Say au revoir to acne with this glow-boosting, dermatologist-loved La Roche-Posay routine. From deep cleans to skin-soothing heroes, these 10 essentials are your new French secret to clear, calm, camera-ready skin.
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Break Up with Breakouts 💔✨
Break Up with Breakouts 💔✨
Start your day the French way—with skin that’s clear, calm, and totally matte. This AM lineup works hard to wake up your glow, shrink pores, control oil, and protect your skin all day long. Bonjour, beautiful!
🧼 1. Morning Cleanse: Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
A powerhouse 2 % salicylic + LHA cleanser that clears oil, refines texture, and reduces surface oil by up to 47 %—without overdrying  .
Review: “Guillotine fresh—goodbye oil, hello clarity!”
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser | Acne Face Wash
🥤 2. Morning Tone (optional): Serozinc Zinc Mist
Zinc sulfate + thermal water mattifies and refreshes on‑the‑go .
Review: “Mini mist, max matte—the midday pick-me-up.”
🌞 4. Morning Moisturizer: Effaclar Mat Mattifying Moisturizer
Oil-free, shine control with niacinamide & thermal water. Paired with dermatologist-approved SPF, it keeps skin calm and matte .
Review: “Matte & mighty—shine-free and selfie-r...
Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin
🧼 6. Evening Cleanse: Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Gentle, niacinamide-boosted cleanser that removes the day while preserving your moisture barrier.
Review: “Foam & go—gentle yet thorough bedtime cleanse.”
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash
🍃 7. Evening Serum (every other night): Effaclar Duo+ (or Dual Action)
Micro benzoyl peroxide (5.5 %) + LHA clears blemishes and prevents future spots.
Review: “Double trouble for breakouts—zap them before bed.”
Effaclar Duo | Acne Spot Treatment
🔄 8. Retinoid Night Treat: Effaclar Adapalene 0.1 % Gel
A prescription-strength retinoid OTC that tackles blackheads, whiteheads, and clogged pores overnight  .
Review: “Dream therapy—for waking up with smoother skin.”
Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne
💦 9. Nighttime Hydration: Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer
Ceramides + niacinamide + minimal ingredients—repairs moisture barrier post-treatment .
Review: “Barrier balm—gentle repair after a night of actives.”
Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin
🌟 10. Skin SOS/Mask: Cicaplast B5 Balm
Panthenol-rich balm that soothes redness and speeds healing—celebrated for easing hormonal breakouts overnight .
Review: “Overnight hero—pimple peacemaking in a jar.”