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Zynicole

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Skin irritation (itchy patches/rash like appearance)

Hi everyone, I recently bought new skin care products from La Roche-Posay and I am unsure if these products are cause the itchy/rash like patches on my face. The moisturisers feel very amazing however, when I appied the serum the 3rd time in my routine it caused a bit of tingling and after an itchy feeling. It was the same with the effaclar duo plus. I've been applying it every day, morning and night. But recently, it started tingling as well. I normally apply this straight after I wash my face when I am not applying the effaclar serum. With the purifying cleanser, I normally use it 3-4 times a week as part of a double cleanse with my La Roche-Posay effaclar gel foaming wash. I am not sure if this cleanser adds to my irritation. Can anyone tell me what I should do, if I should continue with using these products or reduce the amount of times I use it? Or completely change my routine? Thanks everyone! 😊 the products I used are down here.
Effaclar Duo Plus

La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo Plus

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4.5

(166)

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491

Effaclar H

La Roche-Posay
Effaclar H

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4.2

(12)

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32

Effaclar Foaming Purifying Gel

La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Foaming Purifying Gel

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4.1

(105)

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152

Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser

La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Cleanser

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4.5

(78)

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207

Effaclar Serum Ultra Concentrate

La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Serum Ultra Concentrate

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4.6

(67)

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245

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Zynicole

Dry/Resilient

OMG! Thank you so much! That makes more sense. I didnt realise I need to use different types of cleanser when I do it twice. Normally, I would just use any cleanser I have twice. Didnt realise the ingredients can make my skin irritated this way. Also, thanks so much for recommending cleanser products! This will definitely help!💯
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Thibo

Oily/Resilient

you might have a sensitivity to one or more ingredient in these products. many of these do have fragrance and some also have denatured alcohol for instance the serum, this uses a lot of pretty strong and somewhat drying ingredients like denatured alcohol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, the last 2 ingredients I mentioned are exfoliating acids which are great for acne and texture,… but can be sensitizing when used more than 4 times a week in my opinion. a lot of these also have niacinamide which is an amazing ingredients but has been known to be sensitizing when used to much.
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Zynicole

Dry/Resilient

Would you recommend to keep using these products but less frequently? Like 2 times a week?
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Thibo

Oily/Resilient

and you also mention that u use the purifying gel cleanser in a double cleansing system with another water based cleanser right?
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Thibo

Oily/Resilient

double cleaning is a system where you use 2 different kinds of cleansers the fist cleansing step is usually oil based like a cleansing oil or a cleansing balm, a miccelar water could also be an option this you lather on your skin and after 30 to 60 seconds you rinse it off with water, because water and oil clash all of the dirt, make-up, sunscreen,… will be washed off and they you can proceed with the second cleansing step which is normally water based like the purifying one, using 2 water based cleanser immediately after each other can be a little much for the skin sometimes
Original

Banila Co.
Original

star rating

4.6

(261)

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411

Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

Iunik
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

star rating

4.5

(1241)

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422

Living Cleansing Balm

Then I Met You
Living Cleansing Balm

star rating

4.6

(54)

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152

Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser

La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser

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4.5

(127)

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384

From Green Cleansing Oil

PURITO
From Green Cleansing Oil

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4.3

(111)

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288

Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

La Roche-Posay
Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

star rating

4.8

(40)

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238

Foaming Facial Cleanser

CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser

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4.5

(1023)

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2220

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1

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