La Roche Posay Effaclar Supramolecullar Oil And Pores Correct Oil Moisturiser 40ml
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser 40ml
Mattifying daily gel moisturiser with salicylic acid and niacinamide for oily, combination skin and visible pores
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser is a lightweight daily moisturiser specifically formulated for oily to combination skin prone to imperfections, excess shine and visible pores. It combines salicylic acid and niacinamide through La Roche-Posay's Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology while providing hydration and a mattifying effect.
Best For
Oily to combination skin looking for a lightweight daily moisturiser that provides hydration while helping control excess shine and visibly reduce the appearance of pores.
Overview
Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser combines daily hydration with targeted care for oily, combination and imperfection-prone skin.
The formula uses Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology, which brings together salicylic acid and niacinamide in an organised complex. According to La Roche-Posay, the moisturiser provides up to 48-hour hydration, up to 24-hour shine resistance from first use and up to 45% less oil at 12 hours in instrumental testing.
Its fresh gel texture absorbs quickly, is non-comedogenic and can be used as a base underneath make-up.
Quick Highlights
- Daily mattifying gel moisturiser
- Designed for oily to combination skin
- Suitable for skin prone to imperfections
- Targets excess oil and visible pores
- Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology
- Contains salicylic acid
- Contains niacinamide
- Up to 48-hour hydration
- Up to 24-hour shine resistance from first use
- Up to 45% less oil at 12 hours
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture
- Non-comedogenic
- Suitable underneath make-up
Product Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser |
| Brand | La Roche-Posay |
| Format | Mattifying Gel Moisturiser |
| Pack Size | 40ml |
| Skin Type | Oily to Combination |
| Skin Concerns | Excess Oil, Shine, Visible Pores, Imperfections |
| Key Ingredients | Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin |
| Technology | Supramolecular SA.B3 |
| Non-Comedogenic | Yes |
| Use | Morning & Evening |
Who Is It For
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Skin prone to excess shine
- Skin with visible or enlarged-looking pores
- Imperfection-prone skin
- Adults looking for lightweight daily hydration
- Those who dislike rich or heavy moisturisers
- People looking for a mattifying moisturiser
- Those wanting salicylic acid and niacinamide within their daily skincare routine
Skin Concerns This Product May Suit
- Excess facial oil
- Visible pores
- Oily T-zone
- Unwanted shine
- Uneven-looking skin texture
- Imperfection-prone skin
- Combination skin
- Skin that becomes shiny during the day
Key Benefits
- Provides lightweight daily hydration
- Helps control excess oil
- Provides a long-lasting mattifying effect
- Visibly reduces the appearance of pores
- Helps reduce unwanted shine
- Salicylic acid exfoliates the skin and helps unclog pores
- Niacinamide helps calm and soothe the skin
- Provides up to 48 hours of hydration
- Offers up to 24 hours of shine resistance from first use
- Non-comedogenic formula designed not to clog pores
Texture & Feel
- Fresh gel moisturiser
- Ultra-lightweight texture
- Fast absorbing
- Mattifying finish
- Designed for oily and combination skin
- Suitable as a make-up base
La Roche-Posay states that the product has also been adapted for challenging environments including heat, humidity and pollution.
Why Choose This Product
Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser offers a useful combination of hydration and oil-control benefits for people who find conventional moisturisers too rich for oily skin.
- Combines salicylic acid with niacinamide
- Targets both oiliness and visible pores
- Provides hydration without a heavy cream texture
- Suitable for morning and evening use
- Non-comedogenic
- Works well underneath make-up
- Part of La Roche-Posay's Effaclar range for oily and imperfection-prone skin
- Provides clinically evaluated mattifying and oil-control performance
Helpful Product Information
Quick Answer
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser 40ml is a lightweight mattifying gel moisturiser for oily to combination skin. It combines salicylic acid and niacinamide to help control excess oil, reduce shine and visibly improve the appearance of pores while maintaining hydration.
Common Questions
Is this the same as Effaclar Mat?
No. Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct is a distinct newer formula using Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology with salicylic acid and niacinamide. Effaclar Mat uses a different formula and oil-control technology.
Does it contain salicylic acid?
Yes. Salicylic acid is included in the formula.
Does it contain niacinamide?
Yes. Niacinamide is high in the current ingredient list.
Can it be used under make-up?
Yes. La Roche-Posay describes it as an excellent base for make-up.
Trust & Pharmacist Advice
Oily skin still requires appropriate hydration. Using overly harsh or drying products can leave the skin feeling uncomfortable, particularly when several exfoliating or blemish-focused products are being used together.
From a pharmacy skincare perspective:
- Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid commonly used in skincare for oily and blemish-prone skin.
- It exfoliates the skin and helps unclog pores.
- Niacinamide is widely used in skincare products designed for oily and imperfection-prone skin and is known for its soothing properties.
- A lightweight moisturiser can provide hydration without the heavier feel of richer creams.
- Introduce salicylic-acid products gradually if your skin is not accustomed to exfoliating acids.
- Take care when combining this moisturiser with other exfoliating acids, retinoids or potentially irritating skincare products.
- If your routine already contains an Effaclar treatment with exfoliating ingredients, consider overall frequency and skin tolerance rather than adding multiple active products automatically.
- Mild sensitivity can occur when introducing exfoliating skincare, but persistent burning, redness, peeling or irritation is a reason to stop and reassess the routine.
- Avoid applying to broken or significantly irritated skin.
- Use an appropriate broad-spectrum sunscreen during the daytime as part of a complete skincare routine.
- Persistent, painful, cystic or scarring acne should be assessed by a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist rather than relying on cosmetic skincare alone.
This is a cosmetic moisturiser for oily and imperfection-prone skin and should not be presented as a treatment or cure for acne.
