La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Azelaic Acid Gel Cream is a lightweight daily moisturiser formulated for adult acne-prone skin. Powered by a dermatological tri-acid complex alongside zinc and thermal spring water, this fast-absorbing gel-cream delivers immediate hydration while addressing breakouts, post-blemish marks, and early wrinkles. Its hydrating formula leaves a velvet finish, creating a comfortable base for make-up application.

Key Features

• Multi-Action Care: Corrects blemishes, post-acne marks, enlarged pores, fine lines, and early wrinkles in one step.
• Targeted Breakout Relief: Visibly improves the appearance of recurring breakouts within seven days [1].
• Blemish Reduction: Results in 51% fewer visible imperfections [1].
• Mark Clarification: 72% of users agreed pigmented marks looked less visible after one week [2].
• Skin Firmness: 98% of users observed firmer-looking skin [3].
• Lightweight Texture: Fast-absorbing gel-cream texture provides daily hydration without feeling heavy.
• Broad Suitability: Formulated for adult blemish-prone skin and tested across all skin types and skin tones, including sensitive skin.

Hero Ingredients

• 10% Azelaic Acid: Gently exfoliates to help unclog pores, improve uneven skin tone, and reduce the appearance of blemishes and post-acne marks.
• Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates the skin surface, encourages cell turnover, and helps reduce excess sebum to unclog pores and prevent new breakouts.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Acts as a humectant to absorb moisture, hydrating and plumping skin to refine texture and reduce fine lines.
• Zinc: Purifying active ingredient that helps regulate sebum production.

[1] Cosmeto-clinical study, 81 subjects, after 4 weeks of twice daily usage.

[2] Consumer self-assessment, 80 subjects, after 1 week of twice daily usage.

[3] Cosmeto-clinical study, 42 subjects, after 8 weeks of twice daily usage.