1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR AP+Max Triple-Action Balm
face body balm
La Roche-Posay
face body balm
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Take the skin testOffering up to 72 hours of nourishment, the La Roche Posay LIPIKAR AP+Max Triple-Action Balm helps to soothe the feeling of dry, sensitive skin types. Now enhanced with Neurobioma technology, the balm helps to protect against feelings of discomfort. Blended with shea butter, the rich balm envelops the skin in a layer of protective moisture. Niacinamide elevates the comforting formula to reduce the appearance of redness, while rapeseed oil supports the skin barrier.
LIPIKAR AP+Max Triple-Action Balm is a lightweight balm from La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 27 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Coco-betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-betaine and Water.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Butyrospermum Parkii and Niacinamide.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Maltodextrin.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the rapeseed (Cabbage), Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae; Rape oil
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-mannose
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Dimethicone, Dimethiconol
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 27 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the rapeseed (Cabbage), Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae; Rape oil
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract is an extract of the roots of Ophiopogon japonicus (L.), Liliaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan tristearate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-mannose
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Betaines, coco alkyldimethyl
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitreoscilla Ferment is product obtained by the fermentation of Vitreoscilla
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester
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NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID.
Application: Apply once a day to the entire face and body, massaging gently. Routine: Use in combination with Syndet AP+ Cream Wash for best results.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-8 Stearate, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sorbitan Tristearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Dimethiconol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
It lists 27 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France.
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