La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash Review
BeautyBrief™
Brand
La Roche-Posay
Product
Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash
Claims check
If you want a foam cleanser for dry face and body skin, its humectants support comfort, but 24-hour hydration and microbiome claims lack isolated cleanser-only proof.
Shopper fit
- Dry
- Sensitive
Formula flags
- Sulfates
Shopper preferences
- Non-Comedogenic
- Dermatologist-Tested
Key ingredients
| Glycerin | Supports moisture binding in the foam cleanser's rinse-off base. |
|---|---|
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Supplies much of the foam and cleansing action. |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | Helps soften the after-feel around the foaming system. |
| Niacinamide | Adds skin-comfort support in the rinse-off formula. |
| Vitreoscilla Ferment | Included in the brand's microbiome ingredient story, without proving therapeutic change from washing alone. |
Price tier
$$ Mid-Range
Value check
At the Mid-Range tier, you get a fragrance-free family face-and-body wash with glycerin and niacinamide, not an established substitute for moisturizer.
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Bottom line
If your face or body is dry but you prefer foam, Lipikar Wash AP+ combines glycerin with conditioning ingredients in a versatile cleanser. Its hydration and microbiome claims do not establish long-term repair or replace leave-on moisture care. At the Mid-Range tier, value rests on family use and cleansing comfort rather than treatment.
If your skin is dry, very dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone and you still want noticeable foam, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash gives you a fragrance-free Mid-Range face-and-body option. High-placed glycerin, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, niacinamide, Vitreoscilla ferment, and shea butter help soften the feel of a cleanser that still uses a foaming surfactant system.
What it claims
La Roche-Posay describes Lipikar Wash AP+ as a moisturizing face-and-body wash for extra-dry, sensitive skin. The current U.S. page says it gently cleanses without stripping, helps limit cleansing-related dryness, supports your skin moisture barrier, protects against the drying effects of water, and provides up to 24-hour hydration. It is fragrance-free, soap-free, non-comedogenic, allergy-tested, dermatologist-tested, pediatrician-tested, accepted by the National Eczema Association, and suitable for babies two weeks and older.[1]
The directions tell you to lather the wash in wet hands, massage it gently over your face or body, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry without rubbing.[1]
Claims vs. formula
Glycerin appears high in the formula. Sodium laureth sulfate and coco-betaine provide the visible foam and much of the cleansing power. The sulfate is worth noticing because it helps shape how cleansing the wash feels, but its presence alone does not prove the finished formula is unsuitable for dry or sensitive skin.
PEG-based emollient cleansers and conditioning ingredients help soften the after-feel around that foaming system. That helps explain why you can get a more traditional lather without the formula behaving exactly like a basic high-foam body wash.
Niacinamide, mannose, Vitreoscilla ferment, and shea butter add more skin-comfort support. Because you rinse the product off, they support cleansing comfort rather than replacing moisturizer or a leave-on barrier treatment.
La Roche-Posay reports that after four weeks, 80% of participants said the wash respected skin balance, 93% reported a soothed sensation, and 89% said skin felt less dry. The public page identifies this as a consumer study but does not provide the participant count, comparator, questionnaire, or objective hydration and barrier measurements, so those percentages are useful as consumer feedback rather than independent proof of 24-hour hydration.[1]
The brand also uses microbiome language around Aqua Posae Filiformis/Vitreoscilla ferment. The current product page does not isolate how much microbiome benefit you receive from this rinse-off wash itself, so that claim deserves more caution than the basic cleansing-and-comfort story.
Ingredients that matter
Glycerin appears near the beginning of the formula with sodium laureth sulfate and coco-betaine for cleansing foam. PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate adds conditioning support, while niacinamide and shea butter fit the brand’s dry-skin comfort positioning.
Vitreoscilla ferment contributes to the microbiome-related marketing but does not establish a specific microbiome improvement from this finished rinse-off formula. Even the advertised 24-hour hydration benefit cannot be assumed to replace regular leave-on moisturization.
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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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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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…
Read the IngredientBriefSafety and regulatory context
La Roche-Posay reports dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic and National Eczema Association acceptance, plus suitability from two weeks of age.[1] These are useful descriptors for a family cleanser, not proof that the wash treats eczema or is right for every infant or sensitive-skin condition.
For patients receiving chemotherapy, the brand advises consultation with a medical professional before use and says not to apply to broken skin. It includes sodium laureth sulfate, which is a cleansing ingredient rather than an automatic safety problem; your comfort depends on the complete rinse-off formula.
What to expect in the short term
You get noticeable lather and a cleaner rinse than you would from a cleansing milk or cream cleanser. The high-placed glycerin and conditioning ingredients help keep that finish from feeling as stark as many conventional foaming body washes.
On your face, this makes the most sense if your skin is normal to dry and you still prefer visible foam. If your facial skin is very dry, peeling, or treatment-stressed, especially alongside retinoids or benzoyl peroxide, a lower-foam cleanser may be easier to tolerate.
What to expect over time
The repeat-use value is dependable daily cleansing without added fragrance, with more comfort support than a basic foaming wash. This does not replace moisturizer, eczema treatment, or prescribed skincare.
At the Mid-Range tier, you are paying for one large face-and-body wash, family use, sensitive-skin testing, high-placed glycerin, niacinamide, shea butter, and National Eczema Association acceptance. The strongest value case is versatility and comfort rather than the broader 24-hour hydration or microbiome story.
Who it fits
This makes the most sense if your body skin is dry, very dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone and you still want a satisfying foam. It can also suit normal-to-dry facial skin when you prefer a more traditional lather than a cleansing milk provides.
If your facial skin is actively flaring, peeling, highly reactive, or treatment-stressed, a creamier cleanser is better aligned with your needs. If your skin is very oily or you want an acne-treatment cleanser, this is not designed for that job.
Compare before you buy
Choose CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser when you want a softer Budget face-and-body cleanser with squalane and ceramide support.
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Choose La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser when your priority is a face-specific, lower-foam cleanse with maximum comfort rather than all-over versatility.
Read the BeautyBriefFinal Assessment
If your skin is dry or sensitive but you prefer foaming washes, Lipikar Wash AP+ combines humectants and surfactants in a fragrance-free face-and-body cleanser. National Eczema Association acceptance supports a gentle-routine option, not eczema treatment, and the brand’s broad hydration and microbiome promises are not equivalent to cleanser-only clinical proof. At the Mid-Range tier, its value is convenient family cleansing and after-wash comfort rather than replacing a moisturizer.
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Last reviewed: October 2026
Sources
La Roche-Posay. La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash. Official U.S. product page, accessed October 14, 2026; ingredient declaration, directions, product fit and brand claims.
