La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Review
BeautyBrief™
Brand
La Roche-Posay
Product
Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil
Claims check
The cleanser supports comfortable face-and-body cleansing for dry skin, while the 24-hour hydration and 10-week regimen results do not isolate how much benefit comes from the cleanser alone.
Shopper fit
- Dry
- Sensitive
Formula flags
- Sulfates
Shopper preferences
- Non-Comedogenic
- Dermatologist-Tested
Key ingredients
| Glycerin | Helps reduce a tight, dry after-feel. |
|---|---|
| Sucrose | Adds moisture support high in the formula. |
| PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides | Adds slip and softness without making the cleanser feel oil-heavy. |
| Niacinamide | Adds barrier-supporting care in the rinse-off formula. |
| Vitreoscilla Ferment | Adds another skin-comfort component to the dry-skin formula. |
Price tier
$$ Mid-Range
Value check
The Mid-Range tier is supported by fragrance-free face-and-body versatility, refill availability, and a dry-skin-focused formula that combines moisture support with noticeable foam.
Where to buy
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Bottom line
If you want one fragrance-free face-and-body cleanser for dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin and still prefer noticeable foam, this makes a solid Mid-Range case. Its strongest value is comfortable cleansing and versatility rather than treating the broader hydration claims as proof of a leave-on effect.
If your skin is dry, very dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone but you still want noticeable foam, La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil gives you a fragrance-free face-and-body option with a softer finish than many conventional foaming washes. The main tradeoff is expectation: it cleans comfortably, but its 24-hour hydration and longer-term regimen claims should not be read as proof that the cleanser alone replaces moisturizer.
What it claims
La Roche-Posay describes Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil as an intensively moisturizing oil-to-foam cleanser for dry to extra-dry sensitive skin. The current U.S. page says you can use it on the face and body, that it provides up to 24 hours of hydration, and that it helps protect against the drying effects of water. The brand also identifies it as fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, allergy-tested, soap-free, sensitive-skin tested, dermatologist-tested for safety, and suitable for babies two weeks and older.[1]
Claims vs. formula
Glycerin is the second ingredient and sucrose is third, giving the formula a strong moisture-support base for a rinse-off cleanser. Sodium laureth sulfate and coco-betaine provide the cleansing and foam. The sulfate matters because it helps explain why you get more lather and cleansing power than you would from a low-foam cream cleanser.
PEG-75 shea butter glycerides adds slip and softness. It is a shea-derived ingredient rather than a large amount of pure shea butter, which helps explain why the product still rinses clean instead of leaving the heavier film you might expect from a traditional cleansing oil.
Niacinamide and Vitreoscilla ferment add support for skin comfort and barrier-focused positioning. Because this is a rinse-off product, you should treat those ingredients as supporting the cleanser rather than as substitutes for a leave-on treatment.
La Roche-Posay reports that 98% of users said the cleanser gently cleansed, 90% said skin felt soothed, and 87% said skin felt hydrated. The brand also cites a 10-week regimen result showing a 90% reduction in the appearance of dry skin and roughness when the cleanser was used once daily with Lipikar AP+M Cream twice daily. That longer-term result belongs to the two-product routine, so it does not tell you how much improvement came from the cleanser alone.[1]
The 24-hour hydration claim is consistent with the moisture-focused formula, but the public page does not isolate the cleanser’s contribution after rinsing. The more dependable expectation is comfortable cleansing with less of the stripped feel that can come from stronger body washes.
Ingredients that matter
Glycerin: Helps reduce a tight, dry after-feel.
Sucrose: Adds moisture support high in the formula.
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides: Adds slip and softness without making the cleanser feel oil-heavy.
Niacinamide: Adds barrier-supporting care in the rinse-off formula.
Vitreoscilla Ferment: Adds another skin-comfort component to the dry-skin formula.
Glycerin
If your skin feels dry or tight, glycerin helps your skin hold moisture. You don't need a high percentage or a separate serum when your moisturizer already works well.
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Niacinamide
If your skin feels dry or uncomfortable, niacinamide can support hydration and reduce water loss in a well-formulated product. It also has evidence for uneven tone and visible oiliness, but…
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is an effective cleansing and foaming surfactant used mainly in rinse-off products. Tolerability depends more on concentration and the complete cleansing system than on the SLES name…
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The current product page says the cleanser is suitable for babies two weeks and older and can be used by patients undergoing chemotherapy, with two explicit limits: do not use it on broken skin and consult a medical professional before use.[1]
The National Eczema Association Seal makes the product especially relevant if your skin is eczema-prone, but this is still a cosmetic cleanser rather than an eczema treatment. If you have an active flare, broken skin, infection, or a treatment-related reaction, cleanser choice does not replace appropriate medical care.
What to expect in the short term
You can expect a slightly slicker starting texture than a standard gel cleanser, followed by noticeable foam once you add water. It removes routine body oil, sweat, dirt, ordinary sunscreen, and daily residue while leaving more softness behind than many conventional foaming body washes.
On the face, it makes the most sense if your skin is dry or normal-to-dry and a cream cleanser feels too mild. If you wear heavy waterproof makeup or highly water-resistant sunscreen, you may still want a dedicated first cleanse because this is not a traditional oil-heavy makeup remover.
What to expect over time
The long-term value is dependable face-and-body cleansing without added fragrance. It does not replace moisturizer or create an eczema-treatment effect by itself.
The Mid-Range tier makes sense if you want one large cleanser for face and body, especially if refill availability matters to you and you prefer a formula built around dry-skin comfort rather than maximum degreasing.
Who it fits
This fits you best if your skin is dry, very dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone and you still want noticeable foam without added fragrance. It is especially practical if your household wants one large cleanser that works for face and body and across adult and child use.
If your facial skin is highly reactive, actively flaring, peeling, or treatment-stressed, a lower-foam cream cleanser may be easier to tolerate. If your skin is very oily or you are shopping primarily for acne treatment, this formula is less directly matched to that job.
Compare before you buy
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is the better face-specific choice if you want a creamier, lower-foam cleanser for dry or treatment-stressed skin. Lipikar makes more sense if you want one face-and-body cleanser with more noticeable foam and refill availability.
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Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser is the simpler option if your main priority is a short fragrance-free facial cleanser with visible lather rather than a multi-use face-and-body format.
Read the BeautyBriefFinal assessment
If you want one fragrance-free face-and-body cleanser for dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin and still prefer a satisfying foam, La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil makes a solid Mid-Range case. The formula is strongest for comfortable cleansing and versatility; treat the 24-hour hydration and longer-term regimen claims as supporting context rather than proof that the cleanser alone replaces leave-on moisture care.
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Last reviewed: October 2026
Sources
La Roche-Posay. Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil. Current U.S. product page. Accessed October 1, 2026.
Used as BB’s source of record for current product identity, current official ingredient list, dry-to-extra-dry and sensitive-skin positioning, face-and-body directions, baby and chemotherapy-use guidance, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, allergy-tested, soap-free, dermatologist-tested status, National Eczema Association acceptance, consumer-use results, regimen claims, refill availability, and current Mid-Range price context. Return to citation.
