Best La Roche-Posay Products for Acne

This cleanser contains a 2% concentration of the chemical exfoliator salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Salicylic acid is able to shed excess skin cells and decongest pores to fight current breakouts and prevent future breakouts from happening[1].

This award-winning cleanser has been dermatologist tested, and is suitable for sensitive skin.

This toner contains a 0.5% concentration of salicylic acid (a BHA), which is a low amount that will gently unclog pores to prevent breakouts[1]. It also contains a 2% concentration of glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the surface of the skin to reduce hyperpigmentation, smooth texture, and minimize fine lines and wrinkles[2].

If you deal with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from previous breakouts, this toner may also help minimize the appearance of these spots, thanks to the glycolic acid.

This treatment is one of the best La Roche Posay products for acne. It contains a 0.1% concentration of adapalene, which has been shown to be incredibly effective in the treatment of acne[3]. This topical retinoid increases cell turnover rate, which keeps pores from clogging and prevents acne.

While adapalene is less likely to cause irritation compared to stronger prescription retinoids (like tretinoin), it still may lead to some irritation, especially for those new to using retinoids. Start by using it every other night or twice a week to allow your skin to adjust.

This spot treatment contains a 5.5% concentration of benzoyl peroxide, a highly effective ingredient that kills acne-causing bacteria on the skin and gets rid of excess oil and pore-clogging dead skin cells[4]. It also contains lipo-hydroxy acid, a derivative of salicylic acid that is exfoliating and has acne fighting properties[5]. Together, this duo acts fast to diminish current blemishes, including blackheads and whiteheads.

This spot treatment also contains moisturizing glycerin, which helps counteract some of the drying and irritating effects of the benzoyl peroxide and lipo-hydroxy acid.

This moisturizer is one of the best La Roche Posay products for acne-prone skin, because it is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. It contains niacinamide, which helps soothe and reduce redness, as well as ceramides, which strengthen the skin.

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, this moisturizer contains prebiotics, which the brand says help restore the skin, and glycerin, which moisturizes.

This SPF 60 sunscreen was made with acne-prone skin in mind. It contains powerful UVA/UVB filters that effectively protect the skin, as well as a perlite and silica complex, which helps absorb excess oil and cut down on shine.

This sunscreen also contains senna alata, a tropical leaf extract that provides antioxidant protection, defending against free radicals that can accelerate the development of signs of aging.