Lipikar Balm AP+M — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 8, 2026
Niacinamide and ceramides rich balm for eczema and dry skin; greasy and clogging sometimes.
What the community says
This rich balm targets severely dry, eczema-prone skin with ceramides and niacinamide. Reddit users praise its effectiveness but warn it can feel greasy and clog pores for acne-prone or oily skin. Studies found niacinamide improves acne and soothes skin redness without major side effects.
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Niacinamide
Some evidence for acne- It often improved acne, but many studies used niacinamide together with other ingredients
- 19 studies back this, including one large review
- Some studies found it worked about as well as clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide
- A few studies found niacinamide beat a placebo or no treatment for red, sore spots and blemishes
- No major side effects were reported in the findings given
What Reddit says
The why
Balms with niacinamide suit dry skin users prone to cystic breakouts and tolerate active acne treatments well.
“The only moisturizers I’ve found that don’t give me cystic acne and white heads.”
4 mentions for acne
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 332 mentions across 25 threads
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M on Reddit, in one place — 25 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 use the Lipikar AP+ lotion and a bit of urea lotion on the worst spots as well.”
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+”
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“PM: ... - LRP Lipikar Balm AP+”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
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Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
11 shared traits
873 mentions
