La Roche-PosayEffaclar Mat, Daily Moisturizer For Oily Skin, Visibly Reduces The Look Of Pores, Oil-Free Mattifying Moisturizer, Smooths Skin Texture, Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested

**************************PRO TIP****************************I took the advice of another reviewer and cut off the bottom of the tube to see if I could get any more out, and sure enough, there was a treasure trove of extra moisturizer at the top near the opening that will last you another week at the minimum. When you reach the end of your bottle, definitely cut it open, because this stuff is expensive. I was able to carefully wrap the tube up and store it in a plastic baggie with all the air squeezed out. In total, this tiny bottle lasted from the beginning of August until mid-October for me.********************************************************Review:Previously, I've never in my 23 years of life ever been able to have clear skin (other than before puberty). I've always had acne. I always took great care of my face (washed twice a day, avoided touching it), but nothing ever worked. All of the other things on the market (even the supposed #1 dermatologist recommended) never did anything for me; none of the dermatological-prescribed creams, pills, or face washes could ever touch me. I have combination skin: oily/greasy city in some places, and dry as the Sahara in others. If you have it too, you have my sincere condolences, because I think that up to this point in my review, we have had the same experience.Until this brand. Unlike other moisturizers, it's not heavy. It doesn't feel like it's cake. It's light and my skin breathes. It moisturizes the dry spots and doesn't irritate or inflame the acne-prone oily spots. I live in Texas - AKA sweaty city - and I swear, this stuff still doesn't feel like it's heavy on my face, even when it's 105 out. I've never moisturized before because of my acne and my stupid combination skin, but after buying this, I can see that it's possible. You get what you pay for with this stuff.Now, price-wise, it is a little much. And the bottle is laughably small. But like other reviewers mentioned, a little bit really goes a long way. I do a tiny pea-sized dab for each cheek (which you can push to cover your nose and chin/upper lip) and another for my forehead and that's worked well for me. It spreads very, very easily. The smell doesn't bother me; other reviews mentioned a chemical smell, but I wouldn't really put it like that. It just smells like cream.I wish I'd had this stuff at 14. Maybe my life would've been different. Do yourself a favor and buy this. You will not be sorry.**edit**I wanted to come and edit this review to specifically mention the importance of using this moisturizer in combination with the face wash. The face wash I bought along with this is La Rochay Effaclar Purifying Gel. I am always so instinctively skeptical and wary about using anything that claims to "moisturize" my face, so after about 2 months I stopped applying this moisturizer after every wash and started only doing it a few times a week - bad, bad, BAD idea. My face in turn began producing oils to compensate for the drying effects of my face wash. After all, the face wash is more on the acidic side. After trial and error, I'm here to tell you that yes, you need to use this stuff every time you wash your face. It doesn't make me break out whatsoever unless I skip one of these two products. Do not skip this important step! Face wash alone is not enough to keep your face clear (if you have combo skin like me).

I have really oily skin so moisturizers normally make my face look extra oily, this stuff is amazing! It doesn't even look like I have anything on my face!I didn't even know that could be done bc my face always looks oily no matter what I do! I first bought the other moisturizer that doesn't say "mat" and it made my face look AND feel oily. When I ordered again, I tried this one and it feels like it's all absorbed. My face feels nice and dry but still soft and moisturized. The price is expensive for such a small bottle but so far I haven't found anything that works as good so, for the time being, it's worth it to me!

Really good, oil free

Leaves matte finish, good price quality and quantity. No irritation noted. Easy to spread and leaves no residue but a cool sensation on the skin. Really good for oily skin. No fragrance.

Blurs pores and makes face smooth. I don’t find it has any greasiness and a little goes a long way. If you want a glowy face, I wouldn’t recommend unless you use this as a base to another protect that greats the “glow”

Pricey but it does the job and it controls my VERY oily skin! That’s enough to make me use it alone. This brands seems to be for the oily people in the world!

I've been using La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer for quite some time now, and it has become my holy grail product for oily skin. This moisturizer has truly transformed the look and feel of my skin in the best possible way.One of the standout features of this moisturizer is its ability to visibly reduce the look of pores. With consistent use, I've noticed a significant improvement in the appearance of my pores, making my skin look smoother and more refined.The oil-free formula is a game-changer for oily skin types like mine. It mattifies the skin without feeling heavy or greasy, providing the perfect balance of hydration and mattifying properties.I also appreciate that this moisturizer smooths skin texture, leaving my complexion looking more even and radiant. The non-comedogenic formula is gentle and doesn't clog pores, which is crucial for preventing breakouts.As someone with sensitive skin, I'm pleased that this moisturizer is dermatologist tested and hasn't caused any irritation or sensitivity issues.Overall, I highly recommend La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer to anyone with oily or combination skin looking for a lightweight, mattifying, and pore-reducing moisturizer. It's a must-have in my skincare routine and has delivered exceptional results.---

I have the T-zone oily skin situation. I was hoping this might mitigate the oil slick that surfaces mid-day. Nope! It does glide on nicely and it leaves a soft powdery effect on my face, very nice for the 1st half-hour. I tried reapplying after a tissue blot (you know what I mean) and again very nice for a half-hour then... same old oil slick.You receive a fairly small amount of product for little result. I'm slightly surprised that L'Oreal (parent) would produce such an inferior product. I also use their (LaRoche/L'Oreal) body lotion but lately the pump has stopped (2x) working and customer support is, shall we say, oily and ineffective - I may be breaking up with LaRoche/L'Oreal