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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Product Traits
Key Ingredients
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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 it helped fade dark spots or patches
- Niacinamide 5% faded dark spots more than a placebo in studies of facial sun damage and dark patches
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, improving how dark and widespread the patches were
- Used with another ingredient, it faded dark spots less than the combination formula
- One split-face trial found facial dark spots improved, but the fading did not last after stopping
Skin Barrier
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Niacinamide: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
On Reddit: Niacinamide calms reactive, eczema-prone faces restoring moisture with soothing balm used day and night. 68 mentions
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 371 mentions across 19 threads
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M on Reddit, in one place — 19 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
“LRP Lipikar Balm AP+”
Positive
“AM: ... - LRP Lipikar Balm AP+”
Positive
“PM: ... - LRP Lipikar Balm AP+”
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
Dupes & Alternatives
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
12 shared traits
997 mentions
