Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis cleanser from La Roche-Posay lists 15 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Full Ingredient List
15INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, sucrose, sodium laureth sulfate, coco-betaine, sodium chloride, niacinamide, peg-75 shea butter glycerides, sodium hydroxide, vitreoscilla ferment, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, pentylene glycol, polysorbate 20, sodium benzoate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil against your own profile.

