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
You get effective foaming cleansing with a softer after-feel for dry and sensitive skin, while the public page does not independently establish the full 24-hour hydration or microbiome effects.
Shopper fit
- Dry
- Sensitive
Formula flags
- Sulfates
Shopper preferences
- Non-Comedogenic
- Dermatologist-Tested
Key ingredients
| Glycerin | Helps reduce a tight, dry after-feel during cleansing. |
|---|---|
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Provides much of the wash's visible foam and cleansing strength. |
| 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 | Supports the brand's microbiome story, but the public page does not isolate the finished-wash contribution. |
Price tier
$$ Mid-Range
Value check
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 hydration or microbiome story.
Where to buy
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Bottom line
If your dry or sensitive household wants one fragrance-free face-and-body cleanser with satisfying foam, this is a well-matched Mid-Range option. Its strongest value is everyday cleansing and comfort rather than the broader microbiome story.
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: Helps reduce a tight, dry after-feel during cleansing.
Sodium laureth sulfate: Provides much of the wash’s visible foam and cleansing strength.
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: Supports the brand’s microbiome story, but the public page does not isolate the finished-wash contribution.
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…
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National Eczema Association acceptance supports the wash’s fit for sensitive, dryness-prone skin; it does not mean the product treats eczema. La Roche-Posay also says patients undergoing chemotherapy can use the wash, with two limits: do not use it on broken skin and consult a medical professional before use.[1]
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
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash makes the most sense if your dry or sensitive household wants one fragrance-free cleanser with satisfying foam for face and body. You get a solid Mid-Range cleansing-and-comfort formula, while the 24-hour hydration and microbiome claims deserve more caution than the everyday cleansing story.
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Last reviewed: October 2026
Sources
- La Roche-Posay. Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash. Current U.S. product page. Accessed October 1, 2026.
Source for current product identity, $19.99 400 mL price, dry-to-extra-dry and sensitive-skin positioning, face-and-body use, 24-hour hydration and barrier claims, National Eczema Association acceptance, baby and chemotherapy-use guidance, Non-Comedogenic, Dermatologist-Tested and Pediatrician-Tested status, consumer-use results, and directions. Stored INCI was accepted as verified for this review cycle.
