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La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Azelaic Acid
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Azelaic Acid

Treatments France Approx. $43

Azelaic acid second on the list with 1.2 percent salicylic acid, from the pharmacy brand that owns the acne aisle in France. Written for the adult version of the problem: the breakout and the mark it leaves, in one gel.

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Why we like the Effaclar A.Z. Gel Azelaic Acid

  • Azelaic acid second on the list
  • Salicylic acid at a stated percentage
  • Forty three dollars
Texture
A light gel-cream
Key ingredients
Azelaic acid · Salicylic acid 1.2% · Zinc gluconate · Panthenol
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Skin type
Acne-prone
Best for
Breakouts and the marks they leave · Adult skin · One to three times a day
Works on
Acne · Dark spots · Fine lines
Made in
France
Where to buy
Dermstore
Price when checked
$42.99 on 2026-09-09
Listing checked
2026-09-06

Our verdict on the La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Azelaic Acid

The cheapest azelaic acid in this cabinet, and one of only three scented things in it.

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Where the Effaclar A.Z. Gel Azelaic Acid sits on The Shelf

Ten acne treatments arranged on a shelf Edit 057 · THE BREAKOUT CABINET The Breakout Cabinet: Acne Skincare for When the Cute Little Pimple Patch Isn't Enough The acids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and sulfur we call on when things have escalated.

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Reviewed 2026-09-06. La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Azelaic Acid appears in The Breakout Cabinet: Acne Skincare for When the Cute Little Pimple Patch Isn't Enough. Every product on The Shelf is listed in the product index.