Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 25, 2026
Niacinamide-containing foaming oil cleanser for barrier-fussy, dehydrated skin; can sting reactive faces.
What the community says
A foaming oil cleanser with glycerin, niacinamide, and Vitreoscilla ferment that people use for dry, irritated, or eczema-prone skin. It can feel more hydrating than a straight foaming wash, though rosacea-prone and niacinamide-sensitive users report stinging or tightness.
What this means for you
What people love
- Glycerin-rich cleanse that doesn’t strip as hard
- Works for eczema and very dry skin
- Hydrating enough for tretinoin routines
Watch out for
- Niacinamide trips up reactive rosacea skin
- Can leave faces feeling tight and drier
- More aggressive than some expect from an oil cleanser
Product details
Skin Type
Product Traits
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 17 mentions across 7 threads
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/eczema, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“Before bed, I wash with "La Roche-Posay NEW Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil”
Positive
“which seems to help everything stay moisturized throughout the night”
Positive
“followed by an application of amlactin lotion.”
Positive
“Double Cleanse w/ La Roche-Posay Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil + Purifying foaming cleanser”
Positive
“Double cleanse w/ same combo as day A”
Positive
“At night Keep the double cleanse and moisturizer at night”
Positive
“Cleanse with jojoba oil or LRP Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil”
Cautionary
“I only use this in the shower but it does make my skin feel way drier/tighter so I may stop”
Cautionary
“LRP Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil (I only use this in the shower but it does make my skin feel way drier/tighter so I may stop)”
Cautionary
“- La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil”
Positive
“Night”
Positive
“Currently using daily :”
Positive
“La Roche Posay Lipikar Ap+ Gentle Foaming Body + Face Cleansing Oil”
Mentioned
“Current products I own:”
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“Cleanser”
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“Pm:”
Positive
“OR La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil”
Positive
“Looking to get suggestions on what to lose, add and when to apply (order)!!!!”
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