This post is a beauty brand spotlight of a brand that comes right out of the French pharmacy, the ever lovely La Roche-Posay. This French beauty brand is what initially got started my beauty journey…and am I ever so grateful.
During the year of 2013, I was having an awful time with breakouts. There was literally a new spot [almost] every day of the week & I couldn’t figure out what was going wrong (stress? hormones? diet? all 3?). Since nothing I did seemed to fix the problem, I researched heavily for months on end & tried products to help calm down my sensitive, red & severely acne-stricken skin… and nothing worked, until I stumbled on this brand. Let the clearer-skin journey begin…
** DISCLAIMER: I am NOT an expert/licensed in skincare/dermatology/etc. It took my skin almost a year to fully get back to “normal”. This was not an overnight success or even a few months; it took a lot of patience, alongside trial and error. I did NOT see a dermatologist during this period or any facial specialist; this was all on my own. It is STRONGLY advisable that you see a dermatologist/skincare specialist for any and all skincare concerns. **
One of the first products I tried from LPR was their Effaclar DUO Acne Treatment. In a few days time, spots that I was having a hard time getting rid of started going away, with some completely overnight. It says on the tube to apply it 2-3 times daily; I was doing max 2 times a day (morning & night) & that seemed to do the trick. I did get a few slight reactions with first use: a little redness, dryness, itchiness, & some very slight peeling; though this is normal when using this medication (for me it went away over time with continuous use). Since I saw such a positive reaction from this product, I decided to do more research into the brand in hopes of being able to find other products to help better my skin more.
Next, I picked up their Toleriane Soothing Protective Moisturizer & Rosaliac Skin Perfecting Redness Moisturizer (not pictured). The Rosaliac moisturizer helped calm down the redness in my skin tremendously, while also pairing it some days with the CC cream from the same line. Miracle workers! The Rosaliac moisturizer also proved to be a very good base before I applied makeup; another product of theirs that I fell in love with (& finished till the very last drop!). The other moisturizer, Toleriane, proved to be just as effective and compatible to my skin as the previous. It helped seal hydration & ease any discomfort my skin was going through without fragrance & being greasy. I still currently use this moisturizer today despite my skin being under control now. It’s a wonderful product that I always reach for & couldn’t imagine my skincare routine be without!
On the topic of moisturizers, I have to also throw in my two cents about Lipikar Lait. The skin on my face and the skin on my body are completely different; though both are sensitive, the rest of my body tends to be very dry all year round (especially in winter). This body milk is a staple when it comes to hydrating my skin (sometimes I also like to pair it with their thermal water spray). It leaves my body soft and supple without a dry patch in sight! I usually slather it on at night, after a shower, on days where my skin isn’t feeling its best and the hydration lasts until the following evening.
Once my acne started to clear up with the help of the products above, I started to notice that acne spots were being left behind by blemishes that overstayed their welcome. I picked up the Pigmentclar Serum (not pictured). If you haven’t guessed already, this worked wonders! My dark spots were almost a thing of the past by the time I got done with the bottle. Granted, it is to say that it did not get rid of them completely or overnight, but it helped tremendously in the process of lightening them up; to a point where I barely had to use my concealer excessively anymore.
With all these products going onto my face, I couldn’t forget the most important part of my daily routine, applying SPF! I must admit, for a while I was naughty & didn’t apply sunscreen everyday, but once I started to see the work I was putting to end the AcneFest of 2013, it would just be pointless to have put in all that hard work and effort if it wasn’t properly protected. Now, in comes my FAVORITE/MUST-HAVE from La Roche-Posay, the Antheolios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid. Never have I enjoyed applying sunscreen on my face as much as I do with this product; fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, light formula that is even safe for sensitive skin types. No greasy feeling or residue & dries rather quickly. It dries normal/matte, though I haven’t found it to be too matte for my combo skin. I have experienced absolutely ZERO irritation, stinging, breakouts, clogged pores, etc with this sunscreen. I have always hated applying sunscreen to my face because of the smell, feel, and the fact that some actually irritated my skin [WHO PUTS FRAGRANCE IN SUNSCREEN THOUGH?]. I also want to mention how much I love the size and packaging of this sunscreen; it's small enough to throw in the purse or to pack away when traveling. This has become an everyday essential staple within my skincare routine.
Ending this post with my other LPR favorite/must-have is their Thermal Spring Water. This is the key ingredient throughout the brand’s line, & for good reason. This natural anti-oxidant helps soothe and hydrate any sensitive, dry or irritated areas. It can also be sprayed on for a quick refresh after the gym or hot day. I personally use this after every shower in the evening before I apply anything else, & throughout the day when needed. It just feel so good when spraying it on, sometimes I think I can overdo it because it just feeling so refreshing. With the inexpensive price tag, you can't go wrong & your skin will thank you later.
La Roche-Posay is no longer strictly a French pharmacy brand with its vast expansion throughout the globe, including over here in the states at places such as: Ulta, CVS, Walgreens, & Target to name a few [if i forgot any, leave them in the comments!]. I am so happy that this brand is more widely recognized and known in the beauty world. I have never had such luck from one beauty brand like them before and it’s safe to say that I have placed my spot as a La Roche-Posay customer for life.
All products mentioned & where to find them are linked below:
Effaclar DUO Dual Action Acne Treatment, Target: $24.99
Rosaliac CC Cream SPF 30, $29.99
Lipikar Lipid-Replenishing Body Milk, $38.99
Pigmentclar Serum, $35.99
Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid, $29.99
Thermal Spring Water, $12.99 (5.2 oz)
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