Not Suitable For
- Anyone with a known sensitivity to an ingredient
- Application directly around the eyes
- Broken or significantly irritated skin
- Those unable to tolerate salicylic-acid skincare without professional advice
If you have particularly sensitive skin or already use several active skincare products, introduce gradually according to tolerance.
How to Use
- Dispense a suitable amount onto the fingertips
- Spread evenly over the face and neck
- Use morning and evening
- Apply to cleansed skin
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes
- Follow with broad-spectrum SPF during the daytime
La Roche-Posay recommends applying the product evenly across the face and neck morning and evening.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Cosmetic Role |
|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Vitamin B3 ingredient known to calm and soothe skin |
| Salicylic Acid | BHA that exfoliates and helps unclog pores |
| Glycerin | Humectant that helps maintain skin hydration |
| Silica | Helps support the mattifying feel of the formula |
| La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water | Water used within La Roche-Posay skincare formulations |
Ingredients
Aqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Isononanoate, Sodium Carbomer, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Silica Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Parfum / Fragrance.
Ingredient lists can change. Check the packaging received for the most current ingredient list, particularly if you have allergies or known sensitivities.
Warnings
- For external use only
- Avoid direct contact with eyes
- If contact with the eyes occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly
- Discontinue use if persistent irritation occurs
- Use carefully alongside other exfoliating or potentially irritating skincare
- Keep out of reach of young children
- Check the current packaging before use
Delivery in Ireland
Order La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser 40ml from Lir Pharmacy for fast, reliable delivery throughout Ireland.
- 1–2 working days nationwide
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FAQs
1. What does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser do?
It is a lightweight mattifying moisturiser developed specifically for oily to combination skin prone to imperfections. It provides hydration while helping control excess oil, reduce unwanted shine and visibly improve the appearance of pores. Its formula combines salicylic acid and niacinamide using La Roche-Posay's Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology.
2. Is Effaclar Supramolecular suitable for oily skin?
Yes. Oily and combination skin are the primary skin types for which La Roche-Posay formulated this moisturiser. Its lightweight gel texture is designed to hydrate without the heavy feel that some richer moisturisers can leave on oily skin. It also provides a mattifying effect and helps control excess oil throughout the day.
3. Does it help reduce the appearance of pores?
Yes. La Roche-Posay states that the overall formula visibly reduces the appearance of pores. Salicylic acid also exfoliates and helps unclog pores, while the complete formula is designed to address excess oil and shine. Remember that skincare cannot permanently change the anatomical size of pores, so "pore reduction" refers to improving their visible appearance.
4. Does La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular contain salicylic acid?
Yes. Salicylic acid is included in the formula. It is a beta-hydroxy acid, or BHA, that La Roche-Posay describes as helping exfoliate the skin and unclog pores. If you already use other salicylic-acid products, exfoliating acids or retinoids, consider the overall intensity of your skincare routine to minimise irritation.
5. What does the niacinamide in this moisturiser do?
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is included as one of the formula's principal skincare ingredients. La Roche-Posay describes niacinamide as being known to calm and soothe the skin. In this product, it is combined with salicylic acid through the brand's Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology.
6. How long does the mattifying effect last?
La Roche-Posay reports up to 24-hour shine resistance from first use in instrumental testing. The brand also reports up to 45% less oil at 12 hours. Individual results will vary according to skin type, environment, skincare routine and other products applied to the face.
7. Does it moisturise oily skin or just mattify it?
It does both. The formula has been developed as a moisturiser rather than simply an oil-control treatment. La Roche-Posay reports up to 48-hour hydration alongside its mattifying effect. This makes it particularly useful for people who need hydration but prefer a lightweight finish suitable for oily or combination skin.
8. Can I use Effaclar Supramolecular every day?
Yes. La Roche-Posay recommends applying it morning and evening. However, because the formula contains salicylic acid, people with sensitive skin or those already using exfoliating acids, retinoids or other active skincare may prefer to introduce it gradually and monitor skin tolerance.
9. Can I wear make-up over Effaclar Supramolecular Moisturiser?
Yes. The fast-absorbing gel texture is specifically described by La Roche-Posay as an excellent base for make-up. Allow the moisturiser to settle before applying your next skincare or cosmetic step. During the daytime, sunscreen should generally be applied after moisturiser and before make-up.
10. Is Effaclar Supramolecular non-comedogenic?
Yes. La Roche-Posay describes the formula as non-comedogenic. This means it has been formulated with the aim of not clogging pores, making it particularly relevant for oily, combination and imperfection-prone skin. Individual skin responses can still vary.
11. What is the difference between Effaclar Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct and Effaclar Mat?
They are different formulations. The Supramolecular moisturiser combines salicylic acid and niacinamide using SA.B3 Technology and offers up to 48-hour hydration with long-lasting shine control. Effaclar Mat uses a different oil-control formulation featuring Sebolyse and absorbent ingredients.
12. Can I use Effaclar Supramolecular if I have acne-prone skin?
The product is specifically formulated for oily and combination skin prone to imperfections, and it contains salicylic acid. However, it is a cosmetic skincare product rather than a medicine for acne. Persistent, moderate-to-severe, painful or scarring acne should be discussed with a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist so that appropriate treatment can be considered.
Product Details
- Brand: La Roche-Posay
- Range: Effaclar
- Product: Supramolecular Oil & Pores Correct Moisturiser
- Size: 40ml
- Format: Gel Moisturiser
- Skin Type: Oily to Combination
- Concerns: Oiliness, Shine, Visible Pores, Imperfections
- Key Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycerin
- Technology: Supramolecular SA.B3
- Non-Comedogenic: Yes
- Country of Origin: France
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