When in doubt and my skin is kicking up a storm, I tend to reach for products I know my skin can trust. Nothing too fancy, nothing too simple and nothing I haven't used before. The new Effaclar Duo+ from La Roche Posay seems to fit the bill nicely, then. It's a re-formulation of the cult classic that ran like wildfire through the blogosphere last year. I've ended up with two tubes of the good stuff to my name, partly because I got lucky and won one from Ruth's (A Model Recommends) blog, and partly because I'm impatient and couldn't wait any longer for it to be shipped out!
I've been using this for a few days and have noticed two main things. First, it works. Second, there are definitely differences between the old formula and the new. Personally, I much prefer the new. I always found the original Duo to be a bit too drying and that I needed another layer of moisturiser on top of it. Ain't nobody got time for that. It's still fantastic at clearing up blemishes, and my patch of acne on my left cheek is looking considerably calmer already. The new Duo promises to help with the reduction of dark marks too, but I can't really comment on that as of yet. The most notable difference would have to be the texture. I don't actually have any of the old formula to hand, but I remember it feeling much more like a gel than the Duo+, which is a lot creamier. Again, I'm a fan of this change as it's more moisturising but still comfortable and effective.
I'm actually really impressed with this product and would definitely recommend it as a 'I've-tried-everything-and-my-skin-is-still-driving-me-up-the-wall' sort of product.
Following on from yesterday on another social media-note, I'm now on Instagram with the blog! Find me @sophiemakesup
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