cleared up yet & I’m still experiencing comedonal acne, I’m hoping lớn see better results in the coming weeks.”

Day 28: Final thoughts

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Before (left) vs after (right) with brighter skin

“To be honest, I was quite skeptical about using the serum at first, as I have read nhận xét about other serums having varying results on different skin conditions. However, I was impressed after using La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Serum over a month, as it helped khổng lồ control my comedonal acne & pimples. 

Overall, I bởi vì see an improvement. My skin appears brighter, and the serum prevented new acne & pimples from forming.”

5. Annabelle

Current skin condition & concerns

“My skin is oily and I’m prone to lớn pimples, usually on my forehead as well as my cheeks. With the arrival of maskne, pimples and blackheads have been popping up even more frequently. Once these pimples go away, they leave acne marks & dark spots on my skin that can remain for weeks or even months. 

I’m looking forward lớn using the Effaclar Serum from La Roche-Posay over the next month, and seeing if it will indeed give me smooth, clear and even skin.”

Day 1: First impressions

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“There was a slight clinical scent when I applied the serum on my face. But true to what is stated on the sản phẩm packaging, the fragrance disappeared almost immediately. The same goes for the liquid itself, which was also swiftly absorbed into my skin.”

Day 7: 1 week check-in

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“The small red marks on the left side of my face became more faint. I also noticed that I had less bumps on my forehead than usual.”

Day 28: Final thoughts

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Before (left) vs after (right) with reduced redness

“Previously, it would take a few weeks or more for my acne scars và spots lớn diminish in redness & size. But once I started using the serum, I could see that the process was accelerated, with the redness disappearing much faster. I also experienced less comedonal acne, with the bumps on my forehead only appearing during the week of my period. 

Lastly, I lượt thích the fact that it shaved some time off my night-time skincare routine. Compared to lớn other serums with thicker formulas, I didn’t have lớn sit around waiting for it lớn absorb into my skin.”

We Tried The New Effaclar Serum From La Roche-Posay To Get Smooth, Radiant & Even Skin

Adulting is hard enough in and of itself, without having khổng lồ worry about comedonal acne, pimples, marks and scars. As the 5 reviewers’ trials proved, La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Serum was effective in addressing a range of skin types và concerns.

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Whether you’re a skincare junkie or not, you’ll be able lớn appreciate the powerful yet gentle combination of active ingredients in its formula. Think of each ingredient as a superhero, with them assembling lượt thích the Avengers lớn work magic on your skin.

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LHA works khổng lồ exfoliate the skin surface and remove dead cells. Salicylic acid goes deeper into the skin to lớn unclog pores and prevent sebum build-up. Glycolic acid, on the other hand, encourages skin renewal lớn boost radiance và clarity. 

Then there’s niacinamide, aka vi-ta-min B3, which reduces pore size and brightens dark spots while soothing skin inflammation. Last but not least, La Roche-Posay thermal water calms the skin and lessens any discomfort.

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If you’re looking to màn chơi up your night-time routine with a simple step, there’s no easier way to lớn start than with this serum. Simply use the dropper to lớn dispense the serum onto your hand & apply it on cleansed skin, và you’ll be on your way to lớn smooth, clear and even skin.

Don’t miss the chance khổng lồ try it out for yourself, as La Roche-Posay is having a promotion of up to lớn 25% off the new Effaclar Serum. It is now available nationwide at all Guardian and Watsons stores offline và online, with a retail price at $54.90 for 30ml. Jio your besties along, so you can all experience a glow-up together.

Sign up for your không lấy phí Effaclar Serum samples here!

This post was brought khổng lồ you by La Roche-Posay.Photography by Natalie Ng.