Lipikar Balm AP+M — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 4, 2026
Niacinamide helps acne and barrier repair; can still clog reactive faces.
What the community says
Reddit says this is a heavy, face-and-body barrier cream for dry, tret-beaten, eczema-prone skin. Studies found niacinamide can help acne, but the community still reports greasiness, clogged pores, and flushing on reactive faces.
What this means for you
What people love
- Barrier-balm for dry, damaged skin
- Niacinamide plus ceramides
- Keeps tret skin from peeling
Watch out for
- Very thick and greasy on the face
- Can clog acne-prone or texture-prone skin
- Niacinamide can sting or flush reactive skin
Product details
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
On Reddit: Niacinamide content helps those with sensitive, dry skin avoid cystic issues by moisturizing without clogging pores. 4 mentions
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- Niacinamide 5% faded dark spots more than a placebo in studies of sun-damaged skin and dark patches
- Used with salicylic acid peels, niacinamide improved dark patches more than peels alone
- A niacinamide mix faded dark spots better than niacinamide alone in one study
- One study found the fading effect reversed after niacinamide was stopped
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 371 mentions across 18 threads
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M on Reddit, in one place — 18 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/eczema and 4 more, summarized.
“Apply La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP”
Positive
“Although I found Lipikar AP to clog and break me out as I have sebaceous filaments too. I LOVE the new formulation Lipikar AP+M as it has no Paraffin or Petrolatum.”
Positive
“Then apply Lipikar AP+M baum.”
Positive
“I’m particularly interested in the “La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+” that’s endorsed by the National Eczema Foundation.”
Positive
“Then I started taking the MB40 ... and then use the Lipikar AP+ lotion”
Positive
“Tonight was night one - Hibiclens, mupirocin, la roche posay lipikar AD, Amlactin”
Positive
“La Roche Posay triple repair moisturizer lipikar”
Positive
“I get a quarter size amount of la Roche Posay moisturizer and rub between hands”
Positive
“If it’s dry later I will add more moisturizer”
Positive
“-la roche posay triple repair moisturizer 2x/day (mix w a little water so it absorbs better)”
Positive
“-moisturize after cleansing”
Positive
“just keep it simple. a retinoid, some moisturizer, cleanser and sunscreen.”
Positive
“I use la Roche posay lipikar baume light, morning and night.”
Positive
“This is marketed as a body/face product and it’s just the perfect amount of moisture.”
Positive
“Now it’s just a part of my routine , not to mention I love how cheap it is.. a huge pump bottle lasts me much longer than a small jar of cream”
Positive
“LRP Lipikar Balm AP+”
Positive
“AM: ... - LRP Lipikar Balm AP+”
Positive
“PM: ... - LRP Lipikar Balm AP+”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
12 shared traits
949 mentions